SAFETY FIRST!
While we intend on having another incredible year, we will continue to put the health and safety of our students above all else!
Social distancing and all COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect this season.
If you love to sing … If you want to showcase your talent …
If you can imagine yourself performing for thousands ONLINE…
You’ll want to participate in the fifth annual Shining Star CLE Competition!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE (as of the 2021 season, students from Stark & Wayne counties are now eligible to audition!)
- Any high school student in grades 9 – 12 (as of August 2021) in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit or Wayne counties (including home-schooled students).
- FREE TO ENTER!
- All Genres of Music Welcome!
THE SCHOLARSHIPS
- 1st PLACE: $10,000 college scholarship & the opportunity to perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra at Severance Hall.
- 2nd PLACE: $5,000 college scholarship.
- 3rd PLACE: $2,500 college scholarship.
- 4th PLACE: $1,000 college scholarship.
- BONUS PRIZE: $2,500 to 1st PLACE WINNER’S high school music department.
THE AUDITION PROCESS
- Round 1 (Video Auditions): April 1 – June 13, 2021
- Round 2 (Virtual “live” Auditions): June 28 & June 29, 2021 (PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS FOR YOUR ROUND 2 NEXT STEP EMAILS)
- Round 3 (Virtual Semifinals): Sunday, July 11, 2021
- Finalist Rehearsal Week: July 22-24, 2021
- Finalist In-person (using social distancing) Recording: Sunday, July 25, 2021
- Live Broadcast Run-through: TBD
- Round 4 (Finals): Sunday, August 29, 2021
