Express the Music
Express the Music is a free, cross-curricular competition that authentically integrates creative writing into the English language arts and fine arts curriculums. Celebrating over 20 years in existence, Express the Music invites students grades 6-12 to discover a new orchestral work and respond with prose or poetry inspired by the music. This school year's music selection will be Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
How to Participate
All instructions are outlined in the Teacher's Guide. Entries must be postmarked by January 17, 2020.
Last season's winners:
Click on the each winner's name to view their entry.
Prose (Junior Division):
First place: Olivia Gentilini, 8th grade, LaSalle Springs Middle School
Second place: Melanie Migneco, 6th grade, Truman Middle School
Third place: Ava Brouster, 8th grade, Villa Duchesne
Prose (Senior Division):
First place: Mary Therese Capps, junior, Villa Duchesne
Second place: Rachel Ruddy, junior, Villa Duchesne
Third place: Mahtab Chaudry, senior, Parkway South High School
Poetry (Junior Division):
First place: Andrew Nehre, 6th grade, Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Second place: Alexandre Snyder, 8th grade, Wydown Middle School
Third place: Lilian Work, 8th grade, St. Mary Magdalen
Poetry (Senior Division):
First place: Addison Gherardini, senior, Nerinx Hall
Second place: Rachel Solverud, junior, Nerinx Hall
Third place: Emma Just, senior, Francis Howell High School
