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A Retrospective years with regards to performing for the
cameras and it is definitely an important
Well, here we are again, preparing for skill to develop, particularly in the digital
the close of another season! Season 16 age but nothing, no way and no how will
has definitely been a mixed bag of relief, ever compare to performing in front of
brief disappointment and a return to joy, a live audience, both for the contestants
due mainly to the ebb and flow of our old and for the listener.
friend COVID.
Interestingly, this past winter was the
In the fall, thanks to the lowering num- worst ever for contestants getting COVID.
ber of cases and increasing number of vac- While no one has ever picked up the virus
cines, we cautiously returned to having through the contest (touch wood!), by the time we got
live audiences. Initially, we just had a “viewing party” together again to begin preparing for the 5th round, at
which meant the singers still performed in the studio but least 50% of contestants reported having had the virus
we had an actual audience in the main hall of Casa do during the “Rise of Omicron”! Some were unable to re-
Alentejo Community Centre which we could see and hear turn because of it and others chose to bow out in their
responding during and after each performance. Then we attempts to protect vulnerable family members.
moved downstairs from the studio into the hall with the In the end, it has been yet another privileged oppor-
audience. Except for the masks and needing to carefully tunity for us to watch a great group of young performers
control both contestant and audience numbers, we were develop their craft and to see their natural gift of sing-
definitely getting back to normal. After capacity limits ing mature into something very special. Please enjoy the
had been lifted in Ontario, our Semifinals felt like home following recap of the Season 16 journey to the Grand
again! Finale!

Our contestants have learned a lot over the past few

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Masthead Table of Contents The Coaching.............................. 105
Casa do Alentejo........................ 107
Editor A Retrospective............................... 1 The Finalists In The Studio......... 111
John Santos Official Acknowledgements.......... 3 SCJS Studios Productions........... 122
Advertising The Objectives of this Contest..... 29 The Season 15
John Santos The Prizes...................................... 31
Graphic Design Outline of the Competition......... 32 Virtual Grand Finale................. 129
Visual Outline............................... 33 Showtime.................................... 145
Nuno Ferreira / Patricia Antunes Tips For Caring For Your Voice.... 35 Back On Track............................. 151
416-827-7614 www.viperteam.ca 1st Qualifying Round................... 38 Where are they now?................ 153
2nd Qualifying Round.................. 40 CMC TV Talent
Lisa Santos 3rd Qualifying Round.................. 42
Printing 5th Qualifying Round.................. 44 with John Santos...................... 159
1st Semifinal.................................. 49 The Photographers..................... 165
H&E Printing Company 2nd Semifinal............................... 53 Gallery......................................... 169
Distribution The Judges.................................... 59 Thank You................................... 175
in Canada The Finalists................................... 75 Thanks to the Contestants......... 177
Who are... John & Lisa Santos Sign Up Now............................... 181
John Santos - 416-453-5646 Index............................................ 184
in the U.S. (Duo Santos)................................ 97

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May 14, 2022

Dear Friends:
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone
participating in the Season 16 Grand Finale of the Long &
McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest with John Santos.
Since 2006, this event has provided an opportunity for singers of
all ages and levels to develop their vocal and performance abilities and to showcase
their talents. I would like to congratulate this year’s finalists and wish them the best
of luck. I am certain that you will come away from this experience with a great sense
of accomplishment.
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would also like to thank the organizers for their hard work in ensuring this year’s
contest could still take place. You can take pride in your continued commitment to
musical growth and learning in your community.
Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and every future success.
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Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

May 14, 2022

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

I want to extend warm greetings to everyone taking part in the
Season 16 Grand Finale of the Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Singing Contest with John Santos.

Around the world, our performers, musicians and songwriters are
known for their artistry and skill. Competitions such as this are great
opportunities to nurture budding singers and future recording artists,
and to give talented amateur singers an avenue for expression.

I want to thank the amazing team behind this competition. I also want
to wish all the contestants the very best.

Have a great finale.

