Music Center’s Annual Performing Arts Contest Extends Deadline to Oct. 18

The Music Center’s Spotlight, a free annual competition for Southern California high school students, has
extended the application deadline to Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

Spotlight provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development through auditions, feedback and mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators.

Applying for Spotlight is free, and high school students of all skill levels are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a video audition online and may apply in one or more of the following categories: Acting, Ballet, Dance, Classical Instrumental, Contemporary Instrumental, Classical Voice and Non-Classical Voice.

All who apply will receive personalized written feedback from distinguished panels ofjudges and a certificate of achievement. Each applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable audition experience and knowledge in their disciplines through mastery classes and performances. Through a supportive environment, students can develop important life skills, including self-esteem, preparation and perseverance.

WHEN: Application deadline extended to Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT

HOW TO APPLY: musiccenter.org/spotlight

MORE INFO: Available to view on-demand, The Spotlight Academy is an episodic series of online videos and tutorials, including an overall introduction to Spotlight; application rules for each of the seven categories; tips to create a great video
audition; and topical discussions with guest experts including New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck; opera singer Suzanna Guzmán; and film, television and Broadway actor Barrett Foa.

For more information, including details on how to apply in each category, visit musiccenter.org/spotlight.

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