Headwaters Music & Arts is inviting amateur singers to take part in “Bemidji Sings!”,  a vocal competition celebrating the musical talents of youth and adults who live, work or attend school in Bemidji.

Amateur singers interested in taking part need to register to audition by May 27th. Up to 7 singers from each age division will be chosen to perform at the “Bemidji Sings!” Vocal Competition at 7 pm on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at Bemidji State University.

First place for each category is $500, second place is $100, and third place is $50. The top two finalists in each age category will represent Bemidji at the statewide Minnesota Sings Vocal Competition Sept. 26 and 27, in Woodbury, MN.

Auditions take place Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th at Headwaters Music & Arts. Age divisions are 13-20 and 21 and over; singers will sing one song during the auditions and will be evaluated based on their vocal skills, presentation skills, audience response, and judge’s overall impression.

Only individual contestants are eligible – no multiple singers or additional instruments may be used.

To register for auditions, visit headwatersmusicandarts.org/bemidji-sings-vocal-competition.

For more information or to get details about becoming a Bemidji Sings! sponsor, contact Headwaters at 218-444-5606 or tricia.andrews@headwatersmusicandarts.org.

By — Brad Hamilton