Florida students compete in the Southeast Region Deadline: Saturday February 1, 2025
Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
be a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs
be an American Citizen
not have reached their 19th birthday as of the application deadline
not be a previous winner of this award
Poem Requirements: Any form of poetry is acceptable. The poem may be in traditional rhyming form, free verse, story, poetry form, etc. The poem must:
be an original, unpublished creation of the entrant
have a musical theme and musically themed title
have a length between eight and thirty lines
be submitted as a PDF file
not explicitly include personally identifiable information*, such as name, address, contact information, teacher information, club details, etc. Including PII* on the poem is an automatic disqualification Submission:
Verify NFMC Membership: Membership type may be junior club/junior associate group or individual junior. If not currently a member, visit nfmc-music.org/payment to pay the required dues of $13.00.
Pay the Entry Fee: Visit nfmc-music.org/payment to pay the $5 entry fee. Be sure to select “Competition Entry Fees” from the drop-down menu. Enter “Angie Greer Music in Poetry Contest” in the description.
Upload Files: Go to https://forms.nfmc-music.org, make the appropriate selections and attach the poem.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Debra Hughes--[email protected].
Example Poem
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.