New York, NY, and Washington, D.C., November 3, 2006: As part of the national songwriting mentorship program,
ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES, two-time Grammy Award-winning children's music songwriters Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will call on students at J.C. Nalle Elementary School in the Marshall Heights community of Washington, D.C. on November 6 and 7, 2006 to teach them about the craft of songwriting.
Over 30 third to sixth grade students at J.C. Nalle Elementary School (55th & C St SE) will participate in the two-day program, which is designed to provide an engaging and inspiring way for kids to express themselves through songwriting, while teaching them to value and respect their own creative work and that of others.
America SCORES is an after-school program that uses soccer and poetry to inspire literacy, healthy living and civic responsibility among urban youth. As part of the
ASCAP Songwriter Residency program, Cathy and Marcy will focus on the students' creative work as a way to teach them about the craft of songwriting.
ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES launched in Washington D.C. on October 25, 2006 with hip-hop songwriter Lysette Titi and Americana-rock songwriter John Francis at the helm. The ASCAP Foundation, a public charity dedicated to supporting music education and talent development programs, funds the program.
The songwriting mentorship program will continue in New York City on November 9 and 13 at PS 161 and PS 180 where 60 elementary school students will work with leading Latin songwriter Roberto Poveda.
CATHY FINK AND MARCY MARXER are an eclectic folk festival on their own terms, celebrating 20+ years of music together. Two Grammy Awards, eleven Grammy nominations in the Folk and Children's music fields, and 40 WAMMY Awards (Washington Area Music Association) for folk, bluegrass and children's music make them top artists on a variety of circuits. They have sung at the White House Easter Egg Roll, appeared on the "Weekend Today Show" and on National Public Radio, been keynote singers for the AFL-CIO, entertained the Queen of Thailand, and performed at hundreds of folk festivals. Critics have praised their light harmonies and instrumental versatility. Cathy and Marcy sing, yodel, harmonize, spin tales, play breathtaking instrumentals and reach out to their audiences, which take part in the celebration.
www.cathymarcy.com
About America SCORES
America SCORES is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to use soccer and poetry to inspire among urban youth a lasting dedication to health, literacy, and community service. America SCORES operates soccer teams and teaches poetry in urban public schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods across the country. Teamwork developed on the soccer field (3 days/week) is translated to the poetry classroom (2 days/week) and to the community. The program operates five days per week after-school for a full fall and full spring season, and has recently been recognized by Charity Navigator as one of the most administratively efficient nonprofits in the country.
www.AmericaSCORES.org
About ASCAP Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 260,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with over 70 music rights organizations such that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members.
www.ascap.com
About The ASCAP Foundation
Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.
www.ascapfoundation.org
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