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Local Teen Band Selected as Semi-Finalist in SchoolJam USA |
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Carol Stream, IL, November 3, 2009— NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, has selected CHASING THE SKYLINE of Bartlett High School to move on to the semi finals of the SchoolJam USA teen battle of the bands competition.
The nationwide contest, sponsored by NAMM, is designed to encourage teen bands across the United States to demonstrate their musical talents and enjoy the many proven benefits of making music.
Chasing the Skyline will be included in the Online voting portion of the competition, which begins November 1, 2009, at www.schooljamusa.com. The general public is encouraged to visit the site and vote for their favorite band. The top two bands in five designated regions that receive the most votes will be announced on Dec. 19, 2009, and will be invited to the live SchoolJam USA battle of the bands finals held at the NAMM Show on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.
The SchoolJam USA Battle of the Bands helps highlight the best and most talented teens across the country, while supporting the bands’ school music education programs. The winning band will receive $750 toward new musical equipment and could win a trip to perform at the SchoolJam Germany live finals in Frankfurt, Germany, at the MusikMesse trade fair. The top band’s school music program will also receive $5,000 toward new musical equipment purchased at their local NAMM Member retailer of choice. The competition is sponsored with the help of MENC, the national association for music education; the Music Education National Conference; Music For All; the John Lennon Educational Bus; SchoolJam and InTune Monthly magazine.
Chasing the Skyline is comprised of Chuckie Franco, Brett Kososki, Matt McCue and Mark Mengar, all high school juniors and Trace Hamilton, a high school senior. The band has been performing at local shows and private engagements since spring of 2008. In order to move on to the finals, they need their community to rally together by going to www.schooljamusa.com and voting for CHASING THE SKYLINE. |
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11/05/09 |
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