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Caveat Compositor redux
My post Caveat Compositor seems to be the most popular post here, so in keeping with the spirit of caveats and keeping an eye on shady practices: I got an email today about the International Music Prize™ for Excellence in … Continue reading
Posted in Caveat Compositor, Doing Business
Tagged beware, caveat compositor, competitions, scams
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Caveat Compositor
It’s one of those times of the year for me: time to check out the various “opportunity listings” with the Professional Organizations I’m a member of, and put together packets for competitions and calls for scores. The thing that consistently … Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business
Tagged application fees, applications, budgeting, business, competition, competitions, composers, contests, contractual obligations, dignity, dishonest practices, entry fees, fairness, fees, fine print, getting screwed, good faith, insult to injury, money, music business, opportunities, opportunity listings, predatory practices, prizes, reciprocity, rights, scams
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