News and Opportunities Compiled for Musicians, Songwriters and Music Professionals by Sandy Serge

Music Morsels encourages all of you with opportunities for musicians to email your press releases to MusMorsels@aol.com for possible inclusion in this column. This column will be featured monthly. Deadline for inclusion is the 25th of the month for the upcoming issue.

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Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and The Creative Line are pleased to announce the 2003 CALL TO ARTS! Song, Music and Arts Expo in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 19th in 15,000 plus square feet of beautiful halls, exhibit space and conference rooms at Cal State University Northridge. The web site detailing the expo and specifics on registration, booths, etc. can be found at: www.CallToArts.ArtistsHelpingArtists.org

CDstands.com is launching a line of creative CD stands. The stands allow music fans to display an autographed CD, or artists to commemorate their work. Please take a moment to visit http://www.cdstands.com. They would welcome the opportunity to have you as an affiliate or reseller.

TalentMatch.com, the fastest growing worldwide entertainment community extends its FREE portfolio offer to all Bands, Musicians and Models (all genres), as well as industry management. To date - members and industry from over 70 countries have joined the international community showcasing artists and talent from around the world!

2003 Competition Accepting Entries!!! Yes, the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition is currently accepting entries. It is sponsored by Borders Books & Music, Tonos.com, Sam Ash Music Stores, Guild Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Audio Technica, Steinberg, Sonic Foundry, Electronic Musician, Onstage Magazine, Music Connection magazine, Superdups.com, Inside the Music Business, E. Kline Productions, Singer Magazine, Indie Bible, ASN and Acoustic Cafe radio show. EARLY ENTRY BONUS: First 1,000 entries will each receive a FREE subscription form Singer magazine! So, hurry! Enter today! For the entry form, please go to: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html

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