Shirley Martin Scholarship - Tori Rosa Terrible Liar
1st Runner-up - Gibson Wells Mr. Stranger
2nd Runner-up - Jessica Thomson I'll Write a Song
Mike Lane Horizon Award - Kierra Brooks A Country Girl's World
The
judging focused on many song components including melody, chord
progression, song structure, rhythm, meter and lyrics. Entries were
judged on songwriting abilities, not performance capabilities.
The First Place scholarship winner will receive a $500.00 cash prize to be used to help them in their songwriting endeavors. First Runner-up will receive $300, Second Runner-up will receive $200, and the Horizon Award winner will receive $100. There are perks for all of the top promising songwriters including constructive feedback on their songs and opportunities to perform.
This year’s winners will be performing their songs and accepting their awards on Tuesday, May 10th, 7:00 pm at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation building (TAF), 638 North Street in downtown Lafayette. Refreshments will be available, and the event is free and the public is welcome. Come and help us celebrate!
