Teams will present a new song of no more than 5 minutes for voice and piano in any language for the voting audience, who—in the poetry slam tradition—will then vote on their favorites and award $1000 in prize money.

sponsored by Maurice and Linda Binkow

The Sparks & Wiry Cries songSLAM is a unique opportunity for composer/performer teams to premiere new art songs and compete for cash prizes.

Each team will present a new song for voice and piano in any language for the voting audience, who—in the poetry slam tradition—will then vote on their favorites and award $1,000 in prize money.

Participants:

• Kaye Hoffmeyer
• Noah Fishman
• Katherine Calcamuggio Donner
• Benjamin Gillman
• Jenny Creswell
• Connor Reinman