Friday, December 15, 2017

CENTER STAGE JACKSON ANNOUNCES YOUTH SINGING COMPETITION 2018

Registration is now open for Center Stage Jackson's 10th Annual Youth Singing Competition, to be held at 7:00pm on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Northwest High School's Cafetorium (6900 Rives Junction Rd. Jackson, MI 49201).

This competition is open to youth in Jackson County or attending a Jackson County school that are in 12th grade or younger. Competitors will be divided into three categories: Child (age twelve and under), Teen (age thirteen through 12th grade), and Group/Ensemble (two or more singers). Registration is $25 per act (soloist or group/ensemble).

The registration deadline for competitors is Saturday January 20, 2018 at midnight. Registration must be completed online at www.CenterStageJackson.org. There is a limit of twenty acts, after which point registration will close.

Judges include Ann Holt, Jackie Livesay, Stephen Murphy, as well as Home.fm honorary judges. Competitors will be judged on criteria including tonal quality, breath, musical elements, and presentation.

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. The amount of the cash prizes will be determined by the amount of registration fees collected.

The winners of the Child and Teen categories will also get to co-host Mornings@Home on 106.9 Home.fm for a day!

An accompanist will be provided, or competitors have the option to either bring their own accompanist, or provide a CD with their background track.

Spectator tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door with cash, credit, or debit only, starting at 6:30pm on the night of the competition.

Special thanks to 2017-18 Official Media Sponsor, Home.fm!

Contact: Becky Onnen, Competition Director at mooleeboo@gmail.com or 517-945-8821.

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