Orinda Idol 2010 Finals
are
Sept. 12, 2010
at the historical Orinda Theatre
Schedule for the day:
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Kindergarten – Grade 5 Solo Performers |
1:00 – 2:15 PM |
Middle School Solo Performers |
3:15 – 4:30 PM |
High School Solo Performers |
5:00 – 6:15 PM |
K – 5 and 6 – 12 Group Performers |
The Finalists have been selected from 190 students of 23 different schools in the Lamorinda area.
During the Finals, performers will receive immediate feedback from a panel of celebrity judges including:
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César Cancino, formerly musical director for Teatro Zinzanni and musical director and pianist for Joan Baez, currently the musical director for Palazzo, a German company that produces a variety of circus-cabaret shows in Europe.
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Tracy McDowell, a graduate of Miramonte High School, who has had a successful career in musical theatre on Broadway and elsewhere.
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Sheryl Lynn Thomas, marketing director for the Jazzschool, teacher of business of music business courses, developer of strategic marketing plans and promotional events for its artists, recording artist and actress.
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Joe Goldberg, artist manager at Zeitgeist Artist Management in San Francisco where he works with musical groups, Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Bob Mould, She & Him, Dntel, Say Anything and French Kicks.
Masters of Ceremonies for the event will include television investigative journalists and reporters, Anna Werner and Laura Anthony. Winners in each category will be based on the voting from judges and the audience. Awards will be made starting at 6:45 PM. Tickets can be obtained just prior to the seating for each session and are free. A donation is appreciated to support activities and events organized by the Orinda Arts Council, such as Orinda Idol.
Come and enjoy!
If you would like to purchase a DVD of one of the performances, please download the order form here!
ORINDA IDOL FINALISTS 2010
(Listing in order of performance during the Finals on Sept 12, 2010)
GRADES K-2:
Malin Glade
Kiera Glenn
Lillian Storrs
Alex Meckes
Hannah Biles
GRADES 3-5:
Samantha Martin
Leah Woodcox
Jackie Patton
Ryan Ford
Emily Barlow
Lara Waibel
Grace Baer
Casey McGonigle
Kate Marvin
Arriana Glenn
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Sophie Belinn
Julia Meckes
Tosca Maltzman
Emma Patton
Lucy Clearwater
Amrita Newton
Aaron Baum
Michelle Anjani
Madison Wheeler
Isabelle Johannessen
HIGH SCHOOL:
Jacqueline Garell
Lindsay Ford
Sofie Woodlee
Rochelle Kwan
Neris Newton
Parker Hasler
Steven Patton
Katie Marino
Kate Avery
Francesca Reutzel
GROUP CATEGORY K-5:
The New Yorkers: Ellie Glade & Jocelyn Purcell
Celtic Summer: Fiona Akazawa, Malia Akazawa & Niamh Akazawa
The Odd Couple: Samantha Martin, Jackie Patton
The Shooting Stars: Lauren Bond, Beth Huelsenbeck, Maia Shwarts & Amanda Yuen
Crazy Girls: Emery Anderson, Malin Glade, Shelby Tse
GROUP CATEGORY 6-12:
Julia & Kate: Julia Elliott & Kate McGlothlen
J*Rock: Liza Horn, Aislinn McNiece, Cessie Nishimi, Kelsey Raftis, Reed Rembac,
Grace Strausser, Iris Wagner, Caroline Whelehan
The Wonder Twins: Lindsay Ford, Francesca Reutzel
Lucy and Liam!: Lucy Clearwater & LiamWilliams
Three-O Members: Natalie Clendening, Allison Nichols & Audrey O'Donnell
SPJANK!: Jacqueline Garell, Amrita Newton, Neris Newton, Katie Marino,
Paige Powell, Sofie Woodlee
JUDGES NAMED RUNNER-UPS** AS FOLLOWS:
GRADES K-2: 1st Grace Barmmer, 2nd Ashley Abramson
GRADES 3-5: 1st Amanda Bovoso, 2nd Layla Wright
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 1st Paige Powell, 2nd Liam Williams
HIGH SCHOOL: 1st Annalise Baer, 2nd Connor Holton
GROUP CATEGORY K-5: 1st Amoré: Katharine Larson,
Ophelia Luchin & Grace Baer
2nd Friends: Kate Marvin & Lucy Stenovec
GROUP CATEGORY 6-12: 1st Blondies: Sierra Ryder & Regan Fitch,
2nd Kelly and Beverly: Beverly Worth & Kelly Higgins,
3rd Beltway: Maritza Grillo & Tosca Maltzman
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Frequently Asked Questions
Finalists and Runner ups, please refer to our email from
May 18 regarding for important deadlines
and summer events.
