A Guelph youth is being credited with being the creator of The Sound of Crime Stoppers.
Kieran Bates, a Grade 10 student at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph, not only wrote the original piece of music, but played all the instruments.
The song will now be used by Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) as theme music for broadcast and social media applications.
“The Board of Directors decided on the winner and had an instant response to Kieran’s entry,” said Sarah Bowers-Peter, Program Coordinator for CSGW.
“We are very pleased with the ‘Sound’ and are blown away by Kieran’s skill and ability.”
The entry features a strong bass guitar presence, followed up with drums and bass for an impactful, distinctive sound.
“I wanted to see if I could push my boundaries and write something not from the heart, but for a purpose,” said Bates, who acknowledges this is the first time he’s written anything with this particular sound.
“I am honoured that Crime Stoppers appreciated my song, and this will motivate me to keep creating.”
The contest was open to high school students in the City of Guelph and County of Wellington, with the top prize winner receiving a recording session from Jam School of Guelph.
The song will be released in early January and the official announcement took place Jan. 4 at the Guelph City Hall during the CSGW flag raising ceremony.
The announcement of the winner falls within Crime Stoppers Month, which runs nation-wide throughout January.