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The Season 16 Grand Finale of the
‘Singing Contest with John Santos’

Ottawa Dated May 14, 2022

Room 870 Dear Friends,
Valour Building
Ottawa, Ontario Greetings to everyone taking part in the Grand Finale of Season 16 of the Long &
McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest with John Santos.
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Tel.: 613-996-0420 It continues to be a very challenging time to organize events, and we are truly
Fax.: 613-996-0279 thankful that you are able to host this event in a safe manner. Particularly during
this time, it is a creative outlet for many talented children and adults living in our
Constituency community.

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Road E, Suite 3 heritage and culture with others in my community. It also gives a chance for me to
look back and reflect on the rich culture, history, traditions and people that have
Mississauga, Ontario helped me shape my identity. I truly appreciate that your contest encourages
L4Y 2X6 participants to share their love for music by singing in any language of their choice.

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celebrate the heritage and traditions they have brought with them.
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Member of Parliament best for the event and express my gratitude to John and Lisa Santos, for their
Mississauga East-Cooksville continued dedication in supporting our Portuguese community in Canada through
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Message from the Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz
I am delighted to extend my greeting to all those participating in Season 16 of The Long &
McQuade Singing Contest, the first live audience since the Grand Finale in 2019.
As the Member of Parliament for Davenport, I am proud to represent the largest Portuguese
community in Canada and would like to extend my profound congratulation to John Santos for his
leadership and vision, his wife Lisa, and the many volunteers for making this event possible. It is
a wonderful opportunity for those from all backgrounds to showcase their talent in a welcoming,
supportive, and festive atmosphere and a testament of the strong multicultural fabric of Canada.
The Singing Contest continue to grow and expand in popularity, from its humble beginning rooted
the Portuguese community into an amazing platform for beginners and experienced singers to
introduce themselves not only to Toronto to all of Canada.
Finally, a heartfelt congratulations to all the talented, courageous, and dedicated singers who
made it this far and best of luck in the finale! Everyday you put yourself forward to do something
difficult or challenging or out of your comfort zone- you win. You move closer to achieving your
potential and your dreams.
Best wishes, for a successful and memorable event.
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Dear Friends,

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McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest with John Santos.

I am proud to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all the participants who
have made it to the grand finale of this notable contest. It is wonderful to see the
amazing talent of our young musicians in our wonderful province.

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I want to thank the organizers for their hard work and I wish the participants all the best
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RE: 16th Season Grand Finale of the Long and McQuade Singing Contest

Hello Friends, and participants,

It is my pleasure to support the 16th Season Grand Finale of the Long and McQuade
Musical Instrument and Singing Contest.

I’d like to thank you for your contributions to the community of giving aspiring
musical artists in Davenport and the GTA a chance to showcase their talents. We are
excited to hear that those who win, will have a chance for help in their journey’s of
becoming great musicians. We recognize the contest’s importance to the Toronto
arts and music community throughout these times in helping brighten up people’s
lives through music.

As your elected Provincial representative for Davenport, I acknowledge the great
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community and commend you for this important contribution of the joy of music to
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March 23, 2022

Dear Friends:

I would like extend my sincerest congratulations to Mr. John Santos and all of those
participating in the Season 16 Grand Finale of the Long & McQuade Musical
Instruments Singing Contest!

Toronto has long been home to a vibrant and diverse music scene that brings together
musical traditions from around the world. From concert halls and annual festivals to live
music venues, the music scene in our City has always benefited from the amazing
creativity and talent of our musicians and artists.

The Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest exemplifies this vast
creativity and musical talent by providing important opportunities for musicians to
showcase their music to the world. In celebrating an incredible 16th season, this contest
also illustrates the important role that local businesses have in advancing culture and
creativity in communities across our City.

As our City continues the return of in-person events, I am confident that this year's
contest will follow in its long tradition of shining the spotlight on our City's rising stars!

Thank you to the organizers for your continued contributions to our community and the
arts, and I wish all the contestants the very best of luck!

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April 4, 2022

On behalf of the City of Mississauga and the residents of
Ward 3, I would like to extend my best wishes to all the
participants in the Season 16 Finale of the Long & McQuade
Musical Instruments Singing Contest.

