"Idol' Hopefuls Can Schedule Auditions

By Sue Wuetcher

Release Date: August 1, 2008 This content is archived.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ faculty and staff who have dreamed of showcasing their singing chops on "American Idol" now have a chance at the next best thing.

UB Idol, the university's first-ever singing contest, will debut during the Bulls Backyard Bash on Aug. 28. Auditions will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 6 in 352 Slee Hall on the North (Amherst) Campus and at 9 a.m. Aug. 13 in 107 Allen Hall on the South (Main Street) Campus.

Each contestant will have 30 seconds to sing a song a cappella before a panel of three judges. The judges will rate each contestant on a scale of 1 to 10 and choose five finalists to compete in UB Idol, which will be held as part of the Backyard Bash festivities before the Bulls' home opener football game against the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of Texas-El Paso.

The winner of UB Idol will receive a two-night stay in the Holiday Inn Ithaca, a $25 gift certificate to the hotel restaurant and a tour of Cayuga Lake wineries.

UB Idol is sponsored by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Human Resources.

Contact Amy Myszka at 645-5357 or at to schedule an audition.