PRESS RELEASE                                                                                          PRESS RELEASE Press Release-For Immediate Release The La  Porte County Symphony Orchestra announces Hoosier STAR 2010 Auditions Date: Auditions-March 13 & 14            Deadline for audition applications-March 6, 2010 Location: La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A Street, La Porte Audition Fee: $20.00 (non-refundable) Press Contacts Only:   Sheryl Edwards-Chairperson, 219-363-8175  or hoosierstar@lcso.net Lee Bauman, Executive Director, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Office: 219-362-9020, executive@lcso.net, Cell: 630-235-8676 For additional photos www.LCSO.net   Attention all singers! Schedule your audition to become a Hoosier STAR Finalist! WHAT: Hoosier STAR 2010, a vocal competition sponsored by Horizon Bank  to raise funds for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Amateur singers of all musical types will compete for prizes. Auditions determine at least 12 finalists to compete for cash prizes for the winners of the June 19, 2010 event. WHO:  Contestants must be a resident of the state of Indiana or Southwest Michigan. WHEN: March 13 & 14, 2010 (two days of auditions) WHERE: La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A Street, La Porte, Indiana 46350 HOW: Preregister for a time slot with a $20 audition fee.  The deadline for entry is March 6, 2010. A fill in form is available online  or download the rules and form to mail with a check to:       LCSO       P.O. Box 563       La Porte, IN 46352-0563 QUESTIONS: www.LCSO.net, 219 362-9020, Hoosierstar@LCSO.net The shine of HOOSIER STAR sparkles as contestants warm up their voices in competition. On March 13 & 14 a panel of five judges will select 12 finalists, six in the youth division (17 & under) and six in the adult division (18 & over). Vocalists may choose to sing all types of music such as classical, Broadway, country, gospel, pop, rock, jazz, opera, or blues. This contest is open to amateur soloists only; no duets or group performances may enter. For auditions, applicants may provide their own accompanist, use a CD with no lead vocals, or sing a cappella. These finalists will prepare for the performance of a lifetime.  On Saturday, June 19, 2010, twelve contestants will perform at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, Indiana.  Selected finalists will be accompanied by two talented musical sensations - a quality group of musicians from the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra and their outstanding music director and conductor, Philip Bauman.  With this combined talent, anything can happen, and all types of musical performances are possible.   Maestro Bauman and the orchestra work diligently to bring out the star qualities of each contestant. Big prize money sponsored by Kingbury Elevator is awarded to the winners.  An interesting twist to this event is that the audience in attendance at the June performance votes to determine the winners. The three top finishers in the Adult Division will receive cash awards - $1,000, first place; $750, second place; and $500, third place.  The three top winners in the Youth Division will receive cash awards - $500, first place; $400, second place; and $300, for third place.    Sign up today.  Contestants will receive a time slot for an individual audition on a first- come, first-served basis.