Do you have what it takes to be a STAR?
The Hoosier STAR vocal competition brings together amateur singers throughout the state to compete for recognition and cash prizes. Contestants are divided into two age groups: youth – 17 years old and under; and adult – 18 years old and over (at the time of auditions). Ten finalists, five in each age group, will advance to the final event and the chance to win monetary prizes along with the title of 2018 Hoosier STAR winner. Duet performers will enter as and be considered one finalist per each duet group.
The 10 Hoosier STAR finalists will perform along with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Philip Bauman on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Audience members will choose the final two winners in each age division based on that night’s performances. First and second place in the Youth Division will receive $500 and $250 respectively. First and second place in the Adult Division will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively.
Registration forms can be found at HoosierSTAR.com. Contestants are encouraged to pre-register for a guaranteed time slot. The registration fee for the audition is $20 per person or duet. If a competitor would like to audition as a soloist and a duet, they must submit two separate audition forms, including separate fees. Audition applications must be postmarked by March 16th in order to receive a guaranteed time slot. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during the audition dates.
Hoosier STAR is open to amateur soloists and duets only; no group performances may enter, and both competitors in a duet must be from the same age division. For auditions, applicants may provide their own accompanist, use a CD with no lead vocals, supply a digital mp3 capable device, or sing a cappella.
It is exciting to be able to help vocalists of all ages experience their dreams and this event provides the opportunity for them to perform for a live audience with the accompaniment of a full orchestra, The Hoosier STAR event showcases outstanding vocal talent and is one of the hottest tickets for entertainment in the state of Indiana!
WHAT: Hoosier STAR is a statewide vocal competition sponsored by Horizon Bank and NIPSCO. All proceeds from the event benefit La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Auditions, open to amateur singers of all ages and musical styles, are held to select 10 finalists who will compete for cash prizes at the September 8, 2018 event. The finalists perform with the La Porte County Orchestra and winners are determined by audience vote.
WHO: A contestant of any age must be an amateur vocalist and must be a resident of the state of Indiana or Southwest Michigan.
Auditions will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 from 9am – 5pm and on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 from noon to 5 p.m. (CST).
HOW: Preregister for a time slot with a $20 audition fee, checks made payable to La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.
The deadline for entry is March 16, 2018. Entries past this date are accepted, but requested time slots are not guaranteed. Walk-ins on the day of auditions will be worked into the schedule.
Visit hoosierstar.com for more information! For more info Call: 219-362-9020 Or email hoosierstar@lcso.net
Final Competition will be held on September 9th at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Rd., La Porte Indiana.
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