The 23rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (2006)

The grand prize, second prize, and third prize overall winners were announced at the MASC Gala on December 3, 2006 at Jammin Java.

WINNERS

Grand Prize overall: "Forgive Me" by Terence Nicholson (Washington, DC), which also won Gold in the Rap/Hip-hop category.

Second Prize overall: "I'm Waiting" by Joy Lippard and co-writer Paul Barber (Great Falls, VA), which also won Gold in the Gospel category. She also won Silver in the Pop category with her song "Be Yourself."

Third Prize overall: "Before I Fall" by Louis Cate (Alexandria, VA), which also won Gold in the Country category. He also won Silver in the Jazz category for his song "Compliments of the Blues."

CHILDREN'S

Gold: "Be the Best Bee" by Nancy Tucker (Goshen, CT)

Silver: " Use a Map" by Audrey Engdahl (Hyattsville, MD)

FOLK

Gold: "Keep the Change" by David Lamotte (Montreat, NC). He also won Silver in the Instrumental category for his song "Madison's Tune."

INSTRUMENTAL

Gold: "Beneath the Stars" by Greg Federico (Titusville, NJ)

JAZZ

Gold: "The Blues Down in the Delta" by Edward P. Becker (Silver Spring, MD)

OPEN

Gold: "My Name is Justin" by Ron Fetner (Seaford, VA)

Silver: "I Wish You Well" by Bill Mulroney (Ashton, MD)


POP

Gold: "Elixir" by Daniel Lee (Philadelphia, PA). He also won Silver in the Rap/Hip-hop category for his song "Tiny Spaces."

Silver: "Finish What You Started" by Angela Ortiz (Brooklyn, NY)

ROCK

Gold: "Mr. Socialite" by Jacob Hope (Leesburg, VA)

WORLD

Gold: "Siempre" by Allison Sutherland (Falls Church, VA)

Silver: "Be One" by Scott Harlan (Pikesville, MD) and Seth Kibel (co-writer)

Everyone

Jean Bayou (SAW President) and Siobhan Quinn (MASC Contest director) stand along with all the winners and presenters present at the MASC 23 Gala.

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