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A Retrospective

Hello there and welcome to our look you can’t see that audience and have only
back on Season 15. the cameras to sing to. It may require a
slightly different skill set but it is a skill set
We finished off Season 14 with our first that every great singer develops eventual-
virtual event. It was a challenge to rework ly. It leads to the crossroads between sing-
a show that had always been a gala show- ing and acting, where the ability to effect-
case of the season’s top talent, presented ively emote develops. This experience will
to our biggest live audience of the year. certainly pay off when we get back to live
Prior to the pandemic, the online audience audiences. On a more practical side, every
had not always been our biggest concern successful performer will eventually be asked to do an
but all of a sudden they had to become our main focus. In interview and being comfortable in front of a camera is a
the end, we felt really proud of everyone involved in the definite asset. In fact, we were thrilled to be able to invite
event and what we managed to pull off together. It cer- some present and past contestant to a new segment I am
tainly helped to define what Season 15 would look like. doing on CMC TV/City TV. You can learn more about that
later in the magazine.
We researched our safety options throughout the sum- It has been a pleasure to watch these performers con-
mer and all appropriate Covid protocols for the Media tinue to develop their exceptional vocal talents while
Industry have been maintained and exceeded. We know they add a new layer of confidence and genuineness to
the contestants and their families felt safe and so did we! their performances. We hope you have had the chance
to appreciate them, too! If not, you will find links to per-
There is no question that performing for an audience formances throughout the magazine. Enjoy!
is very fulfilling for a singer since it provides instant grati-
fication. However, the pandemic has provided an oppor-
tunity for our contestants to learn how to perform when

View the interactive version of this magazine at www.TheSingingContest.com

Masthead Table of Contents Casa do Alentejo.......................... 97
Group Event Weekend............... 101
Editor A Retrospective............................... 1 The Finalists In The Studio......... 103
John Santos Official Acknowledgements.......... 3 SCJS Studios Productions........... 115
Advertising The Objectives of this Contest..... 29 The Season 14 Virtual Finale..... 119
John Santos The Prizes...................................... 31 Showtime.................................... 135
Graphic Design Outline of the Competition......... 32 Back On Track............................. 141
Visual Outline............................... 33 Where are they now?................ 149
Nuno Ferreira / Patricia Antunes Tips For Caring For Your Voice.... 35 CMC TV Talent
416-827-7614 www.viperteam.ca 1st Qualifying Round................... 38
2nd Qualifying Round.................. 40 with John Santos...................... 155
Lisa Santos 4th Qualifying Round.................. 42 Our Photographers.................... 161
Printing 5th Qualifying Round.................. 44 Gallery......................................... 163
1st Semifinal.................................. 48 The Cover Shot........................... 167
H&E Printing Company 2nd Semifinal............................... 50 New Canadians Lumber............. 171
Distribution The Judges.................................... 55 Angela Mesquita
in Canada The Finalists................................... 65
Metalworks Institute.................... 87 of Brasil Remittance................. 173
John Santos - 416-453-5646 Who are... John & Lisa Santos Thank You................................... 175
in the U.S. Thanks to the Contestants......... 177
(Duo Santos)................................ 89 Sign Up Now............................... 181
Ildeberto (Medina Construction) The Coaching................................ 95 Index............................................ 184
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Official Acknowledgements

May 28, 2021

Dear Friends:
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to
everyone participating in the Season 15 Grand
Finale of the Long & McQuade Musical
Instruments Singing Contest with John Santos.
Since 2006, this event has been a wonderful opportunity for singers of all ages and
levels to develop their vocal and performance abilities. 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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growth and learning in your community.
Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and every future success.
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THE SEASON 15 GRAND FINALE

OF THE

LONG & MCQUADE MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS SINGING CONTEST

MAY 28, 2021

Iʼm very pleased to extend warm greetings to everyone taking part in the in
the Season 15 Grand Finale of the Long and McQuade
Musical Instruments Singing Contest with John Santos.

Music is the great unifier and the universal language of people everywhere.
To the artists performing in the finale—congratulations and I wish you the

very best of luck. While this yearʼs competition will look a little different,
Iʼm truly impressed by your hard work, courage and determination to
perform and put on a memorable event.

I also want to thank all those who helped make this terrific event and
season a huge success, while doing their absolute best
to keep the show going and keep everyone safe.

Have an inspiring finale and good luck once again to all participants!

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Message from the Mayor

It is my pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone
participating in the Season 15 Grand Finale of the Long & McQuade Musical
Instruments Singing Contest.

I am pleased that you have found a way to continue with this singing contest in a
virtual environment. Congratulations to the singers whose vocal talent, hard work
and dedicated efforts have helped them earn a coveted spot in the grand finale of
this contest.

The arts are an integral component of Toronto's cultural and economic fabric that
enrich and enhance the lives of many. Throughout the pandemic, the arts have
played a vital role in bringing people together and providing hope for residents as
we navigate these challenging times.

