To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hoosier Star Vocal Competition, adult winners from the past nine Hoosier Star competitions will return to the stage of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Sept. 13, to compete for the title Hoosier Star of Stars.
The competition will feature the adult winners from the nine prior Hoosier Star competitions. They will compete for the title Hoosier Star of Stars, as well as a cash prize.
The finalists will sing their winning song accompanied by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson. Audience members will vote for their favorite contestant, along with onstage judges who will choose the next Hoosier Star of Stars.
The finalists are: Alyssa Atkinson, South Bend (2024 winner); Kelly Staton, Griffith (2023); Julia Thorn, Crown Point (2022); Kim Kurtis, Valparaiso (2021); Alyse Flores, La Porte (2020); Joe Stewart, Michigan City (2019); Mike Green, La Porte (2018); Julia Campoli-Biek, South Bend (2017); and James Neary, La Porte (2016).
The event also serves as a fundraiser for the LCSO. Last year's event raised nearly $50,000 for the symphony's mission. Learn more here.
