Songwriter Associations for Oklahoma & Oregon

Oklahoma

Southwest Songwriters Association (SWSWA). Contact David M. Kidd (Founder and Chairman) at 580-357-2339. 4704 NW Motif Manor, Suite 3, Lawton, OK, 73501. e-mail: music@sirinet.net. Founded just four years ago, this association is growing fast with a large membership. SWSWA strives to help artists and music lovers network by means of songwriting festivals, charity benefit concerts, concert tours and workshops. The group hosts an annual festival, featuring live performances by a wide range of artists and bands. Website

Oklahoma Songwriters And Composers Association (OSCA). President: Georgette Colson. Vice President: Scott Taylor. P.O. Box 6152, Moore, OK, 73153-0152. OSCA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization which provides educational opportunities for songwriters of all styles of music. For membership inquiries, contact Ann Wilson Hardin, e-mail: mchardin@kiwash.net. Website

Songwriters of Oklahoma. President: Harvey Derrick. 405-348-6534. P.O. Box 4121, Edmond, OK, 73083-4121. e-mail: furrowgusher@yahoo.com.This non-profit organization offers information about the music industry and free services such as: reviewing publishing/artists contracts, demo producers and studios, royalties, copyrights and the craft of songwriting. There is no cost or membership fee.

Tulsa Songwriters Association. P.O. Box 254, Tulsa, OK 74101-0254. (918) 492-0366. President: Bob Jamison. e-mail: trubador_1@email.msn.com. Established in 1983, this association consists of songwriters and musicians, covering all types of music. The main purpose of the organization is "to create a forum to educate, develop, improve, and discover and encourage songwriting in Tulsa and surrounding area." They offer competitions, lectures, performance opportunities, field trips, social outings, instruction, newsletter and workshops. They also hold a monthly Writer's Night (open to the public) for performance of original songs.

Portland Songwriters Association (PSA). President: Judith Adams. Secretary & Membership Chairman: Karolyn Laster. 503-727-9072. P.O. Box 16985, Portland, OR, 97292-0985. e-mail: info@pdxsongwriters.org. This organization has about 300 members, holds monthly workshops and showcases, and publishes a newsletter. PSA was established to provide educational and networking opportunities for its membership, and to develop the songwriting talents of its members. Website

Central Oregon Songwriters Association (COSA). Contact President Barry Stranahan at 541-548-3547. 1811 S.W. Juniper Ave., Redmond, OR, 97756. e-mail: COSA@teleport.com. This association was founded eight years ago and has about 30 members. The group meets once a month (at Abby's Pizza on Third St. in Bend, OR), where they perform live, critique songs and often collaborate. They also hold a "song of the month" contest, where they select their favorite new song written by one of its members. COSA also networks with the larger Portland Songwriters Association (PSA). Website