Wednesday 7 September 2011

ARTICLES AND VLOGS SOUGHT FOR NOVEMBER ISSUE



POP NERDZ IS...MUSICAL GEEKERY AT IT'S BEST!



We are looking for written article submissions and vlogs for our November 2011 issue, which describe, with reference to examples, the stylistic features and development of pop music from the 1950's and 1960's.

Your main focus should be British and American pop music of this period although this can be expanded to include relevant music examples from other parts of the globe.

Styles thst should be included in your article or vlog: blues, dance music, popular ballads, balladeers, novelty songs, R&B, rock, skiffle, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, Merseybeat, Motown and the California sound.

We favour well constructed, logical analytical and insightful articles and these should be emailed to the editor at david.watters@sparsholt.ac.uk no later than 21 Oct 2011.








MEET YOUR EDITOR



David E Watters, a graduate of Napier University, Edinburgh, Trinity College of Music, London and the Institute of Education, University of London, has worked internationally within education and Educational Management for more than 20 years. He has taught drama and music within socially and culturally diverse settings; most recently as a Head of Performing Arts within Further Education.

Since graduating from The Institute of Education, University of London, David has gone on to train with LEAP, as a mediator, and is a qualified facilitator for The Pacific Institute.

He is a writer on social inequality issues, is a key player in the Equal Love Campaign UK and author of the forthcoming book, NEVER BLEND IN which features key voices from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and which aims to inspire and encourage those who may lack self-esteem or who question their validity.



David is currently promoting a youtube campaign "Give 'em Hope" and is asking individuals, couples and groups to make and share videos telling about the benefits of living with personal authenticity.



He has shared a platform with Stuart Milk and Peter Tatchell and is a supporter of 17-24-30, The Trevor Project, Schools Out and The Harvey Milk Foundation.

His background in arts and education, combined with a solid understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Strategies, and his passion for Equality Advocacy drive every aspect of his work as a personal development facilitator and a writer.
           
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: david.watters@sparsholt.ac.uk

ARTICLE ARCHIVE: http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Article-Archive.html

GIVE 'EM HOPE CAMPAIGN: http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Give--em-Hope-Campaign.html