The First Place winner will have the opportunity to record with Yo-Yo Ma in a special one-on-one

Some Backround:

Yo-Yo recorded the melody of the traditional song, "Dona Nobis Pacem" (Give Us Peace), for users to download on indabamusic.com, and then collaborate with Yo-Yo by adding a counter-melody, or record an entirely new set of variations, and then re-upload and enter into the contest

( You can listen to what current contest participants have already recorded, by clicking on their picture icons, down the left side of the page. Also, for inspiration, we've included a counter-melody recorded by Yo-Yo, as well as a variation from Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer. Check them out in the Source Files section to the right).

Instruction for Contest participants:

To get started, go here:  http://www.indabamusic.com/contests/show/yo-yomacontest

1.  Users will first need to "Sign Up",  ( top right )  to participate in the contest. Or click:   http://www.indabamusic.com/account/signup

2.  After sign up, you will return to the Indaba home page.Scroll down the right side, and click on the:

CELEBRATE & COLLABORATE with YO-YO MA contest page icon, and Download the audio file of Yo-Yo performing Dona Nobis Pacem.

The sheet music for the tune is also available as an electronic download.

3.  Feel free to use the Indaba Session Console or your own recording software to put the finishing touches on your composition. When your rendition is ready, mixdown your final mix from the Indaba Console or your software, and upload, to submit it to the contest.

4.  Get The Word Out. After the submission period is over,

(Submissions are Due by December 31, 12:00PM EST) your friends can nominate you as their favorite. Click on tell a friend when you submit, spread the word about the

contest (and your entry), and get your friends to stop by, take a listen, and vote!

Voting Starts December 31. The First Place winner will have the opportunity to record with Yo-Yo Ma in a special one-on-one collaboration! The winner's rendition will also be featured on Yo-YoMa.com, Yo-Yo's MySpace page, and here on Indaba Music.

The Top Ten winners as voted by the Indaba community, will each receive a signed copy of Songs of Joy & Peace.

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