Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 4, 1 April 1989 — ʻAhahui ʻOlelo Has Composing Contest: Children's Songs [ARTICLE]

ʻAhahui ʻOlelo Has Composing Contest: Children's Songs

The 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i organization of Hawaiian language teachers is sponsoring a eomposing contest for children's songs (mele). Contest organizers Puakea Nogelmeier and David Eyre say the purpose is to generate Hawaiian-lan-guage songs for children of Hawai'i, in particular those who speak Hawaiian. Deadline to submit a song entry is May 31, 1989. There are two categories of mele sought — melody and rhythm songs. Four cash prizes — $100, $75, $50, and $25 — will be awarded in eaeh category. Contest rules: 1) Mele must be in Hawaiian (a few English or nonsense words are acceptable). 2) Mele should be at least eight lines long. 3) Composers may collaborate. 4) Avoid strongly religious themes. 5) No songs that have already been recorded or published. To enter, submit a cassette of the song along with the Hawaiian text and English translation to: 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawaii — Mele, Box 92202, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822. Copyright will belong to eomposer but 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i reserves the right to publish, to print and to sell. For more information eall David Eyre at 946-4775.