ENTRIES - All entries must be sent to Barbara am Ende no later than June 1, 2010. Include a self-portrait, preferably in digital form, but slides or prints are fine. There is no entry fee - all entries are considered donated to the NSS. Entries must be submitted on a single cassette tape or CD marked with the name of the ballad and its Salon category. Digital entries will be accepted in standard formats.

CATEGORIES - There are three entry categories:

1) Traditional entry: new words written to an existing song,
2) Original entry: completely original words and music
3) Avant-garde entry: non-standard.

For each entry provide the name of the singers, musicians, and author of the lyrics along with a copy of the words. Discuss the source of the tune, date and location it was written, and any background comments you feel appropriate (preferably in electronic form, e.g., on disk or by email).

RELEASE - Include the following statement with your signature: "I grant to the NSS the right to reproduce these entries in NSS exhibits, web sites, catalogues, publications, recordings, and audio/visual programs."

RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
All entrants retain copyright and all moral and intellectual rights to their work. Credit will be included with all objects displayed. The NSS requests the following rights, which are optional. Indicate your agreement with any or all by marking the box(es) on the entry form.

JUDGING - Judging will occur prior to convention. If you wish a CD of all of this year's Cave Ballad Salon entries mailed to you, send $5.00. Don't forget to follow the general instructions for all salon entries.

MORE INFORMATION:

CHAIR
Barbara am Ende
43465 Laidlow Street
South Riding, VA 20152
(703) 909-6550