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The finalists have been chosen for the September 15, 2012 competition

Photos, bios and samples of the 2012 finalists' singing can be found at www.HoosierStar.com  

12 Finalists Announced

YOUTH DIVISION

Hailey Bohlin - Highland, IN

Jordan De Vaney - Avon, IN

Shania Dozier - Kouts, IN

Alexandra Jeffirs - Argos, IN

Miranda Steele - La Porte, IN

Grace Tarnow - Mill Creek, IN 

ADULT DIVISION 

Ashley Ault - Lansing, MI

Rick Barnes - La Porte, IN 

Thomas Fife - Crown Point, IN 

Jordan Gameon - Terrre Haute, IN

Mei Yang Laue - South Bend, IN

Elizabeth Schleicher - Granger, IN 

12 finalists will prepare for the chance to participate in a competition on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, Indiana.  These selected finalists will be accompanied by the Hoosier STAR Orchestra, an outstanding  group of musicians that are assembled by Phil Bauman, the energetic music director and conductor of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.  It promises to be a program that is entertaining and full of surprises.  Dreams are fulfilled as contestants perform in this exciting competition where entertaining musical performances unfold.  Maestro Bauman and the orchestra work diligently to bring out the star qualities of each contestant.

Get involved by sponsoring a contestant.  Use this information to determine which the level of sponsorship you are most interested.

 Hoosier STAR 2012 Sponsorship Form (544.07 kB)

The next step for these finalists is a photography session with Bukva Imaging Group. After their photo shoot each contestant will work with Maestro Bauman to determine the best song for their performance.  Ticket sales will begin, the civic will be transformed and a new Hoosier Star winner will be determined by audience vote.

HOOSIER STAR 2011 CONGRATULATIONS TO:

YOUTH DIVISION

1st -  Jenny Madrigal

2nd -   Selah Plotner

ADULT DIVISION

1st - Betsy Archer

2nd - Suzi Carpenter

Rising Star Award

Lena Tirotta

The evening was incredible for this fundraising event benefiting the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.   Congratulations to all the contestents on a thrilling evening of vocal talent.

There are two age divisions:

• Youth- 17 and under
• Adult - 18 and older
  (Contestant's age at the time of auditions)

6 finalists from each division have been selected for 12 contestants to compete on September 17, 2011!

CASH prizes and the opportunity to perform to live music from the HoosierSTAR orchestra lead by Phil Bauman.

Hoosier STAR 2011 FINALISTS

YOUTH DIVISION

Sponsored by: Liz Bianco's Fans Swanson Insurance Amhurst Asylum	Sponsored by: V. Michael Drayton Sallwasser & McCain Attorneys at Law
Sponsored by: Hester J. W. Muller MD, La Porte Radiology Inc The Image House	Sponsored by: Kingsbury Elevator Fryar Orthodontics India's Our Star Fan Club Daniel Luck Family
Sponsored by: CVS Pharmacy Tirotta Family	Sponsored by: Leonard Frank Anglis, DDS  - Implant & Restorative Dentistry Z Alloy Inc Borner - Zdanowicz Family

ADULT DIVISION

Sponsored by: Leigh & Marcia Morris	Sponsored by: Hooligan's Ashley's Friends & Family Indiana Beer
Sponsored by: Antler Bay Whitetail Ranch RE/MAX Affiliates Shoreline Auction Company	Sponsored by: Mazur -  Alban Family Ball State University Singers Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Max Elements, Custom Design Performancewear
Sponsored by: General Insurance Services-GIS	Sponsored by: Friedman & Associates P.C. First United Methodist Church Edward D. Jones