Shining Star - Frequently Asked Questions

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WOR's Shining Star Talent Search 2008 Frequently Asked Questions	Made possible by WOR Radio 710 HD and:
Who Can Participate? Students in grades 7-12. How Do I Submit My Entry? Each student must complete an Entry Form, have it signed by their parent/guardian, and submit it with their song on CD or cassette tape to the address below. Submissions will not be returned. Who Will Judge the Submissions? The judges for the first round will include WOR hosts, staff, listeners and entertainment industry leaders. The first round determines the Top 25 Semi-Finalists. A panel of entertainment industry professionals will judge the Top 25 at the Shining Star Sing-Off. Semi-Finalists will be judged on four categories, including Vocal Performance, Stage Presence, Originality and Overall Presentation. The judging panel chooses the Top 6 from total performance scores at the Sing-Off. The Top 6 students’ songs are then aired for WOR listeners, who vote for their favorite. The student with the most votes is named the WOR Shining Star. Do I Need Accompaniment? Songs may be sung with or without accompaniment, and each entry will be judged equally. Singing with the accompaniment of a piano, music track or the like may help one to stay in tune. Can I Sing A Duet or Perform With a Group? This is a contest for individual singers, as there is only one Shining Star! Duets, groups and bands cannot enter. Where Do I Send My Submission? Send your submission to: WOR Radio 710 HD P.O. Box 710, Church Street Station New York, NY 10008 Attn: WOR Shining Star Talent Search	What Should I Sing? Sing any song of your choice that best shows your voice, as long as the song is appropriate to play on the radio. The song can be one that you have written. Students have sung all genres of music including Broadway, Classical, Country, Rock, Pop, etc. Choose your song wisely, as the song that you submit will also be the song that you will sing live if you are selected as a Semi-Finalist or Finalist. About Kamen Entertainment Group Kamen Entertainment Group (kamen.com) is an award-winning, 11,000 square foot audio production company and recording facility in the heart of Times Square, operating since 1987. Marina Kamen (MARINA), the World's "only" Fitness Recording Artist, has written and produced countless music tracks over the past 20 years, working with clients including Columbia Records, VH-1, Liza Minnelli, Carnie Wilson and Patti Labelle. About WOR Radio 710 HD Founded in 1922, WOR Radio 710 HD is New York's oldest, privately-owned and continuously-operated radio station. WOR has continually made history with award-winning broadcasts and remotes. WOR provides a schedule of informational and lifestyle programming, featuring personalities such as Joe Bartlett, Donna Hanover, Joan Hamburg, Michael Colameco, Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller, Steve Malzberg, Michael Savage, Dr. Joy Browne, Dr. Ronald Hoffman, and Joey Reynolds. About J&R Music & Computer World Joe & Rachelle Friedman opened their first music store on Park Row in New York City in 1971, where they sold vinyl LPs. Now, J&R now covers a massive city block across from City Hall Park in the heart of Downtown Manhattan. WOR is pleased to partner with J&R Music and Computer World (jr.com) to bring additional opportunities to tri-state area students and schools in this 4th annual Shining Star Talent Search.
Official Competition Rules: Entries will be judged at the discretion of WOR Radio and the decision of the judges is final. Winning students must be able to prove they are in grades 7-12. Songs must be submitted on CD or cassette tape to WOR Radio 710 HD, P.O. Box 710, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008, Attn: WOR Shining Star Talent Search. Submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 14 th, 2008, and they will not be returned. Only one entry (the first received) will be accepted per student. The top 25 semi-finalists will be notified by email or telephone, and they must be willing and available to perform their song live at the Shining Star Sing-off at the New York Downtown Marriott Grand Ballroom on Sunday, June 8, 2008. The top three finalists must be willing and available to perform their song live at “WOR’s Get Healthy Expo” on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, New Jersey. Due to copyright restrictions, Kamen Entertainment Group’s professional recording session may be a recording of one of Kamen Entertainment’s original songs or a song that Kamen Entertainment can write and produce together with the Shining Star Winner based upon the winner’s musical interests. The prize of $10,000 will go to the school that is attended by the winning student at the time of submission. For further terms and conditions, write to WOR Radio at the address above, or visit www.wor710.com. Entries become the property of WOR. WOR reserves the right to use your voice/image for station promotions surrounding the “Shining Star” competition on-air, online and in print. ©2008 WOR News/Talk Radio 710 HD / New York

WOR News/Talk Radio 710 HD is proud to support Arts Education in our schools.