Excited that the first time since 2019, the semifinals and finals
will be in person and will showcase the hard work and
dedication of local talent to continue promoting music and art
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Congratulations on the 16th Grand Finale of the Long & McQuade
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It gives me great pleasure once again to have this opportunity to extend my best wishes
to the organizers and participants of the 16th season grand finale of the Long &
McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest on Saturday May 14, 2022. This year will
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The Objectives of this Contest

The reasons people join this contest are varied. They grow as a performer but to what degree is always left to
may enter just for the prizes. They may enter for the free be seen and is always exciting to witness.
training or to get an evaluation by professionals. It may
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expect to see fully developed artists enter the competi- sing, in whatever language they feel most comfortable
tion although they are more than welcome. We expect with. Talent is meant to be shared after all. We believe
that some contestants will need a little more tweaking that in a country like Canada, where multiculturalism is
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The Prizes

1st Place (Juvenile and Adult)

• Professionally recorded 8 song album produced by Anthony Wright at SCJS Studios
• A professional video recording (1 song from album)
• Flowers from Flower Fantasy

2nd Place (Juvenile and Adult)

• A professional video recording (song recorded for the compilation album)
• Flowers from Flower Fantasy

All 10 Finalists receive:

• a professional recording of 1 song each for a compilation album
• a plaque of recognition or trophy from the SCJS

• Certificate of Recognition from the government of Canada through MP Peter Fonseca
• Certificate of Recognition from the Province of Ontario through MPP Rudy Cuzzetto
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Outline of the Competition

Our first round of auditions for Season 16 took place on to the studio to perform. The judges were gathered in
September 12, via Zoom. We had another round of Zoom the green room, watching the performances on a large
auditions on September 22 and additional auditions were television monitor and listening through a sound system.
done either by phone appointments or in person at the After their performance, each contestant came to the
studio. In order to best follow all Covid protocol, we con- green room to hear a judge’s comment before heading
tinued to keep the total number of contestants much back downstairs again to watch the other performances
lower than we would have done in pre-Covid days. on the big screens.

Successful contestants were scheduled to come to the By the time the 2nd Qualifying Round happened, even
studio to make their final choice of 1 fast song and 1 slow more limits had been lifted and so we moved everything
song which would be alternated throughout the season. back downstairs again. Well… except the broadcast
Then, we decided on the keys that best suited their vocal equipment. In order to be able to pivot at a moment’s no-
range and tone. tice again, we thought it best to just leave that upstairs…
Murphy’s Law and all.
The 1st Qualifying round took place in SCJS Studios,
like all of the Season 15 rounds. However, with capacity As we prepared for the 3rd round, we began to hear
limits beginning to lessen in Ontario and the introduc- the buzz about “Omicron”. The 3rd round went off with-
tion of the Covid passport, we were able to allow friends out a hitch, downstairs in the main hall, with an audi-
and family to gather in the main hall of Casa do Alentejo ence. Of course, shortly after that December 15th round,
for the first time since March 2020. Since the contestants the numbers started rapidly increasing again and a whole
would still not be singing directly in front of their audi- new lockdown was on.
ence, we just called it a “Viewing Party”. The light at the
end of the tunnel was definitely beginning to glimmer. We made the decision to combine the remaining con-
The contestants sat with their guests and came upstairs testants into the 5th round and to cancel the 4th round
event. Although we know we have been exceptionally
32 The Singing Contest 2022 careful throughout the pandemic, Omicron just seemed
a little different. We thought it best to ride out the wave
a little longer. It was once we had returned to rehears-
als that we learned that almost half of the contestants

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had gotten Covid. We don’t recall any previous contest- Visual Outline of the
ant saying they’d gotten Covid since the pandemic had VQisuualaOulitlfinye ionf tghe QRuaolifuyinng dRosunds
begun. A significant number of contestants were unable
to continue in the contest either due to their own health Auditions
or out of concern for the health of people they were liv-
ing with. Although our rehearsals had already been care- October November December
fully staggered in such a way that any threat of catching 1st Qualifying 2nd Qualifying 3rd Qualifying
Covid was kept at a minimum, we decided to spread them
out even more. Round Round Round

By time the 5th round happened, that light at the 2 Juvenile & 2 Adults move on to the
end of the tunnel was starting to shine again. With full semiÞnals each month
capacity returned and live performances from our 20
Semifinalists, the Semifinal rounds were the closest thing Remaining contestants are
yet to the good old days… wearing masks and sanitizing divided into 2 groups
microphones aside!

