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New E-Copyright-ing!

Sarah — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:54:03 +0000

The U.S. Copyright Office “is conducting a beta test of its web-based registration system, electronic Copyright Office (eCO). Participants in eCO beta testing will file basic registration claims online at a reduced fee established for electronic filings ($35). eCO beta testing covers basic registration claims for literary works, visual arts works, performing arts works, sound recordings, and single serials. Other claim types and services will be offered via eCO at a later date.”

This process is quick and easy-to-use (and ten dollars cheaper than conventional filing)! Once an account is set up, you can use eCO for any future claims, with all your pertinent information saved for later as a template. I was able to fill out a typical application online, pay the fee online through a site backed by the U.S. Treasury, then upload all three files related to my claim online. Just about any form of file is accepted for upload, and you have the alternative option of mailing hard copies into the Copyright Office. eCO’s only limitation is that it currently supports only Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and Netscape Navigator 7.02: “Internet Explorer 7.0 and Firefox 2.0 may work also. The Safari browser is not currently certified for use with the eCO system.” However, being a Safari user, I got around this by using Camino and had no problems.

To become a beta tester for eCO click here, for information and a link to the online invitation application. Once applying, the Copyright Office will contact you by email on how to proceed next - just follow all email instructions carefully, and you’re set!

Kudos…

Sarah — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:44:04 +0000

…to James for updating my site’s looks and functions!!

‘Glass’ Movie

Sarah — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:51:42 +0000

Yay! One of my favorite composers - exposed on documentary film!

Check the Official Site here…

‘The Visit’

Sarah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:34:43 +0000

I realized I never got around to announcing my recent film scoring experience!

Earlier this month, the culmination of an independent short film competition was screened at a festival in Glendale. The competition, sponsored by Project 168, gives aspiring producers and directors the opportunity to create a ten-minute film in only a week, using both an underlying theme for the year (2008- “Free the Captives”) and a randomly drawn Bible verse!

Find the KNBC story on the competition here…

Steve Zelt took part in this project with the aim of creating a deep and meaningful, and slightly intellectual, film-going experience, based on his given verse, Ezra 9:8:

And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

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Today’s Concert Cancelled

Sarah — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:45:07 +0000

I regret to announce that the recital with Nico Maracut and Christina Linton has been cancelled, due to illness, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Please stay tuned for further details, and thanks for your understanding.

April Fool…

Sarah — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:47:36 +0000

The Philharmonia Orchestra of London plays an April Fool’s joke on its faithful concert-goers! :p

ASTA Results

Sarah — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:32:43 +0000

Hooray for Marissa John, who placed Second, and for Sharon Tang, who placed Third in the ASTA Recital/Competition this past Saturday!!!

Now we await the helpful comments from the judges…

Congratulations!

Sarah — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:08:57 +0000

Congratulations and good luck to two of my students, Marissa John and Sharon Tang, who will be performing at the ASTA 43rd Annual Bowed Strings Solo Recital/Competition this Saturday! Both students have prepared the first movement of Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor, and will be accompanied by Nico Maracut.

You have both worked hard, and I hope you will enjoy this new experience!

My Universe

Sarah — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:53:44 +0000

Check out my new Netvibes Universe start page!

I was immediately hooked with the customizability of it, and the organization of all my personal internet happenings - all in one easy-to-navigate place!

You can get one, too…

It’s the New Year Already?!?

Sarah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:21:39 +0000

Hee hee hee… Yes, I’ve been VERY slow to get back into the blogging world… I know, I know. Nearly two full weeks have passed since the new year, and I’m only just now writing this post…. What can I say? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my break!!

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