First National Music Theater Competition Results
Monday, 02 July 2012 08:45

The first National Music Theater Competition Finals were held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Orlando, FL as part of the 52nd National Conference.  Six performers advanced from the semifinal round to compete in the final competition.

 

NMTCwinnersThe finalists: Matthew Edquist, Evan Wilson, Darcy Yellin, Billy Marshall, Jr., Linedy Genao, and Jacob Keith Watson were accompanied by pianist Julie Bearden. Each performed a program constructed from their list of seven selections sung in previous rounds.

Jacob Keith Watson, the first prize winner, won $5,000 cash, a concert at the 53rd National Conference, a $1000 gift certificate from Hal Leonard Corporation, a Stage Star Recordings package valued at $240, and a Career Management Services package from Stage Door Access.

Billy Marshall, Jr., the second prize winner, won $2,500 cash, a $500 gift certificate from Hal Leonard Corportation, and a Stage Stars Recording package valued at $100.

Linedy Genao, the third prize winner, won $1000 cash and a Stage Star Recordings package valued at $75.

Judges for the finals were: Joe Church, Robert Edwin, Nikkole Valiens, and Richard Walters.