January February
4th Qualifying 5th Qualifying

Round Round

2 Juvenile & 2 Adults move
on each month

With all of the ups and downs and continuing land- 1st SemiÞnal 2nd SemiÞnal
scape of uncertainty, we chose to stage the Season 16
Grand Finale at our home base of Casa do Alentejo rather 2 Juvenile & 3 Adults 3 Juvenile & 2 Adults
than head out to Pearson Convention Center, as was ori- move on move on
ginally planned. Sure, we won’t have The SCJS Orchestra
to back the 10 Finalists or an audience of 1000 people Grand Finale
but… we will have a gala event that is a worthy celebra-
tion of the 10th anniversary of Casa do Alentejo being Facebook Youtube GOliveTV
home to the contest. That’s right… it was way back in
2012 when we started holding all rehearsals, Qualifying The Singing Contest 2022 33
and Semifinal rounds there. Seems like destiny that we
should be spending the most important night of the sea-
son in the place that has been our most important venue
for the past 10 years.

The Season 16 Grand Finale will take place on Saturday,
May 14 beginning at 8PM ET. You can watch it live or
later on our YouTube channel TheSingingContest1. The
results will be announced at a later date on our Facebook
page The Singing Contest. Lastly, GOliveTV will also be
broadcasting the show and they can now conveniently be
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Tips For Caring For Your Voice

• Get enough rest each night. When you’re tired or • The following items
stressed, the first thing to go is your voice. which have the tendency
to “dry out” your throat:
• Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.
- caffeine - coffee, tea,
• Wash your hands often to prevent catching colds or colas, etc.
the flu. - chocolate
- alcohol
• Use a humidifier in your home particularly during the - antihistamines
winter months. - decongestants
- diuretics
• Always face the person you are talking to and move - vitamin C, especially in
close enough to them so that that you won’t be tempt- large doses
ed to raise your voice.
• Singing beyond what is a comfortable range or vol-
Be careful of: ume for you
• Clearing your throat vigorously
• Yelling, cheering, screaming When your voice is failing:
• Talking over the noise at parties, clubs, etc. • Rest your voice along with
• Grunting during strenuous exercise the rest of your body
• Doing “sound effects” - funny voices, engine noises, • Do not whisper. Speak in a soft voice and only when
very high or low pitched sounds, etc. you have to.
• Over-using your voice when you have a cold or are • Keep your throat moisturized with frequent sips of
tired water and/or mild lozenges
• Spicy foods. They can lead to gastric reflux and the • Gargle with warm salt water for a sore throat
stomach acids in your throat can lead to hoarseness • Consult your doctor if you experience throat discom-
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The 1st Qualifying Round October 20/21

The Contestants (L-R): Alyssa Aguilar, Brittany Brennan, Charlotte Clementine, Ainsley Jean, Antoinette Targa, Patrick
Herran, Victoria Dimitrova, Patrick Lopes, Sabrina Barreto, Arielle Kowdrysh, Rosemary Alcayde, Julia Romanelli,
Shane Aludud & Natasha Costa

The Judges panel was made up of (bottom L clock-
wise to bottom R): Anthony Wright, Zack Werner, Alex
Andronache, Valter Barberini, Marisa Oliveira & Patrick
Albernaz.

Following COVID restrictions, the Judges watched the
performances on monitors in The Green Room. The con-
testants, along with some friends & families, watched the
big screens in the Main Hall. So far, it was definitely bet-
ter than Season 15 when no one but the contestants and
the production team were allowed in the building!

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The 1st Qualifying Round

The contestants waited their turn to perform in the studio for the cameras.
Then they headed to The Green Room to listen to one of the judges give their
advice. From the viewing party in the hall, everyone waited for Lisa & John to
announce the names of night’s winners.

