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
- Any high school student in grades 9 – 12 (as of August 2021) in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit 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
- 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
