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News & Information 2010 News Copy of Finalist Letter for Act I contestants. Copy of Finalist Letter for Act II contestants CORRECTED. Additional opportunities to support the competition and your favorite contestant January 1 , 2010 This year, we will be incorporating two new ideas for the finals competition. First, the program for the competitions will be altered this year to allow for printing personal ads by individuals. The personal notes will be printed in the program for all to read and will be a hard copy momento of your loudest cheer and support for your contestant. Click here for copy of the Spotlight program ad return form. Second, we will be offering an additional cash prize totaling $100 for any contestant who collects the most corporate sponsorship for the competition. We will be offering this opportunity to any student who wishes to help us spread the word to individuals or businesses and collect their information for sponsorship. The student who gathers the most corporate sponsorships for the competition will win this additional prize money. Students with any questions about their participation in this part of the competition may send an email to spotlight@heritagearts.org. Below are the letters you need to present to the potential sponsors - the letter explains the importance of their participation as a sponsor, and the Info form is to be returned with their check. Click here for copy of letter to potential sponsors. Click here for copy of the Sponsor Info Return form.
Description of judging categories modified January 1 , 2010 The three categories that will be judged during both preliminary and final competitions are Talent (20 points), Stage Presence (5 points), and Appropriate Appearance (5 points). The modified name of the third judging category was changed to relay the focus on appropriate dress/appearance the judges are asked to judge. In the judges' information packets, they are told not to focus on elaborate costumes, make-up or props, but instead to award points in the Appropriate Attire category on just that - is the contestant's appearance appropriate for their performance.
Applications and information mailout is complete January 1 , 2010 The producers of the competition have mailed out over 800 applications, information cover letters and flyers to many public and private Pasco schools, studios and teachers throughout the area. In addition to the music and studio teachers, you can download the application form yourself here. Spotlight on Talent 2010 mailout information letter Spotlight on Talent 2010 application form Any questions about the preparation of your talent, please email the producers at spotlight@heritagearts.org.
2009 News Spotlight on Talent Finalists are determined! March 7, 2009 Here is the list of finalists for our two competitions.
Spotlight final competitions Policies and Procedures March 4 , 2009 Here is a copy of the letters that will be sent out to all our finalists for the two shows. These letters go into great detail about what is expected of each participant. Every year things change a little to have the best and safest competition possible. Please feel free to open and print your own copy out. All soloists will get a copy in the mail, and groups will get enough for each participant and one copy for the teacher. One special note - all finalists will attend a participant pre-show meeting 45 minutes prior to the show. We will introduce some important HACA volunteers, will explain the process of the bios and awards as well as a few other important pieces of information, and answer questions.
Producers announce that this year's Spotlight will be 2 shows with 2 group categories! February 22, 2009 After looking over our 109 applications for this year's competition, we decided that we will have two shows, as we had last year, and also have a group category for each show. That means Act I, starting at 12:00 noon, will have 2 solo categories of younger contestants (under 13 years old) and younger groups (determined by average age of participants). Act II at 7:00 pm will have 2 solo categories of the older contestants and the older groups. As soon as the policies and procedures are finalized for this year, we will post a copy here for your review. They will also be mailed to you after the preliminary competition.
The 2009 Preliminary Schedule is set! February 21, 2009 We will be seeing 109 great acts this year in the preliminary competition on March 7. The schedule starts at 8:00 am and runs through approximately 5:15 pm. Click below to print your copy of the schedule of events for that day. Also below is a copy of the letter sent to the contestants, if you would like an extra copy. 2009 Preliminary Letter to contestants
Spotlight on Talent 2009 is gearing up! January 3, 2009 A mailout will be sent this week to all central and east Pasco County school music teachers and many individual studios in the area which will include application forms, a cover letter with general information, and advertisement flyers. Keep an eye out, and start preparing for the preliminary competition. The tickets will be available at the door. The cost will be $10 for everyone 8 years of age and older, $5 for children under 8, and under 2 is free.
2008 News The 25 year Spotlight Celebration show went great! October 27 , 2008 Thank you for your support for the show. We had a fabulous time, reconnecting with some of our most talented people who grew up in our Spotlight on Talent competition. Special thanks to: Ralph Evans - sound David Groomes - video and sound set-up Michael Roberts, assistant plant manager of the school - help with facility set-up Judy Groomes - selling videos David Friedman - assisting backstage Spotlight Alumni - participation in the show - superb job! All the board members who volunteered their time before, during and after the show. Now our focus will turn to Moonlight and Ivory on Feb. 7, 2009 and then Spotlight on Talent '09 on March 28, 2009. Watch for details to follow.
25 year Spotlight Celebration show press release September 24, 2008 We've collected a great sample of Spotlight contestants to have a super Reunion show! The participants in the show will be - Becky Lane (vocal) Alicia Polk Guanio (dance) Erica Hayden (piano) Laurel Frye (dance) Kyle McCann (vocal) Jade Green Schuler (dance) Marlo Hilton Chambers (dance) Brant Barthle (vocal) Laurel Weightman (dance group) Weston Johnson (vocal) Kayla Pate (baton) Stacey Enyart (dance) Becky Friedman Groomes (piano) Careena Cornette (vocal & dance) The show will take place at the Pasco Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be $15 per person / $5 for students. Tickets will be available at the door and at the Dade City and Zephyrhills Chambers of Commerce. Press Release #2 for Spotlight on Talent 25 year Celebration Show
Press Release announcing 25 year Spotlight Celebration show June 30 , 2008 Information is going out now to newspapers, announcing the search for any alum finalist from the past 25 years of Spotlight on Talent. Please contact the producers with your info, including email, mailing address, and a brief bio about your life. We'd love to hear from you! Press Release for Spotlight on Talent 25 year Celebration Show Calling all Spotlight Alums! Dust your dance shoes off and warm up your fingers! May 13, 2008 The HACA board is announcing a new event this year - Spotlight on Talent 25-year Celebration show. We will be inviting any former finalist from the 25 years to attend and perform again. We look forward to enjoying a fabulous night, celebrating the successes and talents of those who participated in our show throughout the years. Any alum out there, please contact HACA with your mailing address so that we can send you all the details - hacaspotlight@yahoo.com.
Act I and Act II finalists are announced March 8 , 2008 This year's competition was as fabuous as ever, and it was so difficult to develop our finalists list. Click here to check out the results.
Act I and Act II details are announced February 24 , 2008 For this year's finals, there will be two competitions, each about 3 hours in length. Act I at 12:00 pm will be 3 solo categories for grades K-8. Act II at 7:00 pm will be 2 solo categories for grades 9-12 and 1 group category. Enjoy one or both of the shows and get a taste of the best talent in the area!
The Preliminary schedule is done February 24 , 2008 The applications were collected, and a schedule has been prepared for the Spotlight on Talent 2008. 107 acts and over 200 students will help to make this year better than ever! Click here for your own copy of the schedule.
Changes for 2008 Spotlight on Talent final competition January 3, 2008 This 25th SILVER anniversary competition will be very special, because of a new expanded format. The last few years have been record-breaking for “Spotlight on Talent”. Several hundred students participate each year, with judges evaluating up to 126 different acts. This year to allow even more stars their chance to shine on stage, we have expanded to TWO final shows. “ACT I” for younger competitors will be at noon and “ACT II” at 7 pm for older students and groups. Both shows will be on Saturday, March 29, at the Theater at Wesley Chapel High School. Tickets will be available for individual shows, or a combo tickets can instead be purchased. Individual show tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 13, under 2 free. The combo ticket is $15 for adults.
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