High Schoolers in Jamaica are invited
to participate in the inaugural event!

The Song Should Be Focused on
‘Strong Black Women & Their Role in History.’

Teachers should submit song(s) no later than June 1, 2019; with student(s) bio and head shot.

Email to:
song@ritamarleyfoundation.org

Prizes

• 1st place $50,000, plus other splendid prizes
• 2nd place $25,000, plus other splendid prizes
• 3rd place $15,000, plus other splendid prizes

Judging Criteria

Song Structure and Composition(20 Points)

• The song has a clear theme or cohesive idea
• The song has clearly identifiable sections, verse, chorus, etc.

Lyrics(20 Points)

• The song is written in English or Patois
• The lyrics evoke an emotional response from the listener
• Lyrics are syntactically and grammatically correct, while allowing for colloquial expressions and artistic language use.
• The lyrics are singable and memorable
• The lyrics have an identifiable rhyme scheme or pattern

Originality and Content(60 Points)

• The song expresses the theme in a new or fresh way
• The song is memorable
• The song has commercial potential
• The song must have a title
• The song focused on strong black women and their role in history