January 14, 2012 2:55 PM
Virginia: Bland Music Competition ages 8-18
In my last post - Does your child sing? Here's how to help - I emphasized the importance of competition in the development of a singer.Virginia is blessed to have The Bland Music Competition sponsored by the Lions Club, which holds local competitions in January and February for singers and musicians 8-18. There is a junior and senior division and awards for singers and musicians. Winners of the senior division proceed to a second and then two more levels, culminating in a state contest with 12 finalists competing for 18,000 in scholarships.
This is not a place to sing Beyonce or Katy Perry, but more classical or Broadway. In the senior division, classical is definitely preferred. This is great training for those who want their children to take music seriously. Maddy competed every year from the time she was 9 years old and she would be the first to tell you that it helped her develop the passion, poise and purpose that led her to where she is today: studying vocal performance at Catholic University with a career goal of being a professional opera singer.
The Purcellville and Lovettsville Lions Clubs will hold their competition Sunday, February 12, 2012. For information and registration, contact Betty Hedges, chuckandbetty(at)verizon(dot)net.
In Loudoun County, there are also competitions in Leesburg, Sterling and Reston. But there are competitions throughout the state of Virginia. Contact your local Lions Clubs to find out the dates and registration requirements where you live.
Please remember to come back and tell me how your child did!
Love,
