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Talented Stars Will Shine

Do you feel that your kid has what it takes to be a star? Is he/she a wonderful singer, dancer, musician, or part of a performing arts group that could be famous? Then the 4th annual Omni Youth Music Awards is what you`ve been searching for! Featuring some of the world`s most talented kids, you could have your child audition! When? September 19th, 2005 and 2:00 P.M. Where? The Performer`s Academy for Omni Youth Music Awards in Orange County, California. As long as your child is between the ages of 5-21, he/she can audition and try his luck at being the next superstar. The actual competition will take place on January 22nd, 2006 at the Skirball Cultural Center, Magnin Theater, Brentwood, California. For more information, call the Performer`s Academy for details and audition instructions.

Lindsay Kohl, a student at The Performer`s Academy took the coveted award at last year`s show. `This year they are looking for talented children that can sing, dance or play a musical instrument. They are especially interested in ensemble groups, duos or duets,` says Paul Kohl. `We are expanding our search into Orange County. There are thousands of talented children, teens, and young adults and this is a wonderful opportunity for them.`

Founder Marlene Dove, made her singing debut at Carnegie Hall, New York at the age of 15. A Coloratura Soprano and Concert Pianist, her mother, world-renowned Lyric Soprano Opera Singer, Bertha Savage, introduced her to the Arts at an early age. She has produced and directed over seven (7) successful plays, and varioius outreach programs instructing our Youth (as well as Senior Citizens) in Arts. She has been awarded Resolutions from Congress, City and State Proclamations, N.A.R.A.S. (Grammy Award), and Golden Globes (Hollywood Foreign Press) accolades and acknoledgements. Currently, Ms. Dove holds the position of `Music Instructor` for L.A.U.S.D., School Volunteer Program `Beyond The Bell Branch`, and is also a 20-year member of N.A.R.A.S. (Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards).