For many years, Especially for Youth has been providing participants of its summer youth programs an annual soundtrack of inspiring and uplifting songs to accompany and enhance their EFY experience. This is a formal call for song and vocal submissions for those wishing their material to be considered for the 2018 EFY album. Please carefully review the information below.
2018 THEME:
“Choose Joy”
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The EFY album consists of 12 songs on various topics that are intended to inspire, motivate and build faith. Generally, 6 songs are in a ballad-style, and 6 songs are more upbeat. Songs can address topics such as faith, testimony, repentance, etc. Additionally, there are usually songs that address the specific areas of young women, young men, missionary work, etc. Songwriters are welcome to write and submit songs on any topic they choose, including those not related to the theme.
SUBMISSIONS:
Songwriters should submit an MP3 recording of their song along with a lyric, to the email address listed below. Your recording and lyric sheet should be ATTACHMENTS to your email, not imbedded in the email itself. Song demos do not need to be fully produced. Please make sure that all your personal information is included on your lyric sheet. Also, please note that the 2018 EFY album will NOT include a hymn. Arrangements of hymns will not be accepted.
Vocalists wishing to be considered for the EFY album may submit up to 3 recordings in any style that showcase their vocal ability and range. Vocal demos do not need to be fully produced or extravagant, but they should adequately demonstrate the quality of the singer’s vocal musical ability and recorded voice.
DEADLINES & TIMELINES:
The deadline for song and vocal submissions is November 15, 2017. All who submit material for the 2018 EFY album will be notified by email no later than December 15th whether or not their song or voice is being considered for the album.
MUSICAL REFERENCE:
Those seeking a better understanding of the style and caliber of songs and vocal performances being sought for this project should reference the past several EFY albums (available on iTunes and other locations). These albums serve as an excellent artistic guideline for music submissions, and they demonstrate the very high bar that has been set and maintained for the EFY album.
Please send all submissions to: efymusicsubmissions@gmail.com