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by DEEANNA HANEY
Intern Lifestyles Reporter
Hiding in Appalachian State University’s vast student body is an array of talent awaiting discovery.
From singer/songwriters to Olympic jump-ropers, the Mountaineer Talent Show is where the best of the best comes together.
After the drawn out process of auditions and participant selection, Appalachian Popular Programming Society is prepared to offer its 29th annual show displaying some of the school’s most talented students.
The Mountaineer Talent Show is a free event Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Legends.
Students who auditioned in Crossroads Café performed a 15-minute act and were selected by three student judges.
Now down
to 10 participants out of 22 auditions, judges sought for a variety of
talent, Martha E. Eskridge, Appalachian Popular Programming Society’s,
APPS, chairperson of special events and sophomore special education
major, said.
The
criteria for the winner of the show will be based on a template judging
entertainment value, creativity/originality, professionalism and stage
presence.
“We
usually have illustrious judges. Last year we had Ray the Weather Guy,”
Eskridge said. “This year we are going to try to get Mrs. Peacock.”
The top
placements in the show will not only receive recognition for their
special talent but will also win cash prizes of $500 for first place,
$300 for second place and $150 for third place.
Past performances have featured magicians, Broadway musical performances, bluegrass bands and baton twirlers.
Last year’s show also brought local fame to now Split Rail Records artists, Major Magick.
Returning
participant, Alexis K. Worthington, is hopeful her original
singing/songwriting will land her in first place this spring.
The sophomore social work major has written her own lyrics and music for two years and has played guitar since age 15.
“[My
songs] usually come from what I’m thinking about personally,”
Worthington said. “Usually they center around relationships with
people and God.”
Worthington
describes her sound as a pop/jazz style and credits artists such as
Jack Johnson, Adele and Ingrid Michaelson as her musical inspiration.
She will
be performing three original songs titled, “Watch Me Pass,” “Show Me
Where to Go,” and “Goodbye,” accompanied by a live band.
The performer is currently recording six songs on her own EP titled, “City Lights,” in the Gilly Recording Studio.
Worthington will also be the opening act for Michael Alvarado at Legends Wednesday, April 15.
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