2010 Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship Competition

The South Coast Singers will once again be sponsoring a scholarship competition for high school vocalists throughout South Orange County. The fifth annual Stars of Tomorrow vocal competition will be held on Friday evening, February 26th, at 7:00pm. The event will be held at the Laguna Hills Community Center. Tickets are available at the door for $20 or on this website for $15.

Please join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment. You'll be amazed at the incredible talent these young singers possess!

WHAT’S NEW IN 2010

More Scholarship Money!
The board of directors of South Coast Singers voted to increase our financial commitment to Stars of Tomorrow by increasing the scholarships awarded from $3,000 to $4,500.

More Winners!
Instead of having three winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) among all singers, we have decided to name two winners from each of the classical and musical theatre categories. Since it is hard to compare these two categories, we feel it is fairer and allows us to recognize an additional worthy student.

2010 Judges Announced
We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2010 Stars of Tomorrow judges. The success of Stars of Tomorrow is due to the willingness of people to give back to a new generation of singers. Here is the line-up:

• Renee Bondi. Ms. Bondi is one of the top-selling independent Contemporary Christian Artists selling over 150,000 copies and is being played on radio stations and networks across the country. She continues to sing and speak about her amazing story. Her life story has inspired thousands of people in the country. http://www.reneebondi.com
• Laura Harrison. Ms. Harrison has a Doctorate of Musical Arts from USC. She is a well-known educator and private voice teacher. While at USC she was awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship. She is currently the Director of Vocal Jazz Ensemble at California State University, Fullerton. http://www.lauraharrisonmusic.com
• Rich Cook. Mr. Cook founded Men Alive, The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus in 2001 and serves at the Artistic Director. This group has grown from 13 singers to over 130. Men Alive is one of the most successful singing groups in Orange County. If you haven’t been to one of their shows, you are missing out on a truly special evening of fun. This past summer they had a successful sold-out performance of their concert “Wicked to Oz”. Check out their website for upcoming events and concerts. http://www.menalivechorus.org