What makes a good song selection for Orinda Idol?
Good songs are those that show off the singer’s voice well, allow the singer to be expressive, and lend themselves well to performance on stage. For example, songs from Broadway musicals tend to work well while many pop songs aren’t well suited.
What makes a great performance?
Great performances are those where the song is sung from the heart with choreography that ties to the song and seems natural.
How can I avoid singing flat?
You can give yourself the best shot at staying on key by always having good breath support, and listening carefully to yourself and your musical back-up as you’re singing.
What other tips would you give to finalists?
Remember to be “on” as you walk up onto the stage and as you exit; try to relax and smile as you come and go, even if you’re nervous. Avoid getting hidden behind the monitor that we have traditionally positioned in the middle of the stage. Also, while staying close to the mic, try to avoid hiding your face behind it.
Where can I buy karaoke back-up CD’s and equipment?
These can be purchased on line at a number of Internet sites. You can also purchase items from Advance Video in Pinole, a store dedicated to karaoke CD’s and equipment. (2434 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, (510) 741-8168.) David Leong, the proprietor, is very friendly. He has a large inventory of equipment and CD’s, and he will let you try out various back-up CD’s before you buy one.
Why would I want to buy special karaoke equipment?
The equipment comes with the ability to change keys and has output that lets you see the song lyrics on a monitor.
How do I change the key of my back-up music?
Often back-up music is available in different keys. Also, using your karaoke equipment which allows for changing the key, you can make a recording of the back-up in the revised key if you have CD writing hardware. External CD writing hardware is available from Advance Video for $100 to $500.
What should I do if my song exceeds the allowable time limits?
For the auditions, don’t worry if your song is long; if the song is too long, it will simply be stopped at the end of the allowable time period. For the Finals, you will want to carefully edit the song back-up so that it fits within the time required. Using Audacity software you will be able to edit a song, and using LAME software you can export the edited song into an mp3 file. Both are available for free on the Internet. Once exported to an mp3 file on your computer, you can use the computer’s CD writing capability to make a CD.
Can you suggest photographers to take Playbill head shot photos?
Terry Riggins is a professional photographer in Orinda who has offered to take head shots at attractive pricing. Her contact information is terry@terryrigginsphotography.com, (925) 253-1658. Christina Shook is also a professional photographer who has photographed Orinda Idol participants in the past. For $50 she will do a head shot, provide a 5x7 print and contribute $10 to Orinda idol. Her contact information is christina@cshook.com, (415) 713-9717. Another photographer that was recommended is Melanie at Clix. Her contact info is (925) 676-2549, www.clixportraitstudios.com. Finally, Neris Newton is a Miramonte student and Orinda Idol winner, who is also an excellent photographer and has taken head shots of Orinda Idol Finalists in the past. She charges $10-20 per headshot, depending on the extent of styling of hair and make up needed. Her contact information is nerbear@gmail.com, (925) 899-9373.
How do I change the key of my back-up music?
ften back-up music is available in different keys. Also, using your karaoke equipment which allows for changing the key, you can make a recording of the back-up in the revised key if you have CD writing hardware. External CD writing hardware is available from Advance Video for $100 to $500. Steve Harwood, Chairman of Orinda Idol, has the necessary equipment and is happy to make CD’s in revised keys for Finalists. You can contact him at zzz9@comcast.net or 925 254-8397.
If I’ve still got questions who should I contact?
Send any inquiries to orindaidol@bluestar.com and the right person will get back to you.
