 | | | Photo provided | | | | | | Master of Ceremonies Steve Harwood, "The Voice of Orinda," declared that the Lamorinda Idol 2024 Finals event "was nothing less than magical!" The free event was held on Aug. 18 at the Orinda Theatre.
This year, the winner of the K-2 Solo competition was Erin Koh. 3-5 Solo winner was Piper Lillquist. Quinn Pennington won 6-8 Solo, and Sadie Poole won in the 9-12 grade solo category.
There were also solo competitions for groups in three groups. K-5 Group was won by Dafne & Oliver; group members Dafne Evans and Oliver Cacovean. Triple Threat won the 6-8 Group; group members were Colette Goodman, Cara Impallomeni, and Ceci Bayley. Lila Weis and Mia Cortesio, performing as Mia & Lila, won the 9-12 group award.
The audience gave its award to Margaret Meckes. TV anchors Diane Dwyer and Claudine Wong were the Masters of Ceremonies, along with Alec Home, former Lamorinda Idol winner, singer, and actor. The competition was judged by Sally Hogarty, Raz Kennedy, Teresa Kali, Lois Grandi, Kelly Fosdahl Burge, Lleyton Allen, David Pinkham, Tielle Baker, and Jackie Purcell. Details about the judges are available on the Lamorinda Arts Council website.
Established in 2006, Lamorinda Idol is a singing program open to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who either attend a school or reside in Lamorinda. Singers may enter as soloists or in groups. Students outside Lamorinda can participate in the group categories, provided that at least one group member meets the residential requirement.
Photos and videos of the finalists and the award winning performances will be posted later on the Lamorinda Arts Council website. https://lamorindaarts.org/idol-2/ |
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA