Donna Klein receives Grand Prize at 55^th Americana Art and Music Festival

 St. Petersburg, Florida

 Donna Klein received the Grand Prize in the live song competition of the 55^th Americana Art and Music Festival at Beaux Arts Modern Art Museum and Gallery on July 4, 2002.  Donna presented two progressive contemporary songs, “Glass of Sunshine” which is about her niece and “Silenced,” a life tribute dedicated to September 11.  “Silenced” is featured on Donna’s upcoming CD release, “Sail Beyond the Sunset.”

Joe First, the choral music teacher at Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School served as the judge for this year’s event.  He found it difficult to judge as “there were no clunkers presented today. “  He also commented that it was the complete originality of both compositions presented by Donna which earned her the top prize.

Other music awards went to: First Runner Up – Eric Scott McNeill, Second Runner Up – Alex Smith, and Third Runner Up – Cliff Patterson.

Beaux Arts Modern Art Museum and Gallery is located at 2635 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Florida, just west of downtown.  Thomas Bruce Reese is the director and can be reached at (727) 328-0702.

Lyrics:  Glass of Sunshine | Silenced
Sounds (mp3):  Glass of Sunshine | Silenced

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