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A yearly competition hosted by actress/screenwriter/playwright Trey Anthony on Queen Street Toronto.
Anne-Lise was the first winner of the first ever Lyme & Tings and recieved a monetary prize. - Trey Anthony
Congratulations to the winners of our Music and Lyrics Contest:
1. Anne-Lise Dugas
2. Hannah Yong
3. Carmen Lee & Corey Yeung
The Markham Teen Arts Council is proud to present Music & Lyrics, an event dedicated to the talented and aspiring singers and songwriters. Participants are required to meet an age limit of 14-18 and must reside in the Town of Markham. Contestants are to audition and perform a self composed song in front of a panel of professional judges. Keep in mind that the original song must contain lyrics that are only written in the English language and does not promote discrimination, racism, or contain words of profanity. Each song should be approximately three to five minutes in length and every participant is required to submit their lyrics on the day of the audition. Just a reminder that this is an acoustic audition only! Acoustic instruments such as the piano and guitar are permitted for the audition. Note, there is a maximum of four people allowed in each group.
The top three finalists will win the opportunity to record their original song. Furthermore, the three finalists will also be given an opportunity to perform at:
- Milne Park's annual Canada Day Celebration, July 1st - (see map)
- Main Street Markham's Pedestrian Day, July 19 - (see map )
- The Varley Art Gallery leg of the annual Blue Bridge festival, June 7th - (see map)
The audition will be held on:
Sunday, May 24, 2009 between 6pm - 9pm at the McKay Art Centre in Unionville - (see map)
Good Luck!
- Markham Teen Arts Council Website
Discography
Heart Souldiers Demo- Album
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Bio
Anne-Lise Dugas (pronounced Ann-Lize Du-ga) grew up composing music, singing and playing the piano. Mainly listening to, writing, and playing classical music, she was surrounded by the work of archaic composers whose music has stood the test of time. It's essence stayed with her when she strayed from her classical roots and picked up the guitar at age 12, greatly inspired by artists such as Nirvana, Radiohead, and Massive Attack. Seeking to create music that is original and powerful, Anne-Lise Dugas crosses genres of folk, rock, and jazz with incredible versatility, while creating an original sound and unique identity for herself as an artist.
"Heart Souldiers is my journey of finding myself," Anne-Lise Dugas explains about on the 10-song demo-album which is as packed with music as her high-school years were with rebellion, adventure, friendship, hardship and realization. The death of her mother at a young age was an event that truly shaped Anne-Lise's life, and her work as an artist. Coming to terms with this and using music as a tool to heal, and discover the beauty of life is what makes this album so moving. Anne-Lise Dugas extends this music to everyone, to open our heart's just a little bit more, and touch our soul.
www.annelisedugas.bandcamp.com
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