Poetry:
NOW IS A PERFECT TIME TO GET students to write and send in their ANGIE GREER poems.
5 potential winners of $100 - one in each region. "SouthEast Region"
Firm deadline is 1 February 2024 submission online with payment $5 fee
Review rules: download
Eligibility: junior membership and US Citizenship (not yet age 19 as of Feb 1)
Original music-themed poem (not a previous winner)
8-30 lines in length
THE SWEETEST SOUNDS
by Richard Rogers
The sweetest sounds I'll ever hear
Are still inside my head
The kindest words I'll ever know
Are waiting to be said
The most entrancing sight of all
Is yet for me to see
And the dearest love in all the world
Is waiting somewhere for me
Is waiting somewhere, somewhere for me
About the composer
Richard Rogers (1902-1979) - American composer. He was the first ever EGOT winner
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
It was a significant accomplishment to be the first to win in all categories!
With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most well-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music.
5 potential winners of $100 - one in each region. "SouthEast Region"
Firm deadline is 1 February 2024 submission online with payment $5 fee
Review rules: download
Eligibility: junior membership and US Citizenship (not yet age 19 as of Feb 1)
Original music-themed poem (not a previous winner)
8-30 lines in length
THE SWEETEST SOUNDS
by Richard Rogers
The sweetest sounds I'll ever hear
Are still inside my head
The kindest words I'll ever know
Are waiting to be said
The most entrancing sight of all
Is yet for me to see
And the dearest love in all the world
Is waiting somewhere for me
Is waiting somewhere, somewhere for me
About the composer
Richard Rogers (1902-1979) - American composer. He was the first ever EGOT winner
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
It was a significant accomplishment to be the first to win in all categories!
With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most well-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music.