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10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Finalists Concert 

Music Center at Strathmore, Friday, April 24,7:30 p.m. 

WHAT: The 10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Finalists Concert, featuring nine finalists performing original songs live, with winners announced in both adult and youth categories.

WHY: A one-night performance showcasing emerging songwriters from across the DMV—from a 14-year-old student to artists who have opened for Grammy winners—with a $10,000 prize and recording support for the adult winner and a $2,500 youth prize. 

WHO: Nine finalist songwriters from across the DMV.

- Adult Finalists: Laura Brino (Arnold, Md.), Sam McCormally (Mount Rainier, Md.), Erynn McLeod (Charlottesville, Va.), Integriti Reeves (Upper Marlboro, Md.), She-unO (Silver Spring, Md.), Marissa Zechinato (Brooklyn Park, Md.).

- Youth Finalists:  Erin Leberknight (Ellicott City, Md.), Saanvi Purohit (Clarksburg, Md.), Nate Stern (Washington, D.C.).

WHEN: Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852

ASSETS/VISUALS: Press comp tickets, images, performances, and interviews are available upon request. 

Meet the artists at a free dessert party after the show.

MEDIA CONTACT:

PJ Feinstein, Director of Communications, pfeinstein@strathmore.org 

Brandii M. Toby-Leon, Publicity Consultant, btoby-leon@strathmore.org