On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes for an
enjoyable event and continued success.

Yours truly,

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Dear Friends,
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to celebrate the heritage and traditions they have brought with them.
Peter Fonseca
During these very challenging pandemic times, we are thankful that you
Member of Parliament are able to bring this to our community virtually.
Mississauga East-Cooksville
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Official Acknowledgements

April 12, 2021

Message from the Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz
I am delighted to extend my greetings to all those participating in Season 15 of The Long &
McQuade Singing Contest. It took a lot of determination, love and creativity during these
unprecedented times to find a safe way for the show to go on!
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 congratulations to John Santos for his
leadership and vision, his wife Lisa and the many volunteers for making this event possible. It’s 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 continues to grow and expand in popularity, from its humble beginnings
rooted in the Portuguese community into an amazing platform for beginners and experienced
singers to introduce themselves not only to Toronto but to all of Canada.
I also want to extend my deepest thanks to Long & McQuade and OMNI Television for their
partnership and invaluable support. Events that showcase and promote new and emerging
Canadian artists can only happen with your generosity and kindness.
Finally, a heartfelt congratulations to all the talented, courageous, and dedicated singers who made it
this far and best of luck in the finale! Every day 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, and I look forward to seeing you all in person
next year!

My very best regards,

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Davenport

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Official Acknowledgements

April 6th, 2021
Re: 15th Season Grand Finale of the Long and McQuade Singing Contest
Dear Neighbours, volunteers, participants and music lovers,
It is my pleasure to congratulate Mr. John Santos, volunteers and all participants, and
to welcome you to the Virtual 15th Season Grand Finale of the Long and McQuade
Musical Instrument Singing Contest.
Thank you for continuing to provide such an incredible opportunity for so many
aspiring artists of all ages, allowing them to develop their talents and showcase
those talents in our ever-changing world. This contest encapsulates the very essence
of the arts, diversity and vibrancy of Toronto’s music scene. In this particularly
difficult year -- especially for live performance -- it gives hope, joy and opportunity to
so many. Thank you.

As your Member of Provincial Parliament in Davenport, I am always proud to
recognize and commend those who make important contributions to our
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March 12, 2021

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It is my sincere pleasure to congratulate Mr. John Santos and all of the participants in
welcoming you to the Season 15 Grand Finale of the Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Singing Contest!
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Thank you to the organizers for your continued contributions to our community and the arts. I
wish all the contestants the best of luck!

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March 5, 2021

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 15 Virtual Finale of the Long &
McQuade Musical Instruments Singing Contest.

Although this season’s event will be held virtually, it continues
to showcase the hard work and dedication of local talent to
continue promoting music and art in the community. This
virtual event provides a new and different opportunity for
participants at all levels to showcase their talents and to enjoy
the experience of performing in front of a virtual live audience.

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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
be one last try in the music business or the first time they Most of all, we hope that being around the many
dip their toes in the water. It may also be that their par- different styles of performer will help each contestant
ents just want them to do something healthy with their understand that all talent has value and winning the con-
spare time. Whatever the reason and however they place test is not everything... participating is!
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tical knowledge of how to sing, with an increased sense Our personal experience with different cultural organ-
of self-confidence, with a new network of friends with izations has allowed us a window into a world of enter-
similar interests and with contacts in the music industry tainers that the general public may not even know exists.
that they can turn to for advice in the future should they We want these performers to know that they needn’t feel
need it. limited to those organizations. We appreciate that these
community centres often play a very important part in
We continue to promote an environment where all the nurturing the talents of immigrants and their families but
performers are respected equally. Generally, we don’t there is an audience outside that would love to hear them
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
than others. We know that what we see in the September the government policy, interculturalism or the sharing of
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Outline of the Competition

Online registrations which are received after the close of auditions each season, are kept on file and in August, regis-
trants are contacted and invited to attend the Audition and Orientation events where we do our very best to present
each of the participants with a full description of what to expect throughout the 8 month season of the contest. For
season 15, those events were done via Zoom. The first of those events was held on Sunday, September 13th and a
second held on Wednesday, September 23rd. Additional hopefuls were seen by appointment. Judges for this season’s
auditions were limited to John and Lisa.

Those who passed the auditions were scheduled for hands first. No one entered or left the studio without a
song selection and keys. As usual, each potential contest- mask on, either. Only once they were positioned behind
ant had to narrow down their approved choices to a pair the transparent curtain, was a contestant allowed to take
of songs, 1 fast and 1 slow, to compete with throughout off their mask.
the entire competition. Then we had to decide on the
appropriate key for their vocal range. The contestants are
split between two age groups, Juveniles and Adults. The
Juvenile category consists of children up to the age of 15
at the time of auditions. Contestants age 16 and up are
placed in the Adult category. Contestants were divided
into 3 groups based mainly on their date of registration.

