Our Songs of the Susquehanna project is in its sixth year. It was developed as a way to raise awareness about all facets of the river and the watershed it sustains while offering an additional platform for our region's extremely talented musicians to share their craft. It has evolved into a way for people of all skill levels to express their love of the Susquehanna, its history and our need to protect this valuable resource and the aquatic ecosystem connected to it.
Each year, we encourage musicians of all backgrounds, skill levels, genres, etc., to submit original songs inspired by the Susquehanna, its tributaries and/or the creatures that depend on these resources. We are currently accepting submissions through Jan. 31, 2026, for our Volume 6 album consideration. More information on that below.
The 2025 album is a special project, offering a two-disc, 30-song "Greatest Hits" experience with 15 new songs from the submissions provided in 2024/25 and 15 of the most popular songs from the four previous albums mixed in. We also pulled together a special secondary educational project called Aquatics & Acoustics that you can check out here.
Each year, we encourage musicians of all backgrounds, skill levels, genres, etc., to submit original songs inspired by the Susquehanna, its tributaries and/or the creatures that depend on these resources. We are currently accepting submissions through Jan. 31, 2026, for our Volume 6 album consideration. More information on that below.
The 2025 album is a special project, offering a two-disc, 30-song "Greatest Hits" experience with 15 new songs from the submissions provided in 2024/25 and 15 of the most popular songs from the four previous albums mixed in. We also pulled together a special secondary educational project called Aquatics & Acoustics that you can check out here.
Check out the Songs of the Susquehanna Vol. 5 Greatest Hits announcement podcast with a snippet of each song included below. And then consider supporting the effort by purchasing an album.
Songs of the Susquehanna 2025: Greatest Hits 2-CD album
$25.00
Celebrating its five-year anniversary, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association's Songs of the Susquehanna project has pulled together a special 30-song, 2-CD Greatest Hits album. Available in either CD or USB format.
Songs of the Susquehanna Volume 1 CD
$15.00
Check out 20 of the 46 original river-inspired songs submitted into our inaugural Songs of the Susquehanna project. This collection includes a great variety of genres, stories and information that helps engage the listener with the environmental, recreational, therapeutic and historical elements of our river and its tributaries. CDs are available for pickup at 112 Market Street, Sunbury, or can be sent to you in the mail.
Songs of the Susquehanna: Volume 2 (2022)
$1.00 - $15.00
Purchase our Songs of the Susquehanna: Volume 2 album or individual songs from the album (via MP3 downloadable versions sent via email). Individual songs are $1 each, with 50 cents of that going to the artist and 50 cents going toward the work of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. You can purchase the full album via a CD ($15) of all 20 songs that will be mailed to you or 20 MP3 files (also $15) sent digitally to you. Send any questions you may have to [email protected]
Songs of the Susquehanna: Volume 3 (2023)
$1.00 - $15.00
Purchase our Songs of the Susquehanna: Volume 3 album or individual songs from the album (via MP3 downloadable versions sent via email). Individual songs are $1 each, with 50 cents of that going to the artist and 50 cents going toward the work of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. You can purchase the full album via a CD ($15) of all 20 songs that will be mailed to you or 20 MP3 files (also $15) sent digitally to you. Send any questions you may have to [email protected]
2026 submissions accepted now until Jan. 31, 2026
We are currently accepting submissions of new original songs inspired by the Susquehanna River, its tributaries and/or the creatures that depend on it all for consideration for our 2026 Songs of the Susquehanna effort. This year, we are putting an extra emphasis on student-based submissions, encouraging schools, music departments and other areas to lift up young artists, writers, etc. to get involved and share their collective voice in song options.
Any musician, regardless of skill level, can submit songs ... either with lyrics or instrumentals. They should be no longer than five minutes in length and any with lyrics need to be appropriate for all ages to listen to. No explicit lyrics, please. We are limiting submissions to two per musician/artist/group EXCEPT if that individual or group submits a third option that includes student involvement in vocals, instrumental and/or songwriting. Again, our goal with this year's album is to give our young musicians an extra opportunity for a voice about our river.
All submissions should be sent via email as either .wav or .mp3 files to [email protected] and any lyrics should be included in the body of the email or as an attached word document. All submissions are due no later than Jan. 31, 2026. They will all be shared on our website during the month of February 2026 for online feedback before the final 20 are selected for our 2026 album.
In addition, this year, we will be holding a special Songs of the Susquehanna concert event in coordination with our Songs of the Susquehanna featuring artists from our 2026 album (and some from previous years as space and time allow). More on this will be shared as it becomes available. Other cool opportunities with this project are in the works and will be shared as they become available.
If you have any questions or need assistance in connecting with a local musician to get an idea moving toward a song, contact us at [email protected].
Any musician, regardless of skill level, can submit songs ... either with lyrics or instrumentals. They should be no longer than five minutes in length and any with lyrics need to be appropriate for all ages to listen to. No explicit lyrics, please. We are limiting submissions to two per musician/artist/group EXCEPT if that individual or group submits a third option that includes student involvement in vocals, instrumental and/or songwriting. Again, our goal with this year's album is to give our young musicians an extra opportunity for a voice about our river.
All submissions should be sent via email as either .wav or .mp3 files to [email protected] and any lyrics should be included in the body of the email or as an attached word document. All submissions are due no later than Jan. 31, 2026. They will all be shared on our website during the month of February 2026 for online feedback before the final 20 are selected for our 2026 album.
In addition, this year, we will be holding a special Songs of the Susquehanna concert event in coordination with our Songs of the Susquehanna featuring artists from our 2026 album (and some from previous years as space and time allow). More on this will be shared as it becomes available. Other cool opportunities with this project are in the works and will be shared as they become available.
If you have any questions or need assistance in connecting with a local musician to get an idea moving toward a song, contact us at [email protected].
