New state song contest
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
By: Rebecca Morgan

November 27, 2007 -- For years, Florida's state song, Stephen Foster's Swanee River, has caused controversery because of lyrics that many consider racist. When state leaders decided it was time to do something about it, they partnered with the Florida Music Educator's Association to organize a contest for a new song. Over 240 people wrote or suggested songs. Finalists are expected to be announced next week, and 2 of the hopefuls live right here in Central Florida, as 90.7's Becky Morgan reports.

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Listen to the full performances of the state song entries - Christopher Marshall's My Florida Home and Lloyd Marcus' We Call Florida Home. 

The finalists will be posted at the Just Sing Florida website.

Learn more about the composers at their websites - Christopher Marshall and Lloyd Marcus.  Marshall's song was performed by the Orlando Chorale and Marcus' was produced at the recording studio he built for the Deltona Arts & Historical Center.