Roger MacNaughton Earns First Place in the International Music Awards
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (January 8, 2007) - Grand Rapids composer, Roger MacNaughton,
has been awarded first place in the United States for his composition 鈥淐harlevoix
Keepsake鈥� by the International Music Aid Awards. Performed by MacNaughton on piano
and Steve VanRavenswaay on cello, the winning composition is one of six original instrumental
tunes written by MacNaugthon and recorded on the 2006 Acoustic Arts CD release Winter
Canvas.
Music Aid was launched in 1998 in England to 鈥渦se the power of music to help brighten the lives of everyone 鈥� including the world鈥檚 poorest children and others in need.鈥� Initially a seven day 鈥淎rt of Music鈥� Festival held in London, the event featured art exhibits and live performances attended by over 100,000 people. Signed guitars and album covers from many famous names including Paul McCartney, John Lee Hooker, Oasis, and Bono helped raise funds for village children in SE Asia. Music Aid continues to provide free international support to bone fide music related charities and projects.
Recently expanded to include The International Music Aid Awards, Music Aid annually recognizes the Best Composition, Best Band, Best Male and Female Solo Artists, and Best Production. MacNaughton鈥檚 鈥淐harlevoix Keepsake鈥� won Best Composition in the United States. Music Aid offers award winners international support in developing their careers.
Music Aid was launched in 1998 in England to 鈥渦se the power of music to help brighten the lives of everyone 鈥� including the world鈥檚 poorest children and others in need.鈥� Initially a seven day 鈥淎rt of Music鈥� Festival held in London, the event featured art exhibits and live performances attended by over 100,000 people. Signed guitars and album covers from many famous names including Paul McCartney, John Lee Hooker, Oasis, and Bono helped raise funds for village children in SE Asia. Music Aid continues to provide free international support to bone fide music related charities and projects.
Recently expanded to include The International Music Aid Awards, Music Aid annually recognizes the Best Composition, Best Band, Best Male and Female Solo Artists, and Best Production. MacNaughton鈥檚 鈥淐harlevoix Keepsake鈥� won Best Composition in the United States. Music Aid offers award winners international support in developing their careers.