The K-12 Songwriting Competition offers southern Arizona students in grades K-12 the unique opportunity to write and submit original songs as they compete for a chance to perform their songs during the Tucson Desert Song Festival. Students submit their lyrics and a recording of their piece below. After submissions close, a panel of judges selects finalists to perform at the annual “Songwriting Showcase” where they compete for cash prizes and scholarship opportunities. For complete details, click here. Applications Due: Monday, November 27, 2017 before midnight Songwriting Showcase: Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Fred Fox School of Music Questions? Call 1-888-546-3305 and ask for info on Songwriting Competition or write to [email protected].
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Title your MP3 with your SONG TITLE only (no student names). Please only send it as an MP3 format: • One method: Record your song as an audio file from a smart phone recording app. • Second method: If you record off of your phone or a camera as a video, you can upload your video file to YouTube and then use a free YouTube to MP3 Converter to create and download your MP3. • Third method: Record directly onto your computer using a microphone and audio software; here are some instructions and free resources.
