Welcome New SGMA Officers
SGMA members recently participated in annual voting to fill officer seats open in 2010. Don Earley of Earley Praises, North Richland Hills, Texas was re-elected Vice President.  Randy Melton of Friends by Grace, Dallas Texas and Mark Sargent, soloist from Burleson, Texas are newly-elected directors.  Seats are held for two years beginning January 2010.  The complete roster of officers are listed under "About Us/ Board of Directors."
 click here to see board list


SGMA of Texas congratulates member artists honored as winners at its 2009 music awards ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Paris, Texas.   Winners were selected by SGMA member voting.

Group of the Year
Friends By Grace - Dallas, TX
Promoter of the Year
Bob Wills - Fort Worth, TX
Song of the Year
"Servant of the King" - Mark Sargent, Burleson, TX
Group Male Vocalist of the Year
Tie:  Loyal Rowland - Master's Touch, Grand Prairie, TX
and Dennis Caudill - His Call, Mesquite, TX
Group Female Vocalist of the Year
Karen Dominey -Southern Charm, Alvarado, TX
Male Soloist of the Year
Eddy Smith - Kaufman, TX
Female Soloist of the Year
Rosie O'Toole - Sherman, TX
Musician of the Year
Linda Miller -Two Hearts Ministries, Arlington, TX
Special Award of the Year
Thelma Wheeler - Hurst, TX

Youth Male Vocalist
Caleb Frazier - Psalm 100, Sulphur Springs, TX
Youth Female Vocalist
Haley Patillo - David Patillo Family, Texarkana, TX
Youth Musician
Trever Bestul - Huckaba Family, Irving, TX



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SGMA of Texas meeting
to be held Monday, July 27, 2009
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SGMA of Texas
"Take it to the Next Level"
Educational Seminar  - July 18, 2009

Featured Speaker:  Phil Cross

Performance artists, songwriters and those that wish to learn more about songwriting will benefit from the inspiration and instruction of Phil Cross--
Dove-award winning songwriter and
performance artist
Southern Gospel hits include:
"There's a Miracle in Me," "Yes I Am,"
"Champion of Love," "God is Good"


Saturday, July 18, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Fort Worth

Phil Cross to lead workshops for performance and songwriting
Planned seminar topics:
Using your Talent to Glorify God
Balancing Performance and Ministry
Vocal/Stage Performance
Songwriting -
Writing Technique, Inspiration, Publishing

also, Basics of Integrating the Computer in Your Performance Music Delivery (led by Ron Livingston)

Download Registration Form (pdf)

Mail registration form and fee for SGMA receipt by Friday, July 17* to:
SGMA of Texas
P.O. Box 570645
Dallas, TX  75357

Call 214-327-8513 for information or to register by phone

*Advance registration needed by Friday July 17 to secure lunch
with registration.  Walk-in registrations welcome but lunch may not be available.