VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
VOCAL 2020 – 2021 Awards
Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and involvement. Song of the Year Highway To Your HeartCarol Torricelli and Glen King Songwriter…
July 2021 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
Once again, due to COVID, the VOCAL showcase for July, was a virtual event, streaming on two platforms, Zoom and Facebook. Viewers who attended both sites were treated to a…
June 2021 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The June 2021 VOCAL Virtual Showcase featured long-distance member Roy Kauffman and longtime-member John Ellis. We haven’t heard from John in a while due to his work-related responsibilities but were…
May 2021 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
Continuing with pandemic controlled activities, the VOCAL showcase was again a virtual affair simulcast on Zoom and Facebook. The two performers were Matt Manion and Glenda creamer. Matt ManionMatt’s set…
April 2021 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The April 2021 VOCAL Virtual Showcase featured our esteemed President Matthew Costello and longtime-member Dave Pollard. This was the latest of our virtual showcases using Zoom while streaming via FB…
March 2021 VOCAL Showcase
For the first time, tonight’s showcase was present on dual platforms simultaneously, Zoom and Facebook. This may account for the small numbers on each, but probably the usual amount of…
February 2021 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The February 2021 VOCAL Virtual Showcase featured longtime-member Glenda Creamer and our Entertainment Attorney friend Justin Laughter, two very-talented songwriters. This was a virtual showcase using Zoom while streaming via…
VOCAL Jan. 2021 SHOWCASE
Once again, due to pandemic restrictions, VOCAL’s monthly showcase was a virtual affair on facebook. However: This did not deter two fine musicians from performing their songs to a viewing…
Dec. 2020 showcase
December 2020 VOCAL Showcase Once again, due to covid19, VOCAL presented it’s monthly showcase via a Zoom/Facebook virtual meeting. Playing tonight were six songwriters. As it was a Christmas showcase,…
November 2020 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase
The November 2020 VOCAL Virtual Showcase spotlighted the Songwriters of the Year and writers of the Songs of the Year. There were ties in both categories for the first time,…
