
The Music Center’s Spotlight Performing Arts Competition Offers More than $100,000 in Scholarships and Free Artistic Development for Southern California High School Students.
All photos: June 15, 2022 Los Angeles, CA. Spotlight performance at the The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on 6/15/2022. Photos by John McCoy for the Music Center



The Music Center’s Spotlight, a free annual competition that provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development to Southern California high school students through auditions, feedback, and mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators, has been extended to Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Applying for Spotlight is free; students with all skill levels are encouraged to apply.



Applicants must submit a video audition online and may apply to multiple categories, which include acting, ballet, classical instrumental, classical voice, dance, jazz instrumental and non-classical voice. They receive written feedback from a distinguished panel of judges, a certificate of achievement and also have the opportunity to gain valuable audition experience and knowledge in their disciplines through mastery classes and performances. Through a supportive environment, students can develop important life skills, including self‐esteem, preparation and perseverance.



WHEN:
Application deadline extended to October 21, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.!
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MORE INFO:
Available to view on-demand, The Spotlight Academy is an episodic series of online videos and tutorials, including an overall introduction to Spotlight; application rules for each of the seven categories; tips to create a great video audition; and topical episodes with guest experts including Superstore actress Carla Renata, opera singer Suzanna Guzmán, and New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck, among others.
For more information, including details on how to apply in each category, visit musiccenter.org/spotlight.