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ASCAPLUS is an awards program that provides cash and recognition to:
1) Active writers in the early and mid stages of their careers, and
2) To established writers whose main activity is outside of broadcast media.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
The ASCAPLUS Awards Program is for writer members of any genre whose performances are primarily in venues not surveyed; and/or writer members whose catalogs have prestige value for which they would not otherwise be compensated.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To be considered for an ASCAPLUS Award, complete the application form. All applications must be postmarked by JUNE 1.
WHO DETERMINES AWARDS
ASCAPLUS Awards are determined annually by a panel of distinguished music experts who are neither members, nor employees of ASCAP, and are completely independent in their Award adjudication.
HOW AWARDS ARE DETERMINED
ASCAPLUS Awards are based on panel review of recent activity of writer applicants. Each applicant is considered on merit and in the context of all others applying. ASCAPLUS is not a contest or competition involving the critical evaluation of any specific work or works. The primary basis for panel determinations is the activity generated by each member's catalog, with emphasis on recent performances.
Please take a few moments to review the Application Form and Guidelines. If you qualify, we encourage you to apply. 
ELIGIBILITY
The ASCAPLUS Awards Program is available to those writers who earn less than $25,000 in annual domestic performance royalties.
AREAS REVIEWED BY DIVISION
- Concert: Symphonic, Chamber, Operatic, Choral, Electronic, Liturgical (formal), Educational, Solo Vocal and Instrumental, etc. (Concert performance information should be sent timely to the Concert Music Department. Performances in non-traditional venues such as clubs, restaurants, etc., should be listed on the application form.)
- Jazz: All styles of music within the jazz idiom, including jazz works used in educational settings.
- Popular: Pop, Rock, Rap, Reggae, R&B, Dance/Techno, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Latin, Hawaiian, World, Gospel/Contemporary Christian, New Age, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Works for Children, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
- Select ONE division to review your activity, in accordance with the outline above. If you have activity in more than one area, select the panel that represents the majority of your performances to consider your application.
- All information should be typed or printed CLEARLY.
- Include your name exactly as it appears on ASCAP records.
- DO NOT refer to your website in lieu of providing the information requested on the form.
- ASCAPLUS Awards are made on an annual basis, therefore, report only activity which has taken place over the past year. Be sure to complete the Awards application form in as much detail as possible. DO NOT include information that has been previously submitted.
- Please summarize your performance activity on the application form. DO NOT submit programs, flyers, or other printed material as a substitute for a performance summary. Supplementary materials should be limited to a small, representative sample. Supplementary materials will NOT be returned unless specifically requested at the time of submission. Unsolicited scores and recordings will not be reviewed by the panel.
PAYMENT OF AWARDS
ALL AWARDS WILL BE PAID IN FULL IN THE JANUARY DISTRIBUTION.
* Note: all information submitted for awards consideration is used solely within that context. it is not a substitute for registering works with our repertory department, or for advising the society of performances which may be credited through the surveys.
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