March 12, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Coronado Theatre

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The results are in!

1st Place: Emily Rogers

2nd Place: Jordan Knapick

3rd Place: James Edward Johnson

Congratulations to Emily, Jordan, James, and all of the RSO Star finalists!

Click here to read the finalists' bios

View the finalists' audition videos

After 22,500 online votes, the field of competitors in the RSO Star competition has been narrowed to nine!  From Gershwin to Puccini, Broadway to Pop, this evening includes something for everyone. The time has arrived for the nine RSO Star finalists from the Stateline area to demonstrate their talents live when they take the stage with the RSO. This performance is a true community event that will highlight the diversity and depth of undiscovered talent in Rockford.

Click here to see the full program, which includes a wide variety of RSO Star song selections in addition to familiar selections by the RSO. Orchestral highlights include Fascinating Rhythm, Singing in the Rain, and Theme from The Godfather!

At the end of the evening, the audience will vote to select who will win the $1,000 prize and be crowned the RSO Star!

Your RSO Star Finalists are: