Music

FIRST PLACE

Alena Zepkowski, Grade 1 “Special in This World”

“I was thinking about what to sing, and a message popped in my head. I matter because I am special in this world. I wanted to sing about why I am special.”

SECOND PLACE

Akira Hori, Grade 2 “I Matter Because I’m the Only One”

“I wrote this music because I wanted to express myself. I am happy and strong. I am proud of myself. There is no two of me. I am the only one.”

THIRD PLACE

Micah Zappaterra, Grade 2 “Micah’s Original Drum Beat and Padada Solo”

“I matter because I played from my heart. This drum solo shows me playing from my heart. Playing from my heart matters because it just makes me happy.”

FIRST PLACE

Presley Phelan, Grade 5 “Forever is Today”

“This song relates to the theme because it is an Anthem for me and everyone that we all matter! Nobody should be judged or bullied, we are all unique and all have a voice and we all matter!!”

SECOND PLACE

Winona Bradshaw, Grade 3 “Humans Not Shadows”

“I’m trying to say that all human beings are strong. Even kids can change the world. I want everyone to remember that you aren’t a shadow so you should shine.”

THIRD PLACE

Graham Woltz, Grade 4 “I Matter Because I’m Creative”

“I played electric guitar to create the chords and then I created corresponding notes to match the chords. I had to put it together in GarageBand and added the drum line.”