Regina Symphony crowns its first 'Idol'
17.05.2008 18:01
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- Source: cbc.ca
The Regina Symphony Orchestra has held its own version of Canadian Idol and crowned its first-ever Symphony Singing Star, who will perform with the RSO next year. Makyla Ingram was selected by audience members Thursday night after competing with nine other finalists at a gala event at Regina's Conexus Arts Centre. "I hope it'll take me somewhere where I can sing my butt off," Ingram told CBC Radio. "That's all I know. I just want to sing." The idea for an Idol-type competition was hatched after Saskatchewan was passed over for the popular show's auditions. Carrie Hackel, the RSO's marketing director, says that's when officials decided they would capitalize on the snub and turn it into an advantage to attract a new audience. "We would like to be bringing people to the symphony that normally never would have come to the symphony, to show that we are accessible to everyone, and to bring some Saskatchewan talent." In fact, the symphony also used it as a fundraiser and plans to do it again next year. Twenty-seven people applied for the privilege and were subjected to an audition on April 26. They were required to sing to unaccompanied music before a panel of judges that included maestro Victor Sawa, soprano and voice teacher Lynn Channing, and Canadian Idol finalist Matt Rapley. The RSO hasn't decided exactly when or what its newest star will be performing. Ingram says the win has given her a boost as a singer. "I have a lot more confidence now … in being able to get up in front of people, because I know from the crowd and everything else supporting me. It was really great." Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKRelatedInternal LinksAUDIO: CBC Radio's Sheila Coles interviews Symphony Singing Star Makyla IngramMore Music HeadlinesRegina Symphony crowns its first 'Idol'00The Regina Symphony Orchestra has held its own version of Canadian Idol and crowned its first-ever Symphony Singing Star, who will perform with the RSO next year.Jury chosen in R. Kelly child porn trial00A Baptist preacher and criminal justice student are among 12 jurors who have been selected for the trial of rapper R. Kelly, accused of having sex with a girl who may have been as young as 13. Canadian singer Shania Twain splitting from music-producer husband00Award-winning Canadian pop star Shania Twain is splitting from her music-producer husband Robert (Mutt) Lange, a representative for the singer revealed Thursday.Thriller, Joni Mitchell album make the cut for U.S. recording registry00Michael Jackson's iconic pop album Thriller, the original 1956 My Fair Lady cast album and Joni Mitchell's For the Roses are among the latest additions to the U.S. National Recording Registry, the Library of Congress announced Wednesday.No charges to be laid over Amy Winehouse video00British police will not lay charges against singer Amy Winehouse in connection with video footage that seemed to show her smoking crack cocaine, a police source said on Wednesday.More Arts HeadlinesGigantic contemporary art gallery to open in Moscow00A flashy new gallery for contemporary art and culture in Moscow is slated to launch this fall, with backing from the wife of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Barnes Foundation wins latest legal tussle00The Barnes Foundation has triumphed in the latest round of a legal clash over its plan to move a collection of Impressionist art to Philadelphia. Sculpture of poet Al Purdy ready after six-year delay00A sculpture of Al Purdy, often referred to as Canada's greatest poet, is finally ready and will be unveiled Tuesday at Queen's Park in Toronto, just steps from the Ontario Legislature. Producer behind A Man Called Horse dies00Sandy Howard, a producer and director whose credits include The Island of Dr. Moreau, A Man Called Horse and Captain Kangaroo, has died at the age of 80. Former N.W.T. premier appointed to CBC board00Joe Handley, who retired as premier of the Northwest Territories last year, has been appointed to the CBC's board of directors. Arts FeaturesKeys to the kingdomThe Narnia sequel needs more heart, fewer talking animalsOutta sightMemorable musical performances on late-night talk TVLighter than airThe Taiwanese film Flight of the Red Balloon is pretty but dullSketchy charactersThe touring Kids in the Hall get back to their comedy rootsBreaking sound barriersVictoriaville festival celebrates 25 years Disc of the weekDeath Cab for Cutie's Narrow StairsPeople who read this also read …
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