Songwriters in Seattle

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  • SiS Compilation Released!

    SiS Compilation Released!

    It has taken Songwriters in Seattle a number of years to put together a collection of music that represents the group in any significant way. We are now very proud to present this new compilation CD we’ve entitled “2012: Contest Winners and Highlights” – This album is compiled from Songwriters in Seattle member contest winners and other highlights from top 2012 members. The songs were all graciously donated by the artists to Songwriters in Seattle for inclusion. All proceeds from the purchase of the album go to SiS to fund ongoing events and projects. Please check it out on CDBaby!

    Thank you for listening and supporting Songwriters in Seattle!

    Titles included in this compilation:
    1. “L.A. (Is Totally Awesome)” by Charlie Heinemann
    2. “I Am the Water” by Zoe Wick
    3. “Sleeveless Season” by Jean Mann
    4. “Take Me Away” by Scott Burkhalter
    5. “That’s When Life Began” by Bruce Hunt
    6. “Desert Highway” by Derek Medina
    7. “Heroes” by Randy Edwards
    8. “Ride the Wind” by Chris Klimecky
    9. “Tale of a Missouri Girl” by Erin Jordan
    10. “A Buddha State of Mind (Live)” by Paula Boggs
    11. “The Wedding Song” by Andy “Roo” Forrest
    12. “It’s Time” by Cat Henderson
    13. “Morning Aire” by Leo Brodie
    14. “Fallen Angels Don’t Fly” by Jessica Lynne
    15. “(My Meeting With) Mr. Vegas” by Jim Marcotte
    16. “Feeling’s Gone” by Lou Gopal
    17. “The World Don’t Belong to a Dreamer (Live)” by Todd Christoffel
    18. “A Black Market for Mooncakes” by Songwriters in Seattle

  • Official 501(c)(3) Recognition

    After almost a year of paperwork and back and forth with the IRS, Songwriters in Seattle has received official approval for recognition of tax exempt 501(c)(3) and public charity status beginning Feb. 23, 2011. While we have been working under the assumption that this would be achieved for tax years 2011 forward, we are happy to publicly announce that it is now officially and legally the case.

     

    So, what does this mean? In simple terms, it means that any donations made to Songwriters in Seattle (including those made last year) are tax deductible. It means a lot more in reality, as it opens us up to many more avenues of funding, including corporate matches (and in some cases like Microsoft, matching of volunteer hours with dollars) and grants, both public and private. Also, the likelihood of corporate sponsorships and others jumping onboard to help us increases. These are areas we can now pursue that had been on the backburner. If you have knowledge or ideas for funding opportunities, please contact us at donations@songwritersinseattle.com and we will help set it up.

     

    More funding means more opportunities for the musicians of our region to learn, grow, and enrich the culture of the Pacific Northwest. We are proud to serve our membership and the region in this endeavor and thank you for your support.