The "Beyond the Cross" Challenge FAQ

What is the "Beyond the Cross" Challenge? The purpose of this is to find songwriters who are wanting to write or have already written a song that speaks directly to the nonbeliever or seeker in a way that meets them on their terms.

The chosen songs will then enter into a one song arrangement deal with Masterscore Music, where we will do a complete arrangement of the song for $400 ($100 off our usual arrangement fee). As usual, we will own no part of your copyright unless the writer specifically asks us to write music or co-write. But in most cases we will be looking for a full song/lyric combination.

Once the song is complete and approved by the writer, the song will be posted on a new website that will be built to reach out to the person seeking answers, or for Christians to point nonbelievers towards. Writers constantly ask "What now" after we arrange a song for them. Your song could be the starting point or the deciding factor in someone's eternal salvation.

What kind of tempo or message? That is totally up to you. The thing we are after is a message that will reach someone right where they live.

What if I have just lyrics? Will you write the music as part of the fee? Yes. We are absolutely open to co-writes and this will be included in the $400 fee. You can hear what we've done for other lyricists on our listen page.

Why is there a fee? This is mostly for writers who would be investing in demos anyway, and we feel that the $100 discount incentive should help a bit. There is NO fee to submit a song, however, if the song is chosen, we would begin the standard process of half ($200) down, with the other half due on approval.

Are there any other fees? Depending on the song, the writer may ask for other players or a certain singer, or to sing it themselves. These costs will be optional but additional. There are NO fees for being featured through the new site or Masterscore. This promotional service is part of the $400 fee.

How do I submit a song? We will only be accepting songs at this email address: submit@masterscoremusic.com

Please only submit ONE 128k MP3 at a time.

When will I hear back? We will most likely only respond to those songs that we feel fit the theme, but depending on the volume of entries, we might be able to give everyone some feedback.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Not interested in this challenge but ready to get to work on YOUR music? Contact us about it now!