Competition will showcase singing groups

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Updated: April 14, 2011 2:20PM

Singing groups with between three and 25 performers are invited to showcase their singing talents in a national competition.

Sing!, created by Developers Diversity Realty for implementation at its properties throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, begins Friday and runs through May 31. Groups can complete an online entry form and upload an original audio performance of a song from the approved song list to the Deer Park Town Center Sing! website at deerparktowncenter.2011sing.com.

Ten groups will be selected through an online popular vote and Deer Park Town Center will select two alternates for a total of 12 semifinalists.

The semifinalists will perform live at Deer Park Town Center Sept. 17 and Sept. 24. The pool of 12 will be whittled to three by a panel of local judges and audience text voting, followed by another round of online voting to identify one finalist to represent Deer Park Town Center and compete against 10 other finalists from the other properties. A final online and text vote will determine the grand-prize winning group.

"Arts and education has always been a top corporate objective and the impact music has on both the arts and education makes Sing! a natural fit for our company," said Konda Dees, Deer Park Town Center marketing director. "Sing! brings a positive and empowering experience to our communities, gives back to a deserving nonprofit and who knows, may provide a 'big break' to a talented, undiscovered group."

Sing! provide vocal groups, choirs, choruses, gospel singers and glee clubs with exposure they may have never experienced before. Throughout the competition, Deer Park Town Center will highlight the competitors through online and social media.

"Sing! combines the growing trend of online, viral performances with the thrill of live music to create an opportunity for groups in our community to showcase their talents," Dees added. "With the support of Kevin Briody, we are thrilled to launch Sing! and promote the positive impact music has in our lives."

The Grand Prize winner will receive an opportunity to participate in a singing, songwriting and recording session with two-time Emmy award-winner Kevin Briody, as well as receive $5,000 Developers Diversified Realty MasterCard gift cards and a $20,000 donation to the charity of the winning group's choice.

To enter, log on to deerparktowncenter.2011sing.com.

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