Kean Quest Singing Contest Now Taking Registrations

PITTSBURGH - Jan. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- GIBSONIA, Pa. (Richland Twp.), Jan. 17, 2014 – Kean Quest Talent Search, the popular local vocal competition that boasts singing sensation Jackie Evancho and the face of the Eat n’ Park restaurant chain Sarah Marince as former contestants, is accepting contestant registrations. Contestants will take to the stage of the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, Jan. 26 through April 11, 2014. Presented by St. Barnabas Charities as a fundraising event. Amateur singers of all ages are eligible to perform in the local version of the popular TV hits “American Idol” and “The Voice.” The contest will again offer two categories; a youth competition for ages 18 and under and an adult competition specifically for vocalists ages 19 and above. “Kean Quest Talent Search is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to showcase their vocal talent, gain stage experience and help a local charity.  The competition has seen contestants go on to perform at public events in the Pittsburgh area, national competitions and to study abroad.  Jackie Evancho, an ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist, competed in Kean Quest two years,” said Debbie Panei, Director of Development for St. Barnabas Charities. For more information or to register, call (724) 625-3770 or visit http://www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com/keantheatre/
There is a $30 registration fee to enter. Contestants will be included in one preliminary round of competition.

The schedule for Kean Quest 2014:

Sunday, Jan. 26          Youth Preliminary 1, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 16          Youth Preliminary 2, 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 2          Youth Preliminary 3, 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 16        Youth Preliminary 4, 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 30        Youth Semi-Finals, 2 & 5  p.m.
Friday, April 4          Adult Championship, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 11          Youth Championship and the Jackie Evancho Award, 7 p.m.

About St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas Health System is Pennsylvania's largest health care concern of its kind.  In its 114th year, St. Barnabas is like no other - diverse and expansive - meeting the needs of young retirees through those who require hospice. St. Barnabas' spectrum of care includes four retirement communities, three living assistance facilities, two skilled nursing homes, and a community outpatient medical center. Providing $4.5 million in free care annually, St. Barnabas engages in innovative methods to raise money for its Free Care Fund such as The Jackie Evancho award in its Kean Quest Talent Search, The Kean Theatre, The Crystal Conservatories, Rudolph Auto Repair and Beautiful Buys.  For more information on  St. Barnabas visit www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com.

Contacts: Robin Taylor, Public Relations Director, 724-444-5580, rtaylor@stbarnabashealthsystem.com

Shelli Sommariva, Marketing Communications Mgr., 724-443-0700, ext. 5244; ssommariva@stbarnabashealthsystem.com

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