Teen Idol 2011 auditions announced | Arts & Culture

ELK GROVE, CA - Teen Center USA will hold auditions for Teen Idol 2011, an annual competition is for amateurs only, ages 11-18. The contest will feature the best teen soloists, duets and groups from Elk Grove and surrounding areas.

Vocal auditions are scheduled for Friday evenings starting at 7 p.m each Friday in March. Semifinals will be held April 1 followed by the finals April 8, both at Joseph Kerr Middle School in Elk Grove. Pre-registration is required

Winners will receive the following cash prizes: $1,000 first Place, $500 second Place, $250 third Place awarded for top three performances.

What:

Teen Idol Auditions & Competition

Where*:

Franklin High School M P Room

6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, Ca 95757

Elk Grove High School MP Room

8333 Kingsbridge Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829

Joseph Kerr Middle School

8865 Elk Grove Boulevard Elk Grove, CA 95624

When*:

March 4             Elk Grove High School 7-10 pm

March 11           Elk Grove High School 7-10 pm

March 18           Franklin High School 7-10 pm

March 25           Franklin High School 7-10 pm

*April 1             Joseph Kerr Middle School Semi Finals

*April 8             Joseph Kerr Middle School Finals

Why:

To give teens a chance to explore performing arts and build their self esteem.

* Dates and locations subject to change.

Registration forms are available at Teen Center USA, 8978 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, Monday through Friday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. or you can download the forms at www.teencenterusa.com beginning Jan. 1, 2011. Return completed registration forms to Teen Center USA - Elk Grove. 

Teen Center USA in Elk Grove is a nonprofit organization that offers free programs and mentoring to over 14,000 junior high and high school students each year, in efforts to provide a safe atmosphere for youth and promote the development of teens into well- rounded, contributing members of society.