Jewish Youth Song-Writing Contest 2011

The Fourth Young People's Jewish Song-Writing Contest for children 8-18, with a First-Prize Winner of $72 in each age category, is sponsored by Sharim v'Sharot Foundation and the United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. Second-Place winners will receive an award of $54.

Children residing or attending school in Mercer County, New Jersey or Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are asked to create original Jewish songs in three age-appropriate categories: 8-11, 12-15, 16-18.

The First Prize of $72 will be awarded in each age category. Songs will be judged by Jewish music educators, musicians, rabbis, cantors, principals or teachers employed in Jewish education. Winners will be presented to the community, and some of these songs may be performed at Sharim v'Sharot's Third Princeton Mercer Jewish Choral Festival on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 3 PM, to be held at Congregation Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Road in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Music reaches beyond boundaries and connects one generation to another. Young song-writers are asked to express their thoughts and feelings about Jewish life, events, people, prayers, customs, or writings.

 Download the guidelines, application blank, song lyrics, and helpful tips.