About

COSMO… a call to service… Our Mission


Our COSMO mission is to act on behalf of our community nonprofit and education-based member organizations as well as on behalf of independent music producers and publishing artists, to promote awareness, recognize achievement and to represent, support and assist in the success of the music community.

from Hubble Telescope.

The purpose of COSMO is to be a resource to its music community members, to help raise funds for their efforts, to sponsor (non-competitive) events to promote and benefit all members and in general, to capitalize on our combined strengths. The nonprofit COSMO organization will be a public benefit corporation that will allow it to be a promotions and non-political advocacy organization that can act to the benefit of its songwriters, musicians and music organization members, by seeking major foundation grants, corporate contributions and advertiser sponsorships.

COSMO does not have individual members nor will it compete directly with its member organizations or detract from their individual identity or independent operations. COSMO is not an “umbrella,” not a quarterback; we’re more like a sideline coach; we are not a superstructure; we do hope to be a part of the global foundation.


 

COSMO Organization:


COSMO will appoint several Officer/Emissaries to share the non-paid workload, and we will actively seek a nonprofit formation grant that will allow the retaining of a paid Executive Director.

 

 

President: Stephen Scott


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Vice President: Judy Lamppu

 


 

 

 

Marketing/PR & Events Consultant: Toni Koch

Photography/Video Volunteer: Kat Ellis

Webmaster: Matt Moran

COSMO OFFICE/PHONE/FAX:

 

Office hours 10am – 4pm Mon-Fri

please leave message

818.831.3905 or 818.831.1704 (call first for fax)


 

BIO: President: Steve Scott

Stephen Scott - Independent Business & Production Affairs/ Creative Force

With a background in television production and business affairs, Steve Scott has functioned variously in both network and cable programming, handling coordination and legal liaison and producing and supervising production. Many of the shows originated from Las Vegas where he became head of production with full charge of the Aladdin Theatre for Performing Arts at the Aladdin Hotel. Shows included music & variety with Anthony Newly, Circus of the Americas, NBA pre-season all stars, Kool & the Gang, The Folie Bergere Dance Troupe and as venue host to three seasons of major touring Broadway shows and rock acts. Steve also served on the Academy of Variety Arts coordinating the television licensing for the NBC Las Vegas Entertainment Awards.

Recent and current activity includes TV program Business Affairs consulting, and work with nonprofit music organizations as Board Member and Past President of Los Angeles Women in Music, Advisor to G.I.N.A. For the Missing Foundation and presidency of the Coalition of Songwriter & Music Organizations (COSMO).

 

BIO Vice President: Judy Lamppu – Award Winning Lyricist, Writer, Jazz Vocalist and Arts Advocate

Judy Lamppu has been writing lyrics and songs since she was 9 years old.  Her work has been recorded by the Jackson 5, Nancy Wilson and many others; some have been placed in films and television specials.  Also a successful screenwriter, Judy’s most notable credit is for a 2-hour season opener “Colombo.”  She has written all the English lyrics for Finnish Jazz star, Bianca Morales’ latest CDs including the most recent, “When in Rome” with 13 songs about Rome paying tribute to the great “Roman Holiday.”

Judy is currently writing a book for young adults, a one-woman show and also a Sci-Fi Pop-Rock Opera.  A long time supporter of many non-profit organizations, Judy’s work within the community is unique in that she has expertise in film, tv, music and business industries.  Recently interviewed, Judy announced plans for a one-woman show that is currently in preliminary development. Judy is often active in social networks and you can become her friend on Facebook under Judy Lamppu.

BIO: Toni K Pitchsong aka Toni Koch

Toni Koch Marketing/PR & Events  Consultant

Toni, the creator of Pitch-A-Song, is an industry insider, longtime songwriter and multi faceted artist who became a pioneer in the early 1980′s for guerrilla marketing techniques as well as street team coordination, online promotion/branding and artist development for the Major Labels of that time.

Toni is known for her creative results in “getting the word out” to gain exposure and appeal for her clients. She is a professional who has worked as an independent or executive administrator with major companies including Evening Star Productions (1997-2003), Clear Channel Entertainment (2003), and from 2002 to the 2008, worked various assignment for, Disney Publishing, KABC/KLOS (L.A.) and as interim facilities manager at Electronic Arts for several months during their new building transitions.

Toni offers her expertise as Marketing/PR Director for COSMO, the Coalition of Songwriters & Music Organizations, www.cosmocoalition.org

Toni is often called in to “coach, mentor or help with booking” emerging artists and veteran songwriters offering guidance for artist development as well as producing various events at all ages venues around the U.S. and international markets to widen the exposure for her clients.  She is a faculty mentor for the Australian Songwriters Conference (2009/2010), and urges you to support their efforts on the website or through the Australian Songwriter Assist.

Please feel free to follow Toni Koch on Twitter or Facebook: Toni Koch and Toni K Pitchasong.

Please check our “Friends & Resources” page often and be sure to email Steve@cosmocoalition.org with any suggestions our resources we can add to our list.

Coalition of Songwriter & Music Organizations

http://www.cosmocoalition.org


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