We're creating new opening and closing "bumpers" for our online video clips here at Duke's Office of News and Communications. We have a voiceover and video footage but are still looking for the right music! That's where you can help...

Most of our videos are posted on the "Duke Today" site. Just go to the main Duke site and click on "Duke Today." Then go to the "Duke on Camera" section of the home page.

We'll need approx. 15 - 20 seconds of a music bed to quickly establish itself and then run under the start and close of the clip. These clips cover all kinds of "people and programs" at Duke. We want music with some punch and drive, a musical signature that will become a recognizable part of these videos.

I know now is the absolute worst time to make this request, but if you'd like to discuss the project, we'd love to talk with you. I don't have a budget, but can probably score a Duke sweatshirt or other fine Student Stores merchandise for you if it works out. Oh, and you'll also enjoy eternal fame...

I can e-mail you a couple of samples that will give you an idea of what we're after. My campus number is 681-8067.

Hope to hear from budding Duke student musician/composers soon!

Cabell