The Latest Info. About Shining Star Entry Materials FAQs Previous Winners

WOR's Shining Star Talent Search 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Made possible by
WOR Radio 710 HD and:

Who Can Participate?

Students in grades 7-12.

How Do I Submit My Entry?

Each student must complete an Entry Form, have it signed by their parent/guardian, and submit it with their song on CD or cassette tape to the address below. Submissions will not be returned.

Who Will Judge the Submissions?

The judges for the first round will include WOR hosts, staff, listeners and entertainment industry leaders. The first round determines the Top 25 Semi-Finalists. A panel of entertainment industry professionals will judge the Top 25 at the Shining Star Sing-Off. Semi-Finalists will be judged on four categories, including Vocal Performance, Stage Presence, Originality and Overall Presentation. The judging panel chooses the Top 6 from total performance scores at the Sing-Off. The Top 6 students’ songs are then aired for WOR listeners, who vote for their favorite. The student with the most votes is named the WOR Shining Star.

Do I Need Accompaniment?

Songs may be sung with or without accompaniment, and each entry will be judged equally. Singing with the accompaniment of a piano, music track or the like may help one to stay in tune.

Can I Sing A Duet or Perform With a Group?

This is a contest for individual singers, as there is only one Shining Star! Duets, groups and bands cannot enter.

Where Do I Send My Submission?

Send your submission to:
WOR Radio 710 HD
P.O. Box 710, Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
Attn: WOR Shining Star Talent Search

What Should I Sing?

Sing any song of your choice that best shows your voice, as long as the song is appropriate to play on the radio. The song can be one that you have written. Students have sung all genres of music including Broadway, Classical, Country, Rock, Pop, etc. Choose your song wisely, as the song that you submit will also be the song that you will sing live if you are selected as a Semi-Finalist or Finalist.

About Kamen Entertainment Group

Kamen Entertainment Group (kamen.com) is an award-winning, 11,000 square foot audio production company and recording facility in the heart of Times Square, operating since 1987. Marina Kamen (MARINA), the World's "only" Fitness Recording Artist, has written and produced countless music tracks over the past 20 years, working with clients including Columbia Records, VH-1, Liza Minnelli, Carnie Wilson and Patti Labelle.

About WOR Radio 710 HD

Founded in 1922, WOR Radio 710 HD is New York's oldest, privately-owned and continuously-operated radio station. WOR has continually made history with award-winning broadcasts and remotes. WOR provides a schedule of informational and lifestyle programming, featuring personalities such as Joe Bartlett, Donna Hanover, Joan Hamburg, Michael Colameco, Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller, Steve Malzberg, Michael Savage, Dr. Joy Browne, Dr. Ronald Hoffman, and Joey Reynolds.

About J&R Music & Computer World

Joe & Rachelle Friedman opened their first music store on Park Row in New York City in 1971, where they sold vinyl LPs. Now, J&R now covers a massive city block across from City Hall Park in the heart of Downtown Manhattan. WOR is pleased to partner with J&R Music and Computer World (jr.com) to bring additional opportunities to tri-state area students and schools in this 4th annual Shining Star Talent Search.

Official Competition Rules: Entries will be judged at the discretion of WOR Radio and the decision of the judges is final. Winning students must be able to prove they are in grades 7-12. Songs must be submitted on CD or cassette tape to WOR Radio 710 HD, P.O. Box 710, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008, Attn: WOR Shining Star Talent Search. Submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 14 th, 2008, and they will not be returned. Only one entry (the first received) will be accepted per student. The top 25 semi-finalists will be notified by email or telephone, and they must be willing and available to perform their song live at the Shining Star Sing-off at the New York Downtown Marriott Grand Ballroom on Sunday, June 8, 2008. The top three finalists must be willing and available to perform their song live at “WOR’s Get Healthy Expo” on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, New Jersey. Due to copyright restrictions, Kamen Entertainment Group’s professional recording session may be a recording of one of Kamen Entertainment’s original songs or a song that Kamen Entertainment can write and produce together with the Shining Star Winner based upon the winner’s musical interests. The prize of $10,000 will go to the school that is attended by the winning student at the time of submission. For further terms and conditions, write to WOR Radio at the address above, or visit www.wor710.com. Entries become the property of WOR. WOR reserves the right to use your voice/image for station promotions surrounding the “Shining Star” competition on-air, online and in print.