songwriters project
Week 29: Song - Blachly
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:53.Adam's piece was chosen as an honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project.
When I was one
By Adam Blachly
Twinfield Union School, Grade 2
When I was one
I learned how to play the drum
I was so happy
That I learned how to play the drum
When I was two
I learned how to tie my shoe
I was so happy
Week 29: Song -- Kylie
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:52.This was chosen for an honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project.
By Kylie
Richmond Elementary School, Grade 3
On New Year’s Eve you get to start all over,
Valentine’s Day you find your true love,
On St. Patrick’s Day you get a 4-leaf clover,
Easter bunny brings a chocolate dove.
Week 29 -- Song: Provost
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:46.Kaiya's poem was chosen for an honorable mention in our songWriters Project.
Your Love
By Kaiya Provost
Colchester High School, Grade 9
I still can’t choose between
My heart and my old memory
One’s crying out and one is almost gone
I can’t explain this feeling
I have found another like you
But part of me refuses to move on
Week 29: Song -- Young & Groll
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:43.Luke’s and Connor’s piece was chosen as honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project.
That’s Life
By Luke Young & Connor Groll
Essex Middle School, Grade 6
Yeah, yeah, life’s a little hard I know
Calm down, take this life on slow
Don’t fight, just go with the flow
(CHORUS)
Week 29: Song -- Wolff
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:40.songWriters Project
November
By Ariana Wolff
Bishop A. Marshall School, Grade 8
November, November,
You remind me of a put-out ember
Until snow comes you’re dull and gray
I can’t wait until you go away
November, November,
Week 29: Mist -- Fusco
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:34.Giovanni's lyrical poem was selected honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project
Mist
By Giovanni Fusco
Bishop John A. Marshall School, Grade 7
It flows like a rolling wave
That travels on a rolling hill
Of a rolling sky
Of a rolling space
Of a rolling time and of a rolling thought.
Week 29: Song: Spin Cycle -- Marchessault
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:30.Diana's song received honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project.
Spin Cycle
By Diana Marchessault
Colchester High School, Grade 9
Another sunrise
Another sunset
Another night with
Stars faded out under gray clouds
Week 29: Song -- Turner
Submitted by ggevalt on May 15, 2007 - 00:06.Alison's piece was an honorable mention in the Young songWriters Project.
Behind The Eyes of a Child
By Alison Turner
South Royalton Middle School, Grade 8
Being young,
It is so easy.
Life has just begun.
But now,
I’m getting older.
My young years are done.
Week 29: Song -- Rushford
Submitted by ggevalt on May 14, 2007 - 23:57.This was one of five honorable mentions in the Young songWriters Project.
Sunrise of the Moon
By Jamie Rushford
Essex Middle School Grade 6
When the rain comes down
If it’s only one does it still get drowned
It comes all the time
The time runs out and the bells chime
The chime sends the rain back to the skies
Rain no longer covers up my eyes
Week 29: Song: Waterfall -- Teale
Submitted by ggevalt on May 14, 2007 - 23:15.Lillian worked with Pete Sutherland on her song which is not quite completed. Once it is, it will be posted here and will be performed, perhaps on First Night in Burlington.
Waterfall in Winter
(A Villanelle)
By Lillian Teale
Bishop Marshall School, Grade 8
Sparkle, shimmer, splinter,
Running over rock and boulder
Waterfall in winter
Week 29: Song: I'm Dancing -- Valastro
Submitted by ggevalt on May 14, 2007 - 23:09.This was one of the three selected by the professional musicians for creation of music. Elana plans to perform this song, with a recording of her accompaniest and fellow composer Jon Gailmor, on Saturday, May 19,at the Young Tradition Concert on Waterfront Park, Burlington. (The concert is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
I’m Dancing
By Elana Valastro
Tuttle Middle School, Grade 6
I feel the air upon my face,
My mind is in another place;
As I glide across the floor,
It’s my favorite time once more;
Toes are pointed, body’s straight,
Feelin’ happy, feelin’ great;
I’m dancing.
Week 29: Song: Mud -- Landell
Submitted by ggevalt on May 14, 2007 - 19:16.This piece was one of three winners of the first Young songWriters Project. This poem has been put to music by musician Diana Winn Levine and will be performed sometime this summer or fall.
By Rebecca Landell
Homeschooled, Grade 12
I was walking down the road
‘Til I came to a hole,
