BE IN THE BAND

Here it is - your chance to make someone a 30 second superstar!  Vote for your favorite - the winner will get to Be in the Band and perform LIVE ON STAGE with SWITCHFOOT.

Below are four videos taken from our Be In The Band competitions at Edison Mall and Coconut Point. Our judges chose two contestants from each event to compete in our online finals where YOU choose the winner. Congratulations to: Bethany Carter Tony Lucas Raul Quijano Corinna Girard

Watch all four videos and then VOTE for your favorite.

Tony Lucas	Corinna Girard
Bethany Carter	Raul Quijano

The power is in your hands... choose wisely!

Comments

[Clayton]

why did bethany only get 25 sec instead of the whole 30 or 33 as oth people?

[Cobi Knight (Contest Coordinator)]

Clayton,

The contestants were notified in advance that they would have 30 seconds to sing, some chose to start at the beginning of the song and allow themselves to be cut off, others planned to only sing for 30 seconds and planned their music accordingly. Bethany was given as much time as everyone else but chose not to use it all, which was just fine.

During the contest time did not start for the contestant until they actually began singing, ignoring breaths and things before they started, which is why some clips last 30 to 35 seconds.

It's amazing how much you can learn in 30 seconds about a singer, when they're really good you just want to let them keep going... others, not so much :)

[Mr.Sanchez]

I thought the Singers are great however when you listen back to the videos its clear to see that the contest inside the edison mall will sound alot better than the one performed outside as the contestants i believe have an advantage in a closed area and i also think you should put up some info on the contestant age-location and such Thanks

[Cobi Knight (Contest Coordinator)]

Mr. Sanchez

Thanks for your suggestions! All contestants had the option of performing at either or both locations, some of our contestants said they felt more at ease performing outside, and I'm sure some felt that they benefitted from the indoor location. Overall I would have to say that Creative Sound Solutions did a stellar job of providing audio that was both fair and enjoyable at both events.

If you'd like to know more about our contestants be sure to tune in to The WAY EARLY SHOW on 88.7 WAY-FM where they'll also keep you updated on who is in the lead!

[Corinna]

How long will the voting run for?
When and how will the "winner" be announced?

(I say "winner", because we are ALL winners in Christ. Amen?)

[Steve Shore]

Hi Corinna,

Voting runs until Friday morning - we'll announce the winner around 7:15!

Thanks again for participating - and good luck!

[Meg]

that Bethany Carter sounds beautiful. and she seems to have a good stage presence.

[Jackie]

Raul Quijano has a voice that is noticably powerful and breathtaking in my opinion. Best of luck to him and the other contestants.

[Elliot]

I think Tony Lucas is amazing. I hope he wins. He really shines

[secret admirer]

i really like Raul and all of us at baker high are pulling for him but we would also like to wish all the others good luck and comend them on the great gifts they all have!
FYI did you know Raul made it to the second round of idol in Miami last summer

[Angela]

Raul and Bethany are good, but Tony Lucas clearly has the most talent! What an impressively unique voice!

[Meg]

Tony lucas is blessed to have such an amazing voice. Good luck to the other contestants too!

[Meg]

Dear Tony,
You are very blessed to have such an awesome, amazing, wonderful voice. You make my day. Just listening to you sing brings me closer to God. Thanks a bunch -Meg

[Satphire]

Raul Quijanos voice fills me with imense incredible joy. best luck to him i hope he goes far!

[biggest fan of Tony Lucas]

so i didnt get to hear who won this morning but who did win?!?!