BALCH SPRINGS IDOL SEEKS SINGERS
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Gotta song to sing? We want to hear it. Balch Springs is seeking singers, age 14-21, to compete in the 2009 Balch Springs Idol, sponsored by the Balch Springs Visual and Performing Arts Alliance.
Contestants will compete in one of two preliminary competitions, May 30 or June 6. Five finalists will be chosen each night to compete at the final on June 13. The top three winners will each receive a cash prize and gift certificate. Top finalists will also be featured throughout 2009-2010 at various events and performances.
Registration fee is $10 per song per contestant. The deadline for registration is May 23. Singers can register for the competition online at www.balchspringsartsalliance.org or via email to idol@balchspringsartsalliance.org.
The public is invited to attend all three competitions. Admission is $5 and will be sold at the door. All competitions will be held at the Library-Learning Center Auditorium located at 12450 Elam Road in Balch Springs.
Judges include: Dr. T-Byrd Gordon, Grammy nominee and internationally-known musician. T-Byrd is proficient at 27 instruments and has performed all over the world with his 16-piece orchestra. Alvester Gibson, arts entrepreneur, is former owner of House of Knowledge book store and fine art gallery in Texarkana. Mr. Gibson was also involved with the Texarkana Idol. Sandra Bellamy Wood has over 25 years of experience as a singer, instructor and musical director. She directed “Art For Kids Sake” presenting musical theatre to over 5,000 students per year in the mid-nineties.
As for why they’re hosting an ‘Idol’, T-Byrd said “We want to bring our community together. There are many talented young people in our city and we want to feature them in the spotlight!”
Arts Alliance programs also include a voice class, music and theatre workshops, instrumental/songwriting seminars, art gallery showings and a continuation of the Dr. Larry “T-Byrd” Gordon Cultural Art Series started in June 2007.
Singers can register for the competition online at www.balchspringsartsalliance.org or via email to idol@balchspringsartsalliance.org.
