Ten finalists competed in Youth and Adult categories accompanied by musicians from the LCSO and conductor, Alastair Willis, Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra.
Alyse Flores, of La Porte, was the Adult Division winner and sung the Michael Bublé classic, “Feelin’ Good.” Julia Larson, of Chesterton, was the Youth Division winner and sung “Never Enough” from the movie The Greatest Showman. Both winners received a prize of $1,000 and will be featured on the next LCSO concert which will be presented on Sunday, September 27, at 4:00 PM in La Porte’s Fox Park. The free concert will follow safe social distancing practices and no tickets are required.
Alyse Flores - 2020 Hoosier Star Winner - Adult Division | Image Credit: Walt Bukva, Photographer
Julia Larson - 2020 Hoosier Star - Youth Division Winner | Image Credit: Walt Bukva, Photographer
“We were incredibly happy with our inaugural live-streamed Hoosier Star event that generated over 10,000 social media views. Congratulations to the talented winners, Alyse and Julia! I want to thank each of the finalists for their stellar performances. A special thanks to Duneland Media who served as producers and technology experts," stated LCSO Executive Director, Tim King.
Hoosier Star was enjoyed live via www.lcso.net, YouTube, Facebook and WIMS 1420 AM. The event can still be viewed via one of these many platforms.
Thank you to V. Michael & Cherri Drayton, Duneland Media, Horizon Bank, La Porte Hospital, and NIPSCO for their generous sponsorship of this event.
Auditions for next year’s 16th Annual Hoosier Star will be held on Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21.
About LCSO:The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, La Porte County Herald-Dispatch, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Holiday Express Inn and Suites. Visit us at www.lcso.net.