Students audition as MCTV goes Idol
Louis P. Ortiz III
Issue date: 3/4/04 Section: News
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This past Tuesday in Lowell Thomas, Marist College Television (MCTV) held auditions for their new show Marist Idol.
The new production is a reenactment of the hit FOX show, American Idol and thus far has delivered a good amount of attention.
Preparation is the key and it was asked that all performers enter the first round with a song they are willing to sing accapella. It is a competition consisting of three rounds where the final round will take place in the Performing Arts Room (PAR).
MCTV is hoping for a good turn out and on Tuesday night, over 15 performers signed up, attempting to move on past the first round.
Three judges from Marist faculty have donated their time to add to the realism and heartbreak of such a competition. Keith Strudler of the Communications Department, Missy Alexander who is also from the Communications Department, and Matt Andrews of the Theatre Department are the individuals who critique the presence, style, and accuracy of the singers.
Secretary Janet Gilfeather, who is playing a very important role in the production of the show, believes that Marist Idol is something people want to see. "So many people watch American Idol that we decided it would be a good idea to adopt the show idea to Marist, in order to showcase the musical talent that we have here," she said. "We have battle of the bands already, but there really isn't a competition for vocalists. We thought it would be a fun show that involved the Marist community, as well as, a show that students would enjoy," Gilfeather said.
The judges selected people from Tuesday's audition to once again come back to Lowell Thomas and perform in the semi-finals. It has been said by the e-board of MCTV that plans are in the works to have the winners chosen through the World Wide Web. Afterward, the remaining contestants will sing and we will announce the winner of the entire competition.
The winner will receive a cash prize and MCTV is asking other clubs and organizations (RSC) to help out with donations so a good amount can be collected.
Freshman, Lisa Christine Padilla performed Tuesday night and was excited about the opportunity to perform. "I think it was a good idea to put this together since it gave people a great experience and the opportunity to perform on an amateur level to many people that I know and don't know."
Certain individuals came up little short and they responded with their frustration. "I was extremely nervous but I don't feel that I was as bad as they said I was," stated freshman Chenell Swan.
Although there were a lot of sharp criticisms from the judges on the performing talent, it is quite evident that the future is looking bright for MCTV and Marist Idol. The second round will begin a week after spring break in March.
The new production is a reenactment of the hit FOX show, American Idol and thus far has delivered a good amount of attention.
Preparation is the key and it was asked that all performers enter the first round with a song they are willing to sing accapella. It is a competition consisting of three rounds where the final round will take place in the Performing Arts Room (PAR).
MCTV is hoping for a good turn out and on Tuesday night, over 15 performers signed up, attempting to move on past the first round.
Three judges from Marist faculty have donated their time to add to the realism and heartbreak of such a competition. Keith Strudler of the Communications Department, Missy Alexander who is also from the Communications Department, and Matt Andrews of the Theatre Department are the individuals who critique the presence, style, and accuracy of the singers.
Secretary Janet Gilfeather, who is playing a very important role in the production of the show, believes that Marist Idol is something people want to see. "So many people watch American Idol that we decided it would be a good idea to adopt the show idea to Marist, in order to showcase the musical talent that we have here," she said. "We have battle of the bands already, but there really isn't a competition for vocalists. We thought it would be a fun show that involved the Marist community, as well as, a show that students would enjoy," Gilfeather said.
The judges selected people from Tuesday's audition to once again come back to Lowell Thomas and perform in the semi-finals. It has been said by the e-board of MCTV that plans are in the works to have the winners chosen through the World Wide Web. Afterward, the remaining contestants will sing and we will announce the winner of the entire competition.
The winner will receive a cash prize and MCTV is asking other clubs and organizations (RSC) to help out with donations so a good amount can be collected.
Freshman, Lisa Christine Padilla performed Tuesday night and was excited about the opportunity to perform. "I think it was a good idea to put this together since it gave people a great experience and the opportunity to perform on an amateur level to many people that I know and don't know."
Certain individuals came up little short and they responded with their frustration. "I was extremely nervous but I don't feel that I was as bad as they said I was," stated freshman Chenell Swan.
Although there were a lot of sharp criticisms from the judges on the performing talent, it is quite evident that the future is looking bright for MCTV and Marist Idol. The second round will begin a week after spring break in March.