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It含羞草研究社檚 a candidate for the , launched for a fifth year Thursday (Jan. 18) by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.
Her program gives musical groups of all ages and genres the opportunity to write and sing an original B.C.-themed song in the lead-up to 2021, the 150th anniversary of the province含羞草研究社檚 entry into the Confederation.
Entries will be judged by a panel of musicians, and a $1,000 award is given annually in each of three age categories.
The showcases winners and other entries from previous years.
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含羞草研究社淭he entries we have received for the past four seasons were outstanding and showed that community pride is alive and well in British Columbia,含羞草研究社 Guichon said on Thursday.
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Entries are due by March 30, .
含羞草研究社淲hether it is a school or community choir or other amateur musical group, all submissions must have a minimum of eight voices and musical accompaniment is welcome,含羞草研究社 says a post on the website.
含羞草研究社淓ach song must be original content, no longer than five minutes in length, and be based on the 含羞草研究社楤ritish Columbia 150含羞草研究社 themes. For younger age groups, adults may assist in the creation of the musical content. Musicality, spirit and originality are highly encouraged.含羞草研究社
to see a list of the contest winners since 2014.
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