Verizon’s annual ‘How Sweet the Sound’ tour returns with Grammy Award winner Cece Winans and producer, Donald Lawrence, whom will serve as the co-host. The How Sweet the Sound tour provides a chance for gospel choirs to win up to $50,000.
Marvin Sapp will serve as the resident judge. “It is an honor to return as resident judge for this joyous event that honors the foundation of our community â the church choir,” said Sapp. “How Sweet the Sound has become a second family for me, and I can’t wait to see our family grow in 2011.”
In addition, he will be joined on the judges panel by Mary Mary, Dorinda Clark Cole, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, James Fortune, Byron Cage, Ricky Dillard, Shirley Caesar and more. The tour will make nine stops at cities including:
Dallas â Sept. 15 at American Airlines Center
Atlanta â Sept. 17 at Philips Arena
Charlotte, N.C. â Sept. 19 at Time Warner Cable Arena
Washington, D.C. â Sept. 21 at Verizon Center
Detroit â Sept. 24 at Joe Louis Arena
St. Louis â Sept. 26 at Scottrade Center
Chicago â Sept. 27 at United Center
Los Angeles â Oct. 1 at STAPLES Center
Oakland, Calif. â Oct. 4 at Oracle Arena
Are you a part of a gospel choir? If so, then this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss! How Sweet the Sound, one of America’s largest church music competitions, has just announced that they’re offering $50 grand in prize money for gospel choirs. This is great news for singers who are passionate about their craft and want to get some recognition while also getting rewarded financially.
The competition will feature the best choirs from around the country as they compete against each other on stage. The winner will not only receive a cash prize but also perform at Verizon Center with Cece Winans. It promises to be an exciting event that everyone should witness or even take part in!
So if you have what it takes to wow judges and audiences alike, make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing chance. Register now and start preparing your performance – because with How Sweet the Sound, winning big could mean taking home the grand prize of $50 thousand!
Overview Of Competition
Are you the leader of a gospel choir? Are you looking for an opportunity to share your talent and win some money? How Sweet the Sound has just what you need! The competition offers a chance for choirs across the country to showcase their singing abilities and compete for a grand prize of $50,000.
This exciting competition is open to any group that sings gospel music. There are no requirements regarding size or style – all choirs are welcome to apply. Choirs will be judged on vocal ability, originality, stage presence, and spiritual impact among other criteria. To participate in this competition, each choir must submit an application form along with two recordings of their performances.
The audition process begins June 1st and concludes August 15th. Finalists will be chosen from these applications and invited to perform live at one of six regional events held between September 10th and October 15th. At each event, three finalists will then go on to compete for first place honors before judges selected by How Sweet the Sound. Winners of these local competitions will receive prizes as well as advance to the Grand Finale where they’ll vie for the top spot and the $50,000 grand prize.
Choirs have until May 31st to register so don’t wait! Enter now for your chance at becoming part of something special: How Sweet the Sound’s Gospel Choir Competition!
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the How Sweet the Sound Gospel Choir Competition, choirs must meet a few requirements. First and foremost, this competition is open to all gospel singing groups of any size or style. Additionally, each choir must submit an application form along with two recordings of their performances by May 31st in order to be considered as a contestant.
Finally, contestants are required to adhere to certain performance guidelines during the live regional events and Grand Finale. These standards include having at least five members on stage while performing, no more than three songs per group, and restricted use of props, costumes and choreography. All performers must also remain respectful at all times – both onstage and off – throughout the entire competition process.
With these criteria in mind, we invite you to register today for your chance to shine! Enter now for your opportunity to join us at How Sweet the Sound’s Gospel Choir Competition!
Conclusion
The How Sweet the Sound Gospel Choir Competition offers a grand prize of $50,000 to one lucky gospel choir. This is an incredible opportunity for choirs all over the nation to showcase their talent and gain recognition in their community. It’s easy to see why this competition has become so popular.
To be eligible, each choir must have at least 8 members and perform original or traditional material from any era of gospel music. There are six regional competitions that serve as qualifiers for the national competition which will take place on November 17th in Atlanta, Georgia. The winner of this final round will receive not only the cash prize but also a recording contract with RCA Inspiration Records.
This is an amazing chance for talented gospel singers everywhere to share their gifts on a larger stage and potentially turn it into something even bigger. With its generous prize money, How Sweet the Sound is sure to bring out some amazing performances from across the globe! So if you think your choir has what it takes, go ahead and register now – you won’t regret it!
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