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What's New

Performing Arts and Visual Arts Applications are now CLOSED. Next year's application will be available online in mid August 2008

Click here to watch a brief video about the Spotlight Award Program.

 And The 2008 Grand Prize Finalists Are...

The Spotlight Awards Performing Arts and Visual Arts First Place and Runners-Up for 2008 were announced on April 28, 2008! Read the press release here.

Click to see the pictures and videos of the Performing Arts Grand Prize Finalists.
Click to see the Photography Grand Prize Finalists.
Click to see the Two-Dimensional Design Grand Prize Finalists.

 2008 Semi Finalists

Performing Arts:

Click to see pictures of Non Classical Voice Semi Finalists
Click to see pictures of Classical Voice Semi Finalists
Click to see pictures of Non Classical Dance Semi Finalists
Click to see pictures of Ballet Semi Finalists
Click to see pictures of Jazz Instrumental Semi Finalists
Click to see pictures of Classical Instrumental Semi Finalists

 General Application Changes for 2008

The online application process is different this year. Make sure you read the new How to Log In and Apply instructions. We recommend that you print it out first to help you with the process. After logging into the system, you will be able to do the following things:

  1. Create a user account with password
  2. Establish and Change your personal information
  3. Create application(s)
  4. Upload artwork (For Visual Arts only)
  5. Schedule an audition (For Performing Arts only)
  6. Reschedule an audition (For Performing Arts only)

Please read the important information below with regard to auditions.
  • We strongly encourage you to schedule your audition as soon as possible after you submit your application. This will insure you get the date, time and location you want most.
  • There are limited dates and times for all categories within the October through December schedule.
  • Audition dates, times and locations are subject to availability and may need to be re-scheduled.
  • We will notify you if your audition needs to be re-scheduled to a different date, time or location.
  • You may reschedule your audition online, call the Hotline 213.972.3300 or email us at spotlight@musiccenter.org.

 Performing Arts Application Changes for 2008

Classical Voice and Ballet applicants check out new repertoire! View the Category Guidelines

For Non Classical Voice: Beginning this year, all students will begin with a Preliminary One audition. Those scoring highest will advance to Preliminary Two auditions in December. Those scoring highest after Preliminary Two will advance to the Semifinals. View the Category Guidelines

 Visual Arts Application Changes for 2008

New this year, at the Visual Arts Gallery Reception - Grand Prize Finalists and Honorable Mentions will be named in each category. First place and runners up in each category will be announced on stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Saturday, April 26, 2008.

For more information visit the online FAQ, if you still have questions call the Spotlight Hotline at 213.972.3300 or email us at spotlight@musiccenter.org.

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