{"id":8509,"date":"2021-10-01T09:26:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/?p=8509"},"modified":"2021-10-01T14:53:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T19:53:21","slug":"finalists-named-for-start-the-journey-youth-voice-competition-presented-by-the-ramblin-roads-music-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/finalists-named-for-start-the-journey-youth-voice-competition-presented-by-the-ramblin-roads-music-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Finalists Named for \u201cStart the Journey\u201d Youth Voice Competition presented by the Ramblin\u2019 Roads Music Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8511\" width=\"301\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n.png 1340w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-768x634.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-760x627.png 760w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-485x400.png 485w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-82x68.png 82w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-600x495.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210848323_103393128677122_5988700122412538926_n-550x454.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reo Agency<br>Autumn Reo<br>autumn@thereoagency.com<br>940.367.0295<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>FOR RELEASE: Start the Journey Youth Voice Finalists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists Named for \u201cStart the Journey\u201d Youth Voice Competition presented by the Ramblin\u2019 Roads Music Festival<br>Finalists to Compete at Arlington Music Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the Three-Day Celebration of 60 Music Acts at 18 Venues + Special Events in<br>Downtown Arlington, October 1-3, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>(ARLINGTON, Texas &#8211; Sept. 27, 2021) &#8211; Sixteen local North Texas young adults, ages 14-19, have been named finalists for the Start the Journey Youth Voice Competition by the Ramblin\u2019 Roads Music Festival. The Start the Journey finalists were chosen by a special committee including faculty and representatives of the Music Industry Studies Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. At 2 pm this Sunday, Oct. 3, the specially selected finalists will advance to the Start the Journey competition performance at Arlington Music Hall, the same stage where many legendary artists like Maren Morris and Leann Rimes have kickstarted their music careers. The public is invited to this free event and no tickets are required to attend the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Start the Journey Youth Voice Competition finalists are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amy Hoemke, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, Grand Prairie ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Anyssa McDonald, Summit High School, Mansfield ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Camille Breitenstein, Martin High School, Arlington ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dylan Dalton, Martin High School, Arlington ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-760x1013.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-82x109.jpeg 82w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-550x733.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Emylie_Althoff-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Emylie Althoff, Haltom High School, Birdville ISD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Erica Fulbright, Greenhill School, Addison, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Ilanna Feldman, Greenhill School, Addison, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-308x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-308x300.jpg 308w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-411x400.jpg 411w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-82x80.jpg 82w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-600x584.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2-550x535.jpg 550w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Juliav2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Julia Suazo, Haltom High School, Birdville ISD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Kiara Mullin, Martin High School, Arlington ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Landon Hodges, The Oakridge School, Arlington, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Lucan Lopez, Greenhill School, Addison, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mallory Rose Gomez, Lamar High School, Arlington ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Miki Hooper, Keller High School, Keller ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Riley Gilbreath, North Crowley High School, Crowley ISD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists are competing for the title of Best Vocalist in each of the four teams as well as a Fan Favorite, chosen by the audience. One winner will be selected from each group and receive $250. The overall Grand Prize Winner will also receive $500. In addition to the cash prize, each winner will receive a recording session at The Cove Studios, a professional recording studio, and an opportunity to perform live as part of an opening act at the Levitt Pavilion Arlington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The \u201cStart the Journey\u201d Youth Voice Competition is part of the 2021 Ramblin\u2019 Roads Music Festival, a celebration of all the diverse music, people, and memories that come together for the best American road trip. Debuting October 1 &#8211; 3, 2021 in Arlington, a designated State of Texas Music Friendly Community, attendees will enjoy an eclectic mix of live music throughout the three-day festival featuring Levitt Pavilion, Arlington Music Hall, Texas Live!, and 15+ venues and various hosted events including Jazz in the Park, Urban Artisan Market, \u201cStart the Journey\u201d Youth Voice Competition, Classic Car Show and Sunday Gospel Brunch. Founded and coordinated by the Downtown Arlington organization, Ramblin\u2019 Roads is created through the collaboration of the community and its many businesses that make up Downtown Arlington. This year\u2019s schedule is available on the festival\u2019s website, <a href=\"http:\/\/RamblinRoadsFest.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/RamblinRoadsFest.com\">RamblinRoadsFest.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Reo AgencyAutumn Reoautumn@thereoagency.com940.367.0295 FOR RELEASE: Start the Journey Youth Voice Finalists Finalists Named for \u201cStart the Journey\u201d Youth Voice Competition presented by the Ramblin\u2019 Roads Music FestivalFinalists to Compete at Arlington Music Hall Part of the Three-Day Celebration of 60 Music Acts at 18 Venues + Special Events inDowntown Arlington, October 1-3, 2021 (ARLINGTON, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p76FL9-2df","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8509"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8515,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8509\/revisions\/8515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}