Rik Bhattacharyya, who is twelve, in 2017 wrote this piano piece in response to some of the turmoil taking place in the world today. This is his thinking behind the piece: Currently our world is going through a lot of turmoil. Whether it is about missile testing in North Korea or terrorist attacks in France, we have all heard about these problems between nations, religions, ethnicity, etc. In my composition there are parts where there are minor chords making the whole song seem sad. However, sooner or later the violence stops (denoted by the major chords and arpeggios) and the world is happy again. [youtube url=”https://youtu.be/7WVm-oVJA74″ autoplay=”no”]
Let this be the World, a song without words by Kathleen Werth, 8
This lovely song by Kathleen Werth, 8, is beautiful musical moment. There are big formal pieces of music but there are also in all of our lives the songs we hum to ourselves. This song feels to me like a quiet, intimate communication. It makes me smile. [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/user-28081890/let-this-be-the-world” comments=”yes” auto_play=”no” color=”” width=”100%” height=”81px”]
Selfie Contest! Open to kids age 13 and younger
Winners will be featured on Stone Soup Online Top winners receive a prize. Open to kids age 13 and younger Free to enter Parental permission required Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2016 We want a selfie from you that isn’t ordinary. Can you take a selfie that tells a story? What if you dress in costume? Can you take a selfie that conveys emotion — sadness, happiness, curiosity? Can you take a selfie that makes us feel what you are thinking? Can you get across to us who you are — or who you want to be — with just one photograph taken of you by you? Send us a selfie unlike any selfie you have seen before. Be creative. Think original. Think outside the box. You may submit up to 3 images. Five winners will receive a $10 give certificate at Amazon.com
