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Submit Your Entry on Behalf of a School

Only One Entry Per School Please
Music matters challenge FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We know... rules are never fun. But they help ensure that you have the best experience in taking part of the Music Matters Challenge.

The Music Matters Challenge is open to individuals of all ages and schools across the country. Whether you're a rising artist, a seasoned musician, an amateur who simply loves music, or part of a school community, you’re invited to join. Anyone in the U.S. can submit and be part of this movement to celebrate the power of music! Just make sure you confirm whether you'd like to submit under the Individual or School category before entering.

If you are entering the Music Matters Challenge on behalf of a school, welcome!  A few details to share to set you up for success.  First, each school is allowed only ONE submission.  A school faculty member must serve as the group representative and submit on behalf of the school.  Remember, the winning prize is a grant issued to the school to further music education for students, rather than an individual cash prize. 

If selected, our team will contact the faculty member to proceed with grant issuance and the special appearance on national television to perform your rendition of Let Music Fill My World.

If you are entering the Music Matters Challenge as an individual, how exciting!  We cannot wait to see your submission.  Here is what you need to know … for the individual prize, you may submit as a sole individual, a duo, or a group.  You must be 13 years of age or older when you submit, and/or have your legal guardian submit on your behalf if you are under 18 years of age. 

If selected, the individual submitting the video will be the sole individual eligible for receipt of the cash prize, and bear the responsibility for divvying up as appropriate amongst a multi-member group (if applicable).  Our team will communicate with the winner(s) to collaborate on the opportunity to participate in selecting a music teacher for an under-resourced school.

Follow these simple steps to join:
1. Showcase Your Talent

Create a rendition of the chorus of “Let Music Fill My World” (video up to 2 minutes).

Get creative — whether it’s singing, dancing, beatboxing, rapping, or playing an
instrument, we want to see your unique take on the song! 

Submissions can be as short as 30 seconds, with the goal to be 2 minutes or less, and
must highlight your creativity and passion for music.

2. Share Your Story

Write a short narrative (up to 250 words) explaining how music has positively influenced your life. This could include a memorable moment with a music teacher, a life-changing concert, or even how you’ve used music to inspire others.

3. Submit Your Entry

Upload your story and video by May 30, 2025, via our submission platform under the correct category of either School or Individual. Ensure your contact information is accurate so we can reach you if you’re a finalist!

Spread the Word! Tell your friends, share your entry on social media and tag us at @letmusicfillmyworld, and encourage others to participate. This is YOUR chance to help make a difference and win big!

 

The Challenge begins on February 3, 2025, and ends on May 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Shortly after the Music Matters Challenge concludes, the Top 10 submissions will be selected in June 2025. Once the finalists are announced, public voting on our website will open. After voting closes, the results will be tallied alongside the judges' evaluations. The Individual and School winners will then be officially announced later that month.

You can listen to the song, "Let Music Fill My World", and find the lyrics above in the "How To Enter The Music Matters Challenge" section. Click the "Listen to Let Music Fill My World" button above to listen to the song on your preferred streaming platform. Click the "Let Music Fill My World Lyrics" to view or download the lyrics.

The accepted files that you may submit your video in are: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, AVCHD, FLV, WEBM or HTML5

Each participant may submit one entry per category (Individual or School). If you need to withdraw your submission for any reason, please contact our team before May 30, 2025.

Once the Challenge ends, the Top 10 Individual submissions and the Top 10 School submissions will be selected by the judges. Submissions will be evaluated by our panel of judges based on creativity, musicality, and overall impact. Once the selections are made, Let Music Fill My World will feature the Top 10 videos in each category on our website, where public voting will then begin. The final winners will be determined through a combination of public voting and judge deliberation—so be sure to share your entry and rally support! #MusicMattersChallenge2025

We will notify you via email if your submission makes it into the Top 10 in either category. So be sure to double check your contact information before pressing the submit button!

There are many ways to get involved! You can vote for your favorite submissions during the public voting period, spread the word by sharing the Challenge on social media, and encourage others to participate. While we do not accept donations at this time, you can still support the movement by following us on social media. @letmusicfillmyworld #MusicMattersChallenge2025