Win 4 Tix to See Jackie Evancho with the ASO

Jackie Evancho performs with Atlanta Sympony Orchestra on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:30pm at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Reserved (covered) seats only  - no lawn seats at this performance. Ticket Prices: $89.00, $59.00, $39.00 & $29.00.
 
When Jackie Evancho submitted a video to YouTube to compete for a slot on “America’s Got Talent” she could never have predicted that a little push of the “send” button would eventually send her to the top of the entertainment industry. Remarkably, Jackie was 10 years old at the time, but her long-held desire to perform — sparked after seeing the film version of “The Phantom of the Opera” – convinced her parents to let her take a chance at stardom. And Jackie has shown everyone that she has the brilliant talent needed to succeed.

Since appearing on “America’s Got Talent” Jackie has recorded one EP (O Holy Night) and two full-length albums (Heavenly Christmas and Dream With Me), all of which raced to the top of the Billboard charts. Her most recent effort, Heavenly Christmas, a full-length holiday album, was released in November 2011.

Though other pre-teen singers are limited to pop tunes, Jackie’s understanding of classical phrasing and her perfect pitch and diction allow her to tackle difficult music that is far beyond the ability of her peers. “I never really had a pop voice,” she once said. “But even if I had a pop voice, I would have gone with classical because it’s different from what many other children do, because with classical you’re able to show emotion in it.”

I stumbled upon her holiday concert on PBS in December and my jaw dropped. I was simply stunned by this remarkable young performer! My kids were equally in awe. We'll be out of town and unable to attend this show unfortunately, however one of you can win tickets here - and I hope you'll report back to tell us about it!

For more on Jackie Evancho, visit her website at http://www.jackieevancho.com

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Campaign for Music Education - Give $5

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “When I Play Music” campaign and raise awareness of the very real benefits children receive from music education. Children who learn to play music can make better grades, increase their self-confidence, and develop higher self-esteem.

Help the ASO raise $40,000 in support of music education by May 31, 2012. Please give $5 today and spread the word through Facebook, Twitter, and email.

And now, they have a matching gift that will DOUBLE YOUR DONATION until May 31. With a 1 for 1 matching gift, your support will go twice as far! Plus, every donor will be eligible to win a GRAND PRIZE trip to New York City to see the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform at Carnegie Hall! Even a gift of as little as $5 can help provide an hour of music instruction for one child. Please give today. CLICK HERE for more information and to donate.

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