43
Poland Idol awards winners
Photo
Neighbors | Submitted .Brianna Clinton, with music teacher Victoria Auth, was the winne of the 5-8 category of Poland Idol.
Photo
Neighbors | Submitted .Adrianna Quinlan of Boardman was the winner of the k-4 category at the Poland Idol competition June 29 at Celebrate Poland.
Photo
Neighbors | Submitted.Candance Campana was the winner of the adult portion of Poland Idol June 29 during Celebrate Poland.
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN
Poland Idol sought out the best singers in four age categories June 29 during Celebrate Poland.
The sixth annual competition challenged contestants in five different areas: pitch, style, phrasing, diction and presentation. The contest was judged by three music professional judges: Liz Rubino, Victoria Auth and Elaine Carlson.
Cynthia Best, event organizer, said it was important to use music professionals as judges.
“I want this to be a true singing and learning experience, thats why I use music professionals,” said Best.
Prizes were awarded to first, second and third place winners. First place winners walked away $100 worth of prizes, including a recording session. Second and third place winners were awarded $50 and $25 worth of prizes, respectively.
Winners in each of the age groups were: Adrianna Quinlan of Boardman (kindergarten through fourth grade), Brianna Clinton of Austintown (grades 5-8), Maggie Schaefer of Poland (high school) and Candace Campana (adult).
Best said that Poland Idol is a success every year.
“We’ll continue to do it as long as people come,” said Best.