VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
November 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
In November VOCAL presented three singer-songwriter members in a program simulcast on Facebook and Zoom. Chaired by VOCAL President Matthew Costello, the showcase began with some sample songs by each…
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October 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The October 2022 VOCAL Songwriters’ Showcase took place virtually via Zoom and FB Live on Monday, October 18, 2022. Two of VOCAL’s long-time members, Glenda Creamer and Jim Puckett,…
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September 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
One of the qualities I’ve always admired about VOCAL is its ability to deal with change. From securing performance venues, to challenges presented with the pandemic lockdowns, and a host…
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VOCAL 2021 – 2022 Awards
Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and involvement. Songwriter of the Year Category Winner Keely Burn Song of the Year Category…
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August 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
August 2022 Vocal Showcase. Another stellar night of music was provided by two long time VOCAL members, president Matthew Costello and Glenda Creamer. Hosting was another long time member, David…
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July 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The July 2022 Songwriters Showcase took place on July 18, 2022 via Zoom (streamed live on FB). Two long-time VOCAL members Bill Kaffenberger and Matt Manion were the featured writers.…
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June 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The June 2022 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase featured two fine songwriters who represent distinctly different points within the spectrum of our membership, Keely Burn and Doug Patrick. This was…
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May 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
May 2022 VOCAL Songwriters ShowcaseWelcome to another edition of the VOCAL Showcase streaming on Facebook and Zoom. Tonight’s host was David Atkins and performers include two long time VOCAL members,…
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April 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The April 2022 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase featured two of our long-time members, James Lester and David Atkins. This was another virtual showcase using Zoom while streaming via FB Live,…
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March 2022 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The March 2022 VOCAL Virtual Showcase featured two very talented VOCAL songwriters, Dean Broga and Jeff Wagner. Tonight’s showcase, simulcast on Zoom and Facebook, featured two longtime VOCAL songwriters, Bill Kaffenberger and Matt…
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