Music Composition
Entries and artist statements in the Music Composition category for the 2023 Reflections contest sponsored by Adams Middle School PTSA. The entry that receives the Award of Excellence advances to the next round.
Middle School Division
MC-MS-02-Beam_of_Hope_lyrics.pdfMC-MS-02-Beam_of_Hope_notation.pdfBeam of Hope
by Hailey Elias, 8th grade
This composition reflects the beam of hope that shines within all of us. It holds the key to our worth and potential. Even through the darkest times, it is crucial to hold onto hope. Doing so ignites your fire, as it allows us to reach our full capabilities. The lyrics from the first verse depicts the feeling of hopelessness and unworthiness, but transitioning to the chorus and beyond, it reminds us to embrace hope. Each individual carries the flame of hope, representing the infinite realm of possibilities.
Award of Excellence
Award of Excellence - Redondo Beach Council PTA
Award of Excellence - Thirty-Third District PTA
Award of Excellence - California State PTA
Award of Merit - National PTA
Entry #: MC-MS-02Music - entrant as singer, piano, bass guitar (on keyboard) and electric drums.
MC-MS-01-Sparks_of_Hope_notation.pdfSparks of Hope
by Elijah Ying, 6th grade
I have hope because of my family and my friends whom are worth living for. I have hope because of the things I have, food, water, shelter. I think about so many people in this world who don’t have these things, and it makes me grateful for the life I have. My music represents that by showing happiness and joy, sounding cheerful and bright in the beginning but darker in the middle, representing the hate and suffering in the world, the hope that we can conquer it is represented in the end with the same bright music.
Award of Merit
Entry #: MC-MS-01Music - composed by entrant, performed by Karenn Presti. Instrument: Piano