2015 National Teachers' Month: NOTED Song Writing Contest

Mechanics and Guidelines

In celebration of the World Teachers Day 2015, the NOTED Song Writing Contest is open to all high school and college students in the Philippines.

Entries may be individually or collaboratively authored. However, only one prize will be awarded in case of collaborative composition.
Each participant may submit as many entries as he/she can.
Entries:
Lyrics may be in English or Filipino
The song lyrics and music content should be consistent with the theme of World
Teachers Day Celebration with the statement – ‘MY TEACHER, MY HERO.’
The song tune and lyrics must be affirmed as an original composition of the composers.
Any entry that will be proven to be not original shall be disqualified, and no substitute entry may be allowed.
Songs must not be longer that three (3) minutes; and maybe in any musical genres as long as the message shall adhere to the given theme.
Contestants must submit the entry form with one recent “2 x 2” collared photo to noted2015ntm@gmail.com. Entry forms may be downloaded here.
Entries must be submitted in CD format, together with hard copies of the lyrics and name of the lyricist. All of the above requirements must be placed in a brown envelope and mailed or hand carried on or before September 15, 2015 to the address below:

All entries will automatically become the official property of the MBFI - Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators (NOTED).
Entries shall be judged based on the following criteria:

All entries shall be judged by a Board of Judges composed of experts in the field music and education. The Board of Judges’ decision is considered final and irrevocable.The winning entries shall be featured in one of the activities of the World Teachers Day Celebration.
Winners will receive a certificate of recognition and a cash prize.