Songwriting Contest

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IMMACULATA'S INAUGURAL ORIGINAL SONG EVENT!

Written by Avery Valenta

This was an event planned by Music Council that invited Music students to perform an original song to showcase their talents outside of their normal assigned music and to create a break from typical recitals to showcase and celebrate creativity!

Judges included Mr. Gehring and guest judges Beth O'Leary and Amy Flynn!

Musicians were judged on: lyrics, melody, accompaniment, style, and overall performance. Performers were invited on stage and asked to tell a little about their song.

The winner of the $100 cash prize was Anna Freeman!

Sarah Abbott "If I Asked You To Stay" accompanied on piano

This song was about valuing time with the people you care about and how that has the power to heal

Sam Loeser "Lonely" accompanied on piano

This song was about how Sam has been feeling lately

Caleb Willard "I, mud" accompanied on guitar

Caleb left the interpretation of this song up to the individual listener

Anna Freeman

"Only God Knows" accompanied on piano

This song was written about struggles during the time of writing and letting go of stress we place on ourselves and giving them to God to let things work out

Graciela Cohen

"Cry An Ocean Blue" accompanied on piano

This song was about validating feelings and reaching out for help when you need it