Statewide Competition was held  April 26 at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC

Watch Anderson One district winner Sarah-Emilee Dunn perform on Channel 7's 'Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly' on May 23's 10:00 AM show


 

 


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Read about Pitch Doctors and the South Carolina Institute for Vocal Training (SCIVT) here

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Best Singer in the District

Congratulations, Olivia Furnell, Best Singer in the State!

View competition photos here!

     

         

State Finals were held April 26 at the beautiful Fine Arts Center at Wade Hampton High School, 102 Pine Knoll Dr., Greenville, SC 29609.  Tickets went for only $5.00 with a donation of a canned good for Loaves & Fishes.

 

Olivia recieved a trophy and a $500 cash prize courtesy of Jubilee Homes, three hours of recording studio time at Peculiar in Greenville, and will automatically be placed in The Nashville Connection—Heroes Salute competition as a finalist, under the category of singer. She will compete on September 20, 2013 in front of a Celebrity Judge panel with 25 other pre-chosen finalists from all around the country at The Hyatt in Greenville, SC. She will also be given a free workshop pass for September 19 to connect and learn from top award-winning music industry professionals in every aspect of the music business. Coach Robert Hoefer will be one of our workshop presenters.
 

The Winners of The Nashville Connection in the singer and songwriter categories will be given an award on stage at the Heroes Salute Gala, September 21, 2013 in the Hyatt Ballroom. They will also be featured as the opening act before the Celebrity A-list Artist performs. They will walk The Red Carpet "Star Walk" that evening and will be photographed with VIPs and Celebrities. Both winners will receive 25,000 dollars of opportunity and development prizes from The Nashville Connection—Heroes Salute.
 

The remaining five finalists from The Best Singer in the District/State Competition receive a 50% discount into the workshops to be held at the Hyatt on September 19, 2013. These workshops are taught by top industry professionals and include seminars on vocal technique, songwriting, composition, social media, publishing and A&R, image consulting, and entertainment law.

Co-Hosts:  Brittney "Ms. B" Brackett of SoulTrax and Kenny "The Mac" Miles for JAMZ 107.3

Judges:  Joan Betros of The Nashville Connection -- Heroes Salute, Dr. Alan Bailey, Deirdre Francis, Marlo L. Hogue "Radiant", Dave Brooks

SUPPORT YOUR DISTRICT!

The JAMS remote will be at various Ingles locations throughout the Upstate for the "Save Our Schools' Music Programs Please!!!" initiative.  Drop by and donate to support your district!

5/18  11 AM - 1 PM8004 Greenville Hwy Spartanburg

          

Students in school districts all over South Carolina are getting their acts together!   The opportunity to share your talent in front of an enthusiastic audience is an amazing reward in itself.  Just being a part of an uplifting event can catapult a performer to a whole new level.  Get ready for new partnerships, new award categories, new locations, and new Summer classes!
 
BSD also offers Genre Awards for specific categories.  You could be named in our next competition!
 
  Who Competes:  Contest is open to all students enrolled in your district's public schools
 
  3 Divisional Awards of trophies, one for each competition level/division:
Elementary
Middle School
High School
  plus one Overall Winner to be awarded a trophy and cash grand prize of $500.00
 

 

The BSD Mission:

 The purpose of the Best Singer in the School District competition is to identify, encourage, motivate, promote, and reward vocal music development and excellence within South Carolina's school districts while providing needed financial funds and support for your school's music departments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

All proceeds go to the music departments of schools in your district!

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