CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE
CSA ENVIRONMENTAL SONGWRITING CONTEST

And a Tremendous THANK YOU to all these wonderful and talented songwriters
who submitted entries to help raise environmental awareness through music!

When we launched the Environmental Song Contest, we did not expect it to have such a broad reach and move so many people to participate.  We received entries from across the US, from Alaska to Maine, and across Canada.   Every song clearly exhibited a sincere passion for the topic being presented and an appreciation for the opportunity to speak to others through the incredible power of song.

There was a far greater number of excellent songs than the number of prizes we have available,  and we truly wish we could have given out more awards. 
We encourage everyone to visit the websites of all the artists listed below,  and support their work.

COME TO THE LIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENSS CONCERT ON SEPT 10 (See Below)

Jane Fallon Brookline, NH "Northern White" 1st PLACE - $2500	Susan Shann Ashland City, TN "Price on Heaven (Song For Bristol Bay)" 2nd PLACE - $1000	David Morris/Jodie Morris, Gaithersburg, MD "Kingdom Come" 3rd PLACE -$500	Jan Gillies Baker, WV "Change Is Coming" 4th PLACE -$250	Tom Hazuka Berlin, CT "The Farm (Fifteen Minurtes)" 4th PLACE -$250

HONORABLE MENTION (places 6-10)

6th Place	7th Place	8th Place	9th Place	10th Place (tie)	10th Place (tie)
Dan Schatz, West Chester, PA "The Promise of the Sowing"	David Roth Orleans, MA "I Do Not Need a Bag"	Becky Bridges** Torrington, CT "Climate Change Blue"	Bonnie Nichols Soldotna, AK "Little Pebble"	Katie Oates Charlotte, NC "Saving the Whales"	Douglas Hendren Harrisonburg, VA "Solar Spill"
** co-written with Bill Bridges, Fred Mertz,Beth Mertz

SPECIAL SHOUT-OUTS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS:

A special Honorable Mention to Paul Reiser and his  2nd-Grade students at Venable Elementary and Turner Elementary School in Virginia. Paul got kids involved in writing the songs he submitted.  That’s a great way to raise awareness in our upcoming generation.  
See  www.KidPanAlley.org

Our deepest thanks to music legend Si Kahn, who did an amazing job of spreading the word and getting folks to participate in this event.   Our thanks to him and all the talented folks in his network who lent their voice to this event. (http://www.sikahn.com)

We were also so pleased to hear from our friend and Grammy winner Tom Chapin , who shared several songs with us as well in support of our efforts.   Our sister organization L.U.N.C.H. (Local United Netowk to Combat Hunger) carries on the work of the great Harry Chapin. ( http://www.lunchensemble.com)

We appreciate what so many of you had to say to us::

"Thanks so much for sponsoring this Environmental Song Competition, a real contribution to the
  preservation of our world" – Si Kahn,  Charlotte, NC

"Thanks for helping awareness of our environment"   -- Jane Fallon, Brookline, NH

"Thanks for thinking of this contest. Seems to me to be a good thing all around" -- Bob Bossin,  BC, Canada

"Thanks for supporting environmental education through music!"-- Jan Gillies,  Baker, WV

"Thank you for focusing on our environmental issues. We must do all we can and right now" -- Jim Pennell, Indianapolis, IN

"Thanks for sharing my view that music can be used to promote a healthier environment" -- Bill Sidenstick,  Burke, VA

"Thanks, and thanks for sponsoring this most interesting contest!" -- Doug Hendren, Harrisoburg, VA

"Thanks for your efforts" -- Steve Eulberg,  San Mateo, CA

"Thanks for the opportunity!" -- Mike Turner, Fairhope, AL

"Thanks for doing this contest!" -- Rob Veale, Fairfax, VA

Support our fellow singer-songwriters who have participated in this event, lending their talent and creativity to the cause of raising environmental awareness through music.   Visit their websites, and listen to their work.                

Contest organizers:

Bill Pere   http://www.billpere.com
Connecticut Songwriters Association  http://www.ctsongs.com

COME TO THE LIVE PERFORMANCE!
with some of the contest winners including
Grand Prize Winner Jane Fallon, and guest appearances from
Bill Pere, Kay Pere, Mandy Sullivan, and other artists.

COME HEAR THE SONGS THAT GIVE VOICE TO SOME OF THE IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT US ALL. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Environmental Awareness Concert
September 10, 3-5pm at the historic
Coogan Farm Nature & Heritage Center, Mystic, CT

COME HEAR OUR CONTEST WINNERS AND SOME GREAT ARTISTS WITH
SONGS TO RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. 
Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket, and enjoy the afternoon in a a beautiful natural setting.   Rain or Shine.

COME JOIN US! BRING A FRIEND!
(Bring chairs and a picnic blanket!)

OUR SPONORS:

    And Some Concerned Anonymous Donors

A tremendous "thank you" to the many talented and passionate songwriters who shared their music and their desire to raise awareness and evoke action for the environemtnal issues that affect us all,

( CSA is one of the oldest and most active songwriter organizations in the U.S.  Founded in 1979, CSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original music.  CSA has run or participated in many songwriting and performance competitions across the U.S. and internationally.  CSA's current President is Grammy-winning songwriter Bill Pere,  who is the author of the industry-standard songwriting guide "Songcrafters; Coloring Book" )