We’re delighted to announce the ten finalists for this year’s Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest! They, and the titles of their entered songs, are:
Alan Ehrlich
Dark Muddy Water
Jane Fallon
Where the River Meets the Trees
Mark Gostnell
By the River
Mary Hartman
Goose Poop
Daniel James
Slow Grow
Rachel Jumago (Arbielle)
By the River, Under the Trees
Kathy Kostelec
Rolling River
Carleen McCornack
Metolius Spring
John Sparrow
Under the Hill
Amelia White
Travel By Water
The finalists performed their songs live before the judges on Saturday afternoon in the Community Center Stage. The winner (underlined above) was Daniel James, for his song Slow Grow. Daniel was presented his check, the “Tumbleweed Trophy,” and performed his winning song between the first and second Headliner performances at the Saturday benefit concert.
The second place winner (and “People’s Choice” winner!) was Rachel Jumago (Arbielle) for her song By The River, Under The Trees. Third place went to Carleen McCornack for her song Metolius Spring.
All the finalist’s songs were excellent examples of strong writing, and we congratulate them all once again!