Bland Music Contest


In the spring of every year, the Lions of Virginia hold a State-Wide Music contest. This contest is called the "Lions of Virginia Bland Music Contest". It is named after James Bland, who wrote "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny". The final competition is held at the Lions State Convention, in May each year. The Bland Competition starts at the local level with many clubs, including Park West Lions Club, holding local competitions in both instrumental and vocal divisions. Over $25,000.00 is awarded in this state wide contest.

This years local contest for grade school, middle school and high school students will be held February 17, 2005 at 6:30 PM at the Manassas Baptist Church. First place winners in vocalists and instrumentalists will receive $100.00 cash and the chance to advance to the regional contest for additional scholarships Registration deadline is February 14, 2005. See your music teacher or contact the Park West Lions.

The Chairman of the Bland Contest at the Park West Lions club is Lion Robert Kirk. If you would like to participate in the contest and live in our area, please contact Lions Robert Kirk at pwlions@aol.com. Be sure you mention Bland Contest in the Subject Line.

For more information about James Bland the Bland Contest including a rendition of and "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny", click here for a link to the Lions of Northern Virginia web site, Bland Contest.