[NEohioPAL] Auditions for $10,000 Scholarship - Shining Star CLE

[Katie Martin]

AUDITIONS OPEN FOR SHINING STAR CLE 2026
$10,000 Scholarship for Winner of this American Idol style Solo Singing Competition!!!
Participation is free and all genres of music accepted.

Shining Star CLE<https://www.mandeljcc.org/shining-star-cle/mandeljcc/>, a Northeast Ohio favorite since 2017, is presented by KeyBank and hosted by Mandel JCC of Cleveland. Join us for THE FINALS on Sunday, AUGUST 23, 2026 * 6:30 pm.

ELIGIBILITY

  *   High school students with a 2027 to 2030 graduation date
  *   Must live in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties, including homeschooled students

THE AUDITIONS [NOTE NEW CLOSE DATE]

  *   Submit video audition online until June 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm
  *   Upload your audition video (3 minutes max) to https://zealous.co/mandeljcc/opportunity/shining-star-cle/
  *   Piano accompaniment, personal instrument usage or a cappella are preferred, but recorded accompaniment is allowed.

THE SCHOLARSHIPS

  *   1st Place Winner:  $10,000 college scholarship plus an opportunity to perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Also a free one-year membership to The J.
  *   2nd Place:  $5,000 college scholarship
  *   3rd Place:  $2,500 college scholarship
  *   4th Place:  $1,000 college scholarship
  *   Fan Favorite:  $500 college scholarship
  *   Bonus Prize:  $2,500 to the high school music department of the 1st place winner

AUDITION & JUDGING PROCESS: https://mandeljcc.org/files/galleries/Shining_Star_PROCESS_APR2026.pdf

THE CAUSE
Shining Star CLE is an inclusive singing competition showcasing the best of Northeast Ohio's talented teens.  Music plays a vital role in uniting communities and fostering shared experiences. Funds raised through this event allow us to both grow creative youth programming and enhance aging-in-place senior services.

Questions? Contact information below.

Kate Martin
Special Events Coordinator
Mandel JCC
26001 S. Woodland
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Direct: 216-593-6214

Watch the 2025 Shining Star CLE video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mKaMNavXRw>.

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