The winners of the night were Adults Brittany Brennan & Arielle Kowdrysh When Arielle, sadly, had to drop
and Juveniles Shane Aludud & Victoria Dimitrova. out due to a change in her person-
al schedule, Julia Romanelli moved
up to become one of the first
Semifinalists o f Season 16!

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The 2nd Qualifying Round November 17/21

The Contestants (L-R): Priscilla Kesse, Noah De Paula, Sravanti Etta Nandakumarr, Sarah Man, Noah Kosta, Olivia Verlint,
Tiphanie Tinha, Gina Quan, Ariel Weinreich, Heather Ladouceur, Chantel Nunes & Simran Saxena

Seated at the Judges’ table were (L-R) Anthony Wright, Marisa Oliveira, Valter Barberini, Joey Corsino and Patrick
Albernaz.

This was the first time since the pandemic started that the judges were able to watch the contestants perform live and
not via a television monitor. It was also the first time back in front of a live, in-house audience. We are so grateful to
everyone who continued, and still continues, to support the contest by watching at home but there is nothing that com-
pares to performing for a live audience. Audience feedback is instantly palpable and enhances a singer’s performance
like nothing else can. And the 2nd round contestants were just the first group this season to experience performing the
way it was meant to be!

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The 2nd Qualifying Round

While the evening’s votes, both online and on paper, were being tabulated, Next up was Vanessa Casiero, the
John welcomed a couple of previous 1st place winners to to the stage. First Adult winner in Season 10. She per-
up was Joey Corsino, who, of course, was also a judge that evening. Joey formed 1 of the songs she won the
presented the new video for his recent release “Drive”. Joey won the Adult contest with and 1 of the songs from
category in Season 8. the album she won.

The 2nd group of Semifinalists for Season 16 were, left to right, Adults Noah Kosta & Priscilla Kesse and Juveniles Ariel
Weinreich & Chantel Nunes. Unfortunately, just before the start of the Semis, Priscilla was forced to drop out after a
family move made participation no longer practical. We wish her the best.

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The 3rd Qualifying Round December 15/21

The Contestants (L-R): Alysha White, Daniela Costa, Kylie Winnicki, Dana Beddoe, Sabrina Barreto, Jessica Du, Nate
Ahmad, Rosemary Alcayde, Ojonugwa Usman and Nephelane Alvarez.

Returning to the Judges’ table were (L-R) Anthony Wright, Marisa Oliveira, Valter Barberini, Joey Corsino and Patrick
Albernaz. Here, Anthony is taking his turn to present a contestant with advice.

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The 3rd Qualifying Round

Season 10 winner Vanessa Casiero, who has graciously been volunteering behind the scenes this season, performed
another couple of songs from the album she won.

Our next Juvenile Semifinalists were Jessica Du & Sabrina Daniela Costa & Ojonugwa Usman were chosen as the
Barreto. Adult Semifinalists.

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The 5th Qualifying Round March 9/22

The Contestants (L-R): Cynthia Gouveia, Natasha Costa, Kylie Winnicki, Charlotte Clementine, Patrick Lopes, Dana
Beddoe, Nate Ahmad, Nephelane Alvarez, Patrick Herran, Rosemary Alcayde

The Judges were Patrick Albernaz, Anthony Wright, Valter Barberini, Marisa Oliveira, Alex Andronache and, newcom-
er to the panel, Nadia Dolce.

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The 5th Qualifying Round

The rise of the Omicron variant in late
December meant that moving forward with
the 4th round in January would not be wise.
After the wave began receding, we held care-
fully spaced out rehearsals for the 5th round.
We found out that around 50% of the contest-
ants had been affected by Omicron. This was
the highest number since the pandemic start-
ed. Many contestants either couldn’t return
because they were sick themselves or because
they felt the risk was too high for the people
they lived with.

By the time the 5th round was held, all capacity limits had
been lifted in Ontario and things truly began to look like
the “good ole days”… except for all the masks, that is!

With only 10 competitors and no 4th round, Lisa & John
began calling the names of the new Semifinalists. With
masks off just long enough to reveal their smiles, the
new Semifinalists soon realized that everyone’s name had
been called and everyone from the 5th round was mov-
ing on to the Semis!

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