In order to be able to follow strict Covid protocols, the On event nights, contestants were seated with their
number of participants for Season 15 had to be greatly masks on, no less than 6 feet apart. Parents/drivers were
reduced in comparison to previous seasons. The rehears- not allowed to remain in the building. Again, no one ex-
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there was never a bottle-neck of people waiting if some-
one were late or went over their time. It also meant there
was time to sanitize the microphones between use and to
allow the air purifier to do its job between contestants.
Contestants’ temperatures were taken before entering
the studio and parents/drivers were asked to wait in the
hallway to decrease the number of bodies in the studio.
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cept the performers ever took their masks off and then, Visual Outline
only immediately before entering the stage. We were of tVhiseuQaluOaluiftyliinnegoRfotuhneds
able to use a large room air purifier (in the medium-sized
room) on its highest setting throughout the broadcasts. Qualifying Rounds
We rotated microphones, bathing them in either lysol
or 80% alcohol in-between uses. Each contestant went Auditions
home directly after their performance. Only at the up-
coming Grand Finale will they be able to remain until the
final results are revealed.

As usual, the votes were divided in a 50/50 split be- October November December
tween the judges and the audience. The difference this 1st Qualifying 2nd Qualifying 3rd Qualifying
season was, of course, that the audience was watching
from home and voting online. At the first qualifying Round Round Round
round, 2 Juveniles and 2 Adults were chosen to move on
to the semifinals. Due to very close vote totals, 4 Juveniles 2 Juvenile & 2 Adults move on to the
were moved to the Semis at the 2nd round, along with 2 semiÞnals each month
Adults. To balance out the ratio between both categor-
ies, during the 4th and 5th rounds, 3 Adults were chosen Remaining contestants are
at each round. Unless they had qualified during their divided into 2 groups
first performances, everyone in the contest had been of-
fered at least two attempts to qualify to the semifinal January February
rounds. Twenty contestants altogether earned spots in 4th Qualifying 5th Qualifying
the Semifinals.
Round Round
The semifinals were a very impressive showcase of tal-
ent. After the two rounds and some difficult decision 2 Juvenile & 2 Adults move
making on the part of the audiences and judges, the 10 on each month
finalists were ultimately chosen.
1st SemiÞnal 2nd SemiÞnal
Providing the situation in Ontario does not get signifi-
cantly worse than it already is, the Season 15 Grand Finale 2 Juvenile & 3 Adults 3 Juvenile & 2 Adults
will be held on Friday, May 28. Of course, it will also be move on move on
a broadcast event only. Please watch for scheduling up-
dates including what time to tune in on our Facebook
page The Singing Contest. We will also post information
on how to vote after all of the performances have ended.
You can watch the Grand Finale on our YouTube channel
“TheSingingContest1” or via GOlive TV.

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• 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 21/21

The contestants who participated in the 1st Qualifying
round were:

JUVENILE CATEGORY ADULT CATEGORY
1. Jaspreet Dhariwal 7. Alicia Carloso
2. Aashika Reddy 8. Stephen Rankin
3. Zaria Elliott 9. Alessia Scanga
4. Rosemary Alcayde 10. JSJ
5. Noa Zbar 11. Julia Romanelli
6. Ishaan Grotra

The Judges’ panel was comprised of
(top, L-R) Anthony Wright, Marisa

Oliveira & Patrick Albernaz.

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Lisa Santos (bottom right)
shared the hosting duties.

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The 1st Qualifying Round

The studio and
rehearsal space has
been transformed
into a broadcast
studio.

In the Juvenile category, Zaria Elliott (L) and Ishaan Grotra (R) were the first to move on to the semis.

In the Adult category, JSJ (L) and Julia Romanelli (R) took the first two spots.

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The 2nd Qualifying Round

November 18/21

The contestants who participated in the 2nd Qualifying
round were:

JUVENILE CATEGORY ADULT CATEGORY
1. Sophie Ostrovski 5. Biremi Selva
2. Savanna Tarditti 6. Patrick Herrane
3. Sabrina Barreto 7. Natasha Costa
4. Malia Afonso 8. Gowan Lee
9. Vanessa Quinn
10. Alyssa Aguilar
11. Carine Sroujian
12. Cassie Acevedo
13. Patrick Lopes

The contestants were seated
in separate areas, limiting
numbers to no more than 10
per space.

(From L-R) Anthony www.TheSingingContest.com
Wright, Marisa Oliveira
and Patrick Albernaz all

returned to judge the
next round.

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The 2nd Qualifying Round

Clockwise from top left: Sophie
Ostrovski, Savanna Tarditti,
Sabrina Barreto & Malia Afonso

Because the performances in the
Juvenile category were all so good
and the votes were very close,
Sophie, Savanna, Malia & Sabrina
were all moved on to the semis.

In the Adult category, Carine
Sroujian and Patrick Lopes took the
next spots to the semis.

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The 4th Qualifying Round

February 10/21

The contestants who participated in the 4th
Qualifying round were:

JUVENILE CATEGORY ADULT CATEGORY
1. Grace Musabelliu 8. Sharