Tomorrow is the first of three singing auditions for students in grades 8 to 12 in Genesee and Orleans counties who would like to participate in a professionally recorded music project with renowned local artist Lisa Barrett.
The Batavia singer/songwriter wrote a poignant song called "Everyday Hero" -- about youths who choose to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free, and who are positive leaders. She is sponsored by GCASA, where she is a prevention educator, and received a Reach Grant this year from GO ART!
Barrett is hoping to gather a choir of about 30 students to perform this song on Saturday, April 30, at the Linden Oaks Studio in Rochester where it will be professionally recorded.
After the recording is complete, the song will then be turned into a You Tube music video.
Along with the audition, potential choir members will be asked to submit a short essay. The essay content should include why they want to be a part of this project, as well as their views on tobacco, drugs and alcohol use.
Either email completed essays to lbarrett@gcasa.org or bring a copy to the audition.
The auditions will be held at GCASA’s Batavia site, 430 E. Main St.
The audition dates are as follows:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10
- 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 14
- 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22
For more information, contact Lisa by phoning 815-1879 or by email at lbarrett@gcasa.org
The Everyday Heroes Project is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
