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Curtain Up, Light the Lights – Writing Opening Numbers

When constructing “curtain up” moments and opening numbers, you must be clear, clever, and able to convince the audience to stay with you for the ride.

Creating Musical Ideas

At the core, there has to be something big enough about the idea that there’s a reason to sing.

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Submission Opportunities

Deadline: December 1, 2023 New Musical Project
Deadline: December 1, 2023 Weinberger Librettist Award

Deadline: December 10, 2023 SDSU New Musical Initiative

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