The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will perform its Annual Hoosier Star concert and vocal competition, now in its 18th year, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., La Porte. Tickets can be purchase online here for $25 for adults and $10 for children. A Live Stream option is also available for $15.

10 finalists from the youth division and 10 finalists from the adult division will compete for the top honor of being named Hoosier Star. Each finalist will sing a piece of their choice, accompanied by the LCSO. Celebrity judges for this year's event include Matt Fuller, Jason Moon, and Melanie Dorn Kraut. Audience members will also have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favorite finalist! 

Finalists for this year's competition were chosen in March through a selective audition process. They are: Youth Division- Molly Cooper, La Porte; Sophia Grubbs, Elkhart; Landon Mitchell, Buchanan, MI; Makayla Mitchell, Buchanan, MI; and Eleanor Nohos, Hobart. Adult Division - Kelly (Bourget) Staton, Griffith; Jessica Johnson, Michigan City; Raul Palma, South Bend; Mary Pasyk, Griffith; and performing as a duet, Shania Povlock and Evan Wooding; La Porte. 

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 and Holiday at the Pops concerts. La Porte County Symphony Orchestra | PO Box 563, La Porte, IN 46352 | 219.362.9020 | executive@lcso.net  | lcso.net Connect with us