The application deadline for The Music Center\u2019s Spotlight program has been extended to Friday, Oct. 17, at 11:59 p.m. PT. <\/p>\n
The free annual competition provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development funds to Southern California high school students through auditions, feedback and mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators. <\/p>\n
Applying for Spotlight is free; high school students of all skill levels are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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. NOTE: Only 300 applications will be accepted each for Acting and Non-Classical Voice. All who apply will receive personalized written feedback from distinguished panels of judges 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\u2010esteem, preparation and perseverance.<\/p>\n
To apply visit musiccenter.org\/spotlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n Available to view on-demand, The Spotlight Academy<\/a> is an episodic series of online videos and tutorials, including an overall introduction to The Music Center\u2019s 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 Guzm\u00e1n; and film, television and Broadway actor Barrett Foa.<\/p>\n For more information, including details on how to apply in each category, visit musiccenter.org\/spotlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n