An Evening of Entertainment

Marriott Center
Thursday, May 2
8:00–9:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:45 p.m.

We hope you will gather with us for a BYU Women’s Conference tradition! Sponsored by Deseret Book and Shadow Mountain Artists the Thursday evening concert features popular LDS artists with incredible talent. It is sure to be a highlight of your conference experience. Guest artists will be announced this spring.

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ADASSA

Adassa plays Dolores in Disney's blockbuster hit ``ENCANTO`` and is featured on Billboard's chart- topping song ``We Don't Talk About Bruno.`` As a bilingual Afro-Latino voice actress, singer, and songwriter, Adassa's work spans from animation to arena performances at Madison Square Garden. Adassa first emerged as a talent in Mc Donald's national ``Me Encanta`` campaign and later landed commercial roles with brands like TOYOTA and Proctor and Gamble's Secret. Adassa's dynamic four- octave vocal range and artistry have resulted in features and performances on songs with Pitbull, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Daddy Yankee, Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Luis Fonsi among others. In addition to Adassa's vocal prowess, she is a sought-after lyricist having written for the catalogs of Warner, Universal, and SONY. Adassa is married to Gabriel Candiani. They have seven children together.

@adassaofficial
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EMMA NISSEN

Emma Nissen is a rapidly rising singer-songwriter with a lifelong love for sharing messages of hope and encouragement. Born into a musically talented Swedish-American family, she developed a passion for music at an early age. Since her first hit song, “Gotta Have Faith,” she’s written dozens of secular and Christian songs. Her rich, “jazzified” vocals and inspiring lyrics resonate with fans everywhere.

@emsnissen
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BRANDON PAK

Singer/songwriter Brandon Pak found his love for music and its healing, unifying power while singing karaoke in the basement with his mama. Graduated from Berklee College of Music, Brandon has since been honored to perform with and for artists like Andy Grammer, Pentatonix, Charlie Puth, Justin Timberlake, and more. He hopes that by sharing his personal journey of finding God through his music, he will inspire others to do the same.

@brandonpakmusic

TRUMAN BROTHERS

For the Truman Brothers, music and the gospel are in their DNA. Sons of Dan Truman of Diamond Rio and members of The Nashville Tribute Band, Ben and Chad were raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and spent their formative years in green rooms, backstages, and tour buses as well as sacrament meetings and Young Men activities. They love spreading the message of Christ and the gospel through their catchy choruses and melodies of modern pop music.

@trumanbrothers
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THE NASHVILLE TRIBUTE BAND

The Nashville Tribute Band is a Christian music group unlike any you've ever heard. With their original music, these six Nashville musicians pay tribute to the things they believe in by offering a new perspective on familiar Christian stories. The band has released nine albums and performed over 1,500 shows across the U.S., as well as Australia, China, Canada, and the U.K. Their albums have charted Top 10 on the Billboards Gospel Charts and their award-winning songs have become the soundtrack to many young men and women’s mission experience. The band was formed in 2005 by award-winning songwriter/producer Jason Deere and recording artist Dan Truman (a member of the Grammy-winning country music group Diamond Rio). Alongside them are Tim Gates, Brad Hull, Ben, and Chad Truman.

@nashvillletributeband
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Music Submissions

CLOSED FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE

Check back in the fall of 2024 for information on music submissions for WC 2025.

The BYU Women’s Conference committee invites you to share your talents and testimony through music! We are seeking original musical compositions or arrangements related to the 2024 BYU Women’s Conference theme "O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever" (2 Nephi 4:34). The submission process will close on February 2, 2024.

