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The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announces
Hoosier Star Auditions
March 15 and 16, 2008
La Porte Little Theatre, 218 “A” Street, La Porte
Audition Fee $20.00 (non-refundable)
Additional Information:
Cheryl Ferguson-362-9020 or executive@lcso.net
www.lcso.net
HOOSIER STAR IS BACK!!! Auditions for Hoosier Star 2008, a benefit for the La Porte
County Symphony Orchestra, will be Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 at La
Porte Little Theatre, 218 A. Street, La Porte. Five judges will select 12 finalists, six in
the youth division (17 & under) and six in the adult division (18 & over). The winners will
perform at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, on Saturday, June
21, 2008 with the LCSO orchestra under the direction music director and conductor Philip
Bauman. After each song, six on-stage commentators will share their thoughts about the
performer’s stage presence, vocal range, style and talent. Joe Mellen of Michigan City will
be the Master of Ceremonies. The audience will have the final say-so by voting for the
Hoosier Star winners. The three top finishers in the adult division will receive cash prizes -
- $1,000, first place; $750, second place; and $500, third place. The three top winners in
the youth division will receive cash prizes- $500, first place; $400 second place; and $300
for third place.
Vocalists may choose to sing classical, Broadway music, country, gospel, pop, rock,
jazz, opera, blues etc. The Hoosier Star contest is open to amateur soloists only, no duets
or group performances. For auditions, applicants may provide their own accompanist, CD
or karaoke machine, or sing a cappella. In addition, a piano accompanist will be
provided.
Applicants must live in one of the following counties: La Porte, Porter, Lake, St. Joseph,
Starke, Pulaski, Jasper and Marshall in Indiana or Berrien County, Michigan.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine. To receive an application, call the Symphony office
at (219) 362-9020 or visit www.lcso.net or Hoosierstar@lcso.net. The deadline for entry is
March 8, 2008. The $20 audition fee will be contributed to this fundraising event for the
orchestra.
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For additional article information contact:
Marcia Morris,
President (219) 362-4998
Cheryl Ferguson
Executive Director
or Hoosierstar@lcso.net
Sheryl Edwards-Chairperson 219-363-8175 (press only)
Photos available upon request
LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 563
LaPorte,IN 46352
www.lcso.net
219-362-9020
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