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March 1, 2014

Cowichan Youth Voice Auditions, April 5^th, 2014

Co-sponsored by the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art and Lila Music Centre

CALL FOR REGISTRATION!
It’s time to register for the 2014 Cowichan Youth Voice Awards! We encourage all youth who are interested in exploring and developing their voices to submit their work.

Open to all youth the the Cowichan region, age 15-29.

Not limited to singing and songwriting, these awards include all forms of vocal expression; classical singing, beat boxing, poetry, hip hop, spoken word, animation voice over, anything that expresses your voice!

Step 1: Submit Your Work
To register for an audition, please submit an mp3 file of your work and a completed registration form available through www.joythroughmusic.com or www.aff.cowichan.net. Registration fee is $20, which includes a Voice & Stage Performance Workshop (see below). Deadline for registration is March 26, 2014. Submissions are to be mailed or delivered to Lila Music Centre, 3228A Gibbins Rd, Duncan BC, V9L 1G8

Step 2: Register for Voice Workshop
Voice & Stage Performance with Michelle Tremblay and Cari Burdett

Saturday, March 29^th, 2014 from 10:00am-11:30am, held at Lila Music Centre

A special vocal workshop will be offered as part of the Cowichan Youth Voice Auditions. We encourage all youth who are interested in developing their voices to attend. The workshop fees are included as part of your voice auditions registration, but we do require you to pre-register online to confirm your attendance. Please be sure to complete and sign the workshop portion on page 1 of your registration package.

Step 3: Live Audition

You will be notified by April 1^st, 2014 if your submission has been selected for a live audition. The Youth Voice audition date is April 5^th, 2014. Please make sure you are ready and able to attend the live auditions, they will be open to the public and your fellow participants! Selected participants will perform their piece to a panel of voice and music professionals who will provide constructive feedback. This feedback will be invaluable as you learn from each performer; all applicants are strongly encouraged to attend this fun and supportive day. Live auditions will be filmed, with the video clip being made available to you for future use.

Step 4: Recognition Awards

Recognition of outstanding work, professional development assistance, bursaries, scholarships, and
mentorship, for both the Youth Voice and Youth Film submissions, will be presented at the Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival Youth Awards Night, Friday, April 26th, 2014. We encourage all participants and their families to attend and support our emerging film and performing artists. Youth Voice Award winners are requested to be present to receive their awards. You will be notified in advance if you will be performing at this event, please have this date free on your calendar.

For specific inquiries on the Youth Voice Auditions, Voice Workshop, and Awards please contact: