Event Information
In Search of Carroll’s Idol Contest
The Vision
In Search of Carroll’s Idol is an event created to showcase and promote the immense singing talent in our county, support our many businesses, and is a fundraising effort for the Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc. Our format is much like American Idol, however, judging will be kinder and gentler than what you’ve seen on TV.
Eileen Gist, co-owner of Dutterer’s Florists, winner of the 2007, Business Carroll County Philanthropist of the Year Award and Audrey Cimino, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc., are combining their efforts with other members within our community to present this wonderful event.
The Contest
Carroll County residents 16 years of age and older are invited to register. Registrants must submit the completed registration form (*see menu at top), the $25.00 registration fee (non-refundable).
*** Note if you are entering as a duet, each member must fill out a registration form and the fee is $25.00 per person.
Checks or money orders must be made out to: Community Foundation of Carroll County (with Carroll’s Idol noted on the check)
Completed registrations can be dropped off or mailed to:
The Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc.
255 Clifton Blvd., Ste. 313
Westminster, MD 21157
Attn: Carroll’s Idol Registration
CFCC is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Live Auditions
Contestants who are invited to a “Live Audition” will receive a packet of information which will include a letter confirming the date and time of their scheduled audition, and all required documents pertaining to the competition. Please don’t risk disqualification, review and sign all included documents (contestants under 18 years of age will require parent/guardian signatures) and have them ready to hand the night of your live audition.
We encourage support from your family and friends, but our space is limited. We are only allowing 1 guest to attend the live audition with you. If you are under 18 years of age, your guest MUST be a parent or guardian.
Upon arrival to your live audition, you will go through a check-in process to ensure documentation has been executed properly and for your age (parent/guardian permission verified, if needed), and county residency to be verified. Once you have completed your check-in process you will be called 1 at a time, in order of arrival, to perform your live audition in front of a team of judges. Carroll’s Idol judges are community members with a history in, and extensive knowledge of, music and performing. All Judges Decisions are final.
At completion of the last Live Audition, approx. 9:30pm, we will announce the Top 20 Contestants and the Top 10 Duets that will progress to the Semi Finals. If you are unable to attend you will be notified by phone.
Semi-Finalist Audition
The semi finals will be held on Thursday July 21st at the Westminster VFW Post #467.
Each contestant will perform a song (only 1 song from a contestant’s registration CD can be used at any point in the competition) that will be judged by the same team of judges. At the completion of the evening the Top 10 Finalists and Top 3 Duets will be announced. It is these contestants who will continue their journey to become Carroll’s Idol 2011. The Top 10 Finalists and Top 3 Duets will all receive a make-over prior to the finale.
Finals
The Carroll’s Idol 2011 Finale will be held on Friday, August 12th in Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church.
The Top 10 Finalists and the Top 3 Duets will perform for the same judges; the Top 5 Idols will be announced and asked to perform again. At the end of the evening 1 finalist will be crowned Carroll’s Idol 2011 and 1 Duet will be awarded fantastic prizes.
Many Prizes to be Awarded including…
- Carroll’s Idol 2011 custom made trophy-made by Nick Vincent
- Special Duet trophies will be awarded to both team members
- Keep checking back for more prizes
That same evening, the Top 3 Duets will complete as well. One Duet will be chosen as the winner.
Proceeds from this event will go to support the philanthropic efforts of The Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc. (a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization) so they may continue to offer grants, scholarships, and through the various funds they maintain, continue to reach out and make a difference in the lives of our County’s most vulnerable.
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