Story Writing Challenge
Symphonic Story Time: Stories by Classic City Kids

Symphonic Story Time: Stories By Classic City Kids is a recital program featuring original works based on short stories written by local children ages K-5. Stories have been selected from our Story Writing Challenge submissions and converted into chamber music works by our wonderful music composition colleagues and collaborators. The original works will be showcased in a special recital program at the Athens-Clarke County Library Children’s Department on Sunday, June 2nd at 3:00pm.

The recital program is designed especially for young listeners but music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend. The recital is free and open to the public. Symphonic Story Time: Stories By Classic City Kids is made possible through a partnership with the Athens Regional Library System and with funding from the Athens Area Arts Council (AAAC).

Meet The Composers

  • Bethany Lambers

    Mother, wife, composer, musician, and attorny. Bethany received her Bachelor of Music in Music Composition from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2007.

  • Andrew Steck

    An autodidactic composer living in Athens Georgia drawing inspiration from all corners of popular and classical music.

  • Taylor Roland

    Drawn to the collaborative process of music making Taylor’s works involve working closely with performers to tailor compositions that showcase each musicians unique talents and personalities.

  • Nikolas Geerken

    Nikolas is a Greek-American musician, and composers from Iron Station, North Carolina. With musical roots ranging from metal to classical, Nik studied music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Our Story Writing Challenge Winners!

The Secret Cat written by Althea C. (Age 6) who is a Homeschool student in Athens, GA

Jerry and the Owl written by Atticus C. (Age 8) who is a Homeschool student in Athens, GA

Baby Mummy written by Corbin H. (Age 7) from Athens Montessori

The Girl and the Bear written by Eshal M. (Age 6) from Timothy Road Elementary

I am Ruby Bridges written by Breyl M. (Age 11) from Jonnie Lay Burkes Elementary

Rosemary’s Plan written by Georgia M. (Age 10) from Barrow Elementary

The 100 Week Spell written by Avery P. (Age 5) who is a Homeschool student in Athens, GA

The Girl and the Cow written by Ava P. (Age 9) from Whit Davis Elementary

The Strange Find written by Sadie S. (Age 10) from Barrow Elementary

Your Inner Beauty written by Adriana S. (Age 10) from Barrow Elementary