Auditions for the Orinda Idol 2012 competition are coming up in May with registration starting on April 1.

What started as a small competition for Orinda students has become a major competition for students throughout the entire Lamorinda area.

Auditions will take place May 17-19 at Orinda Intermediate School:

K – 2nd grade soloists: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 4 – 7 pm

3rd – 5th grade soloists: Friday, May 18, 2012, 4 – 7 pm

6th – 8th grade soloists: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9 – 11 am

9th – 12th grade soloists: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 11 am – 12 noon and 4 – 5 pm

K – 5th grade groups: Saturday May 19, 2012, 1 – 2 pm

6th – 12th grade groups: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2 – 4 pm

To register for auditions, visit http://www.orindaartscouncil.org/orinda_idol_auditions.php starting April 1.