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How do I create and upload the recording of my band, my personal photos, and my bio?

RECORDING OF BAND:

If you have the recording of your band on CD, put the CD into your computer and use iTunes to change the recording from AIF or WAVE (file type) to MP3. DO NOT try to save as an AIF, AIFF or WAV. If you would like to "splice" or connect two different tracks together, you can download Audacity (MAC or PC) at this link:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download

Combined the two MP3 tracks and then export your complete MP3 recording as an MP3. Make sure you don't export as WAV or AIFF.

Length: 10 minutes maximum. Style: Include varying styles and tempos (by starting at the mid-section of an ABA-structured composition, for example). Composites of sections from 2 pieces is OK. Announce between the segments by recording your voice with Audacity program.

Upload an mp3 recording of your band. (See UPLOADING FILES below for more info.)

BABY AND CURRENT PICTURE:

Scan a baby picture of yourself and be sure that the photo is 300 dpi (dots per inch) if smaller than 5" x 7". Size: if possible, should be 8" X 10" at 200 dpi. Save as a jpeg (jpg). After you save the photo, upload it to your account at www.bandworld.org. (See UPLOADING FILES below for more info.)

Scan or take a current picture of yourself. Resolution: 200 dpi or higher. Size: 3'x5' or smaller. Black & white or color. Save as a jpeg (jpeg).

UPLOADING FILES:

  1. Go to www.bandworld.org home screen and login to your account
  2. Choose "My Account" from the list just above login area:
  3. Make sure that all of your info is correct under "My Account"
  4. Click on ABC Candidate Info link in left column.
    Fill in information and click on "Choose File" button to upload recording of your band:
    ABC Candidate Info
  5. Click on Bio & Photos link in left column
    Fill in information and click on "Choose File" button to upload current photo and baby photo.