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A KMC member competes for her shot at stardom during the 2009 “Operation Rising Star” singing contest.
Do you have the singing chops to rise to the top? If so, members of Kaiserslautern’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation are looking for you. Army FMWR officials will host this year’s “Operation Rising Star” singing contest for the KMC.
The annual contest, sponsored by Army Entertainment, features singers from Army garrisons around the world. Participants can compete for a chance to win $1,000 and an all expenses paid trip for two to record a three-song demo tape.
“This is how hidden talent gets discovered, and this is how people get their name out there,” said Erinn Forester, marketing assistant for FMWR Marketing. “I think if people are passionate about singing, and it’s what they really love to do and they’re good at it, then this is their chance to become a star.”
To participate, all potential contestants must first complete an initial screening. Screenings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. During the screening, singers will perform a song a capella for a panel of judges, who will then decide if they can compete in the actual live audition show.
The live audition show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing. Local winners will receive $500 for first place, $250 for runner-up and $100 for third place. The first place winner will also go on to compete at the Army-level competition later this year.
Community members are welcome to attend the live show, and they could also earn a prize, Forester said. “Another really exciting thing for spectators is that there is a $300 spirit award to the most supportive unit or Family Readiness Group,”
she said. “So, if you have someone from your unit or FRG, tell them to come on out to the live show.” Operation Rising Star contestants must be active duty, National Guard or Reserve or a dependent (from any branch of service) and be at least 18 years old with a valid military ID card.
To schedule a screening for U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Operation Rising Star, call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626. For more information on Operation Rising Star, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and www.oprisingstar.com.
