Register to join APO on November 21 at 8 PM as 30 semi-finalists from across the United States compete for their chance to advance to the final round and win a $1,000 scholarship and paid performance opportunity with The American Pops Orchestra. A panel of esteemed judges and the audience vote will decide which 10 semi-finalists will be chosen to travel to Washington, DC to perform live with APO for the final round in 2021.

Tune-in live for the semi-finals to cast your vote for who you think should advance to the next round! Voting will open at 9 PM on November 21 and close at 9 AM on November 22. Register to receive a link to the competition live-stream before the event begins. All registrants will receive the voting link via email immediately following the event live-stream.

Our judges for the evening are Carmen Ruby Floyd (Broadway Performer), Morgan James (Post-Modern Jukebox Vocalist), Paul Tetrault (Director of Ford's Theatre), and Rayshun LaMarr (Contestant on The Voice).

Follow APO on Facebook and Instagram (@theamericanpops) for more information about our semi-finalists and judges! For more information about The American Pops and our NextGen Competition, check out our website at https://www.theamericanpops.org/shows/nextgen-4th-annual.

Participating schools include: American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Berklee College of Music, Columbus State University, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, Elon University, George Mason University, Indiana University, Liberty University, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, Oakland University, Ohio University, Sheridan College, Southern Methodist University, Temple University, University of Cincinnati College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Michigan, and West Virginia University.