The ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards program recognizes books, articles, broadcasts and websites on the subject of music selected for their excellence. The Awards were established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer/critic/commentator Deems Taylor who died in 1966 after a distinguished career that included six years as President of ASCAP.
The 42nd ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards are made possible by a generous grant from the Music Publishers Association (MPA). Founded in 1865, the Music Publishers Association is the oldest non-profit music trade organization in the United States.
ELIGIBILITY
Written works must be published in the United States in English, during the calendar year of 2009. The subject matter may be biographical or critical, reportorial or historical - almost any form of nonfiction prose about music and/or its creators. However, instructional textbooks, how-to-guides, or works of fiction will not be accepted. Paperbacks that were originally published in hardcover are not eligible. Reprints or translations of works that were previously published outside the United States that are now being published in the United States for the first time are eligible. Program notes, recording liner notes and on-line publications are also eligible.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
There is no official entry form or fee, however all submissions must include a cover letter containing the following information or your submission will be returned:
1) The title of book, article, program or liner notes
2) Copyright date of book or date of publication for the article (or issue date for recording liner notes)
3) Name, address, and daytime phone number of all authors of the book or article.
4) Contact name, address, and daytime phone number of the publisher or publication or website in which the article appeared.
MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
FOUR COPIES OF EACH SUBMISSION ARE REQUIRED:
i.e. four books, four copies of articles, etc. When submitting more than one article, 4 copies of each should be submitted. Submissions should be put in letter-sized file folders. Please submit a total of 4 folders regardless of how many articles you are submitting. A folder can contain more than one submission. (Label each folder with authors full name only.) Submissions of articles and liner notes are limited to three entries per author; articles that were published as a series of articles on a single, specific subject may be considered as one entry. Liner notes should be limited to 4,500 words and include four copies of each recording. Submissions will not be returned. Please call 212-621-6323 with any additional questions.
PRIZES
Several categories of cash prizes are presented to writers of award-winning books and newspaper, journal or magazine articles (includes program, liner notes and on-line publications). Awards are also presented to the authors and journalists as well as to their respective publishers.
MATERIALS ACCEPTED FROM JUNE 15 THROUGH JULY 31, 2010 SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
One Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023
For additional information, contact: Esther San Saurus at (212) 621-6323.
