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The timelines for the Performing Arts and Visual Arts categories of the 2009-2010 Spotlight Awards are listed below. Please take note of the application postmark dates.

 Performing Arts *

If you do not receive a letter/email confirming your audition one week before the start of your category, please call our Hotline at 213.972.3300 or email us: spotlight@musiccenter.org

October 8Extended application deadline
Performing Arts postmark date
October 11 – Mid November 2009Non-Classical Voice Preliminary One Auditions
October 18 - Mid November 2009Ballet and Non-Classical Dance Auditions
November 1 – Mid December 2009
Classical Voice, Jazz Instrumental and Classical Instrumental Auditions
December 2009 TBDNon-Classical Voice Preliminary Two Auditions
January 17, 2010Non-Classical Voice Master Class
January 23, 2010Non-Classical Dance Master Class
January 24, 2010Non-Classical Voice Semifinal Auditions
January 31, 2010Non-Classical Dance Semifinal Auditions
January – February 6, 2010Jazz Instrumental Master Classes
February 7, 2010Jazz Instrumental Semifinal Auditions
February 13, 2010Classical Voice Master Class
February 21, 2010Classical Voice Semifinal Auditions
February 28, 2010Ballet Master Class
March 7, 2010Ballet Semifinal Auditions
January - March 2010Classical Instrumental Master Classes
March 13, 2010Classical Instrumental Semifinal Auditions
March 27, 2010Mentors Luncheon
Grand Prize Winners
April 10, 2010 TBDBand Rehearsal
Non-Classical Voice and Jazz Instrumental
April 23, 2010Spotlight Awards Rehearsal
April 24, 2010Spotlight Awards Gala Performance!
(Grand Prize winners on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre)
 
 Visual Arts *

If you do not receive a letter/email confirming your submission, please call our Hotline at 213.972.3300 or email us: spotlight@musiccenter.org

December 1, 2009 Application deadline
Visual Arts submissions postmark date
January 12, 2010 Confirmation Letters Mailed
Visual Arts invitations
January 28, 2010 RSVP Deadline
Visual Arts Workshops and Museum Tour postmark date
January 31, 2010 Visual Arts Workshops at the Music Center
February 8, 2010 Museum Tour
February 8, 2010 TBD Semifinal Letters Mailed
Visual Arts Preliminary Decisions
February 20, 2010 2-D Art Semifinal Interviews
February 27, 2010 Photography Semifinal Interviews
March 6, 2010 Semifinals
Bergamot Station Tour
March 20, 2010 Art Gallery Awards Reception
The Armory Center for the Arts
Grand Prize Finalists and Honorable Mentions will be announced
March 27, 2010 Mentors Luncheon
Grand Prize Winners
April 24, 2010 Spotlight Awards Gala Performance
(Grand Prize, First and Runner-Up Placement announced on stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion)

*Dates are subject to change.

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135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3300
spotlight@musiccenter.org

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