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Songwriters Sam Carner and Derek Gregor have released the full studio cast album of their musical Island Song as a free digital download.

Chemically Altered, Telly Leung Productions and Yellow Sound Label have announced the release of the soundtrack to Grind The Movie, the short musical film. The five new songs performed by Anthony Rapp and Eric Michael Krop feature music by Derek Gregor and lyrics by Selda Sahin. The digital exclusive, which will be available on iTunes and other online outlets today, August 26, will be celebrated with a special release event concert at 54 Below on September 1.

Musical theater writing team Sam Carner and Derek Gregor's 6th Annual 'Barely Legal Show-Tune Extravaganza' is set for tonight The annual contest rewards college student performers with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend week-long intensive workshops led by Broadway stars, casting directors, agents, actors and more, culminating in concerts tonight, August 21 at 700pm and 930pm at New York's premier cabaret venue 54 Below, 254 W 54th St.

54 Below will host a special concert to celebrate the soundtrack to Grind The Movie - the new short musical film - on September 1. Artists performing the songs of Derek Gregor and Selda Sahin - who provided the film's five new numbers - include Anthony Rapp IfThen, Rent, Eric Michael Krop Godspell, Calvin Grant Rent, Natalie Weiss Everyday Rapture, Matt Shingledecker Rent, West Side Story, Spring Awakening, Danny Blu Lead singer of 'The Factory Blu', Pasha Pellosie 'The Carrie Diaries', Drew Brody SingerSongwriter and more. The album's digital exclusive will be available on iTunes and other online outlets on Tuesday, August 26. The 35 minute short film - written and directed by Zachary Halley - will be available to view online at GrindShortFilm.com on October 1, where the exclusive trailer is currently available. The soundtrack - presented by Chemically Altered, Telly Leung Productions and Yellow Sound Label - is produced by Telly Leung and Michael Croiter.

Everyone can sing “Defying Gravity” at an audition. Here’s your chance to discover some new songs to bring into the room. Check out these rising writers composers—and a selection of their songs—to find out what you should sing at your next audition! Check out NewMusicalTheatre.com to buy sheet music and get to know more about these writers! “Open Road,” Nick Blaemire “Make It Here," Sam Carner and Derek Gregor “No Turning Back Now,” Drew Gasparini “I’ll Be Here,” Adam Gwon“Broadway, Here I Come!,” Joe Iconis“Run Away With Me,” Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk“Pretty Funny,” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul“Quiet,” Jonathan Reid Gealt “Funny,” Alexander Sage Oyen“The Ballad of Sara Berry,” Ryan Scott Oliver...