Auditions are open to the public and are
free. Contestants will be judged on song interpretation, technical skill,
originality, execution, and stage presence. The auditions will be held March 25, 4-5pm - Latino Cultural Center in Dallas and March 30, 6-7pm - Gallista Gallery in San Antonio. Contestants should arrive one hour early to register or pre-register by phone or email. Contestants may register on site or in advance by calling Texas Folklife at (512) 441-9255 or online at
http://texasfolklife.org.
Those who cannot attend the audition may mail or e-mail their entries to arrive
at Texas Folklife no later than April 2, 2012. The complete contest rules and
entry forms are available online.
"The Big Squeeze has proven to be one of our most popular programs at Texas
Folklife,” says Cristina Ballí, newly appointed Executive Director. “Audiences
love to hear young talent from all over the state and they love to hear their
stories. The participants and their families take a wonderful experience with
them that they’ll never forget.”
Semifinalists selected by audition or
mailed entries will be hosted in Austin to take part in the semifinals held on
April 28
at The Bob Bullock Texas
State History
Museum.
At that time, up to four finalists will be selected and awarded $300 each as
well as having their hotel stay paid in Houston to compete before a large,
enthusiastic audience of accordion fans at the Accordion Kings & Queens
Festival on June
2. The Big
Squeeze 2012 grand-prize-winner will be selected at the concert by the panel of
judges with help from the audience. The grand-prize-winner will receive a prize
package valued at $4500, including a $1000 cash prize, a brand new Hohner
accordion and recording time at the historic Hacienda Records in Corpus Christi,
as well as promotional support from SugarHill Recording Studios, Hohner, Inc.,
Hacienda Records and Texas Folklife, and other professional opportunities.
The Big Squeeze is
supported by the members and Board of Texas Folklife, the City of Dallas Office
of Cultural Affairs, the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory
Board, the Houston Endowment, the Still Water Foundation, the Austin Latino
Music Association, the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by
a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support is provided by
regional businesses including Hohner, Inc., SugarHill Recording Studios,
Hacienda Records, FBA Design, Sign Effects and Embassy Suites Hotel in Austin.
About Texas
Folklife
Texas Folklife is a
statewide non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and preserving the
diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. For more than 25
years, Texas Folklife has honored the authentic cultural traditions passed down
within communities, explored their importance in contemporary society, and
celebrated them by providing accessible and joyful arts experiences. It is
located in Austin, Texas, in the SoCo neighborhood—one of the city’s vibrant
commercial and arts districts.
1317 S. Congress
Avenue
Austin, Texas
78704
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