Hoosier Star 2024 will take place on September 14, 2024 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the 2024 Hoosier Star Finalists! These individuals will compete, in their respective divisions, for the title of HOOSIER STAR! Each finalist will sing a song of their choosing accompanied by the LCSO. Audience members and a panel of celebrity judges will decide the winner! First place Adult and Youth Winners will receive a $1,000 prize. Second place Adult and Youth Winners will receive a $500 prize.
This year's finalists are: Adult Division (18 and up) - Alyssa Atkinson, South Bend; Lindsey Brown, La Porte; Noah Garcia, Hammond; Alexa Liberi, Mishawaka, and Max Principe, La Porte. Youth Division (17 and under) - Selah & Olivia Branco, La Porte; Sophia Grubbs, Elkhart; Bayleigh Miller, La Porte; Charles Nwakanma, Fort Wayne; and Chloe Virijevich, Kouts.
The LCSO thanks Horizon Bank, NIPSCO, Northwest Health and Duneland Media for their generous platinum sponsorship of this event. Sponsorship opportunities are available - please call Emily Yiannias at 219.362.9020 for more information. Ticket sales will begin June 1 at lcso.net.
Adult Division: 18 and Up

Alyssa Atkinson, South Bend

Lindsey Brown, La Porte

Noah Garcia, Hammond

Alexa Liberi, Mishawaka

Max Principe, La Porte
Youth Division: 17 and Under

Olivia & Selah Branco, La Porte

Sophia Grubbs, Elkhart

Bayleigh Miller, La Porte

Charles Nwakanma, Fort Wayne

Chloe Virijevich, Kouts
About the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is a cornerstone of the vibrant arts landscape in Northwest Indiana. The orchestra serves the 110,000 residents of La Porte County and regions beyond, including Southwest Michigan. Now in its 51st season, the LCSO has grown from a small community orchestra into a dynamic, professional orchestra of 60 musicians serving audiences from seven counties. Each year, the orchestra presents four subscription concerts, in addition to the Hoosier Star, Holiday at the Pops and Children's Education concerts.
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