For each submission, you will need to include the following:

  • Name of submitter
  • Contact information of submitter (composer, lyricist, arranger, etc.): email, phone, address
  • Name and contact information of any collaborator(s) (composer, lyricist, etc.)
  • If an arrangement, list the original creators (original composer, lyricist, etc.)
  • Submission category: choral arrangement, solos/duets/quartets, instrumental
  • Submission language
  • Submission title
  • Tell us about your submission. What inspired it?
  • Sign a digital release form
  • Submit music mp3/mp4 (up to 10 MB or link to media) and sheet music (pdf)

Submissions Closed

A committee will review all submissions and choose several to be included in our 2024 BYU Women's Conference program. If your submission is selected, you will be notified by the end of March 2024. 

Who is eligible to submit music?

Submissions are open to anyone ages 18 and older.
What genre/type of music can I submit?

We are looking for original musical compositions or arrangements (with permission of original creators-see below) related to the 2024 BYU Women’s Conference theme. This can include instrumental as well as vocal choral, solo, duet or quartet.
Is there a minimum/maximum time length for submitted music?

Compositions should generally be three to seven minutes in length.
What is the submission deadline?

Submissions will be accepted until midnight on January 5, 2024.
Can I submit more than one work?

No, only one submission per person, please.
Do you accept submissions in languages other than English?

Not this year. 
Can I collaborate with one or more people on a submission?

Yes. For collaborations, only one person should submit the piece. When submitting, you will be asked for contact information for each collaborator.
Does my submission need to include accompaniment?

Yes, except for a cappella arrangements. Piano or organ accompaniments are preferable for choral arrangements and arrangements for solo/duet/quartet.
What am I required to submit?

We require sheet music and a basic recording of the work for all submissions.
Can I mail a CD or other recording of my song submission?

No, please submit a link to a recording of your song with your submission.
Whom should I contact if I am having problems submitting?

Please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu for technical support.
Do I need to get permission to create an arrangement of an existing piece of music?

Yes, unless the work is in the public domain. If your submission is an arrangement of a copyright protected work, you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holder to arrange the work and publish the arrangement.
How can I get permission to create an arrangement of someone else’s work?

Permission can be requested through the copyright holder. For hymns and songs owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please request permission at permissions.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
When do I need to request permission to create an arrangement?

Permission should be given before you submit or share your music. Keep in mind, obtaining permission takes time, so we recommend that you reach out as soon as possible. If you are concerned about receiving permission before the submission deadline, please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu.
Why do I need to sign a licensing agreement if my submission is selected?

The BYU Women’s Conference License Agreement grants BYU permission to make use of your work. If your submission is your original work, you still own your work when you sign the agreement.
Can I submit a song that has been released on an album or published elsewhere previously?

Yes, as long as you hold the rights and copyright, and granting BYU a license will not be in conflict with any licensing agreement you have previously entered into.
Who will review my music?

Submissions are reviewed anonymously by members of our music subcommittee.
When and how will I find out if my submission was selected?

If your submission is selected, you will be notified by email by the end of March.
What happens to the submitted music?

Selected music may be performed during the 2024 BYU Women’s Conference and/or published on the BYU Women’s Conference website, social media accounts, etc.
Will my music be performed?

Selected music may be performed as part of our 2024 BYU Women’s Conference.
Can I perform my own piece?

As a general rule, we would ask an experienced, professional vocalist(s) or instrumentalist(s) to perform the piece. The Marriott Center is a large venue and performers need extensive experience to perform there.
Where can I review the licensing agreement for the submission?

You can review a sample licensing agreement, however the actual agreement will be done electronically at the time you submit your music. Do not submit this sample.
I have additional questions.

Please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu.

Los Mensajes que Me Ayudan Tanto en Mi Vida

Es un lugar donde encontrar paz y guia del Señor a travez de sus siervas inspiradas, se encuentran respuestas a las oraciones, gozo y paz.

Estoy muy agradecida por tener el privilegio de ver los mensajes que me ayudan tanto en mi vida.

[Translation: It’s a place to find peace and guidance from the Lord through his inspired servants, answers to prayers, joy and peace. I am so thankful to have the privilege of seeing messages that help me so much in my life.]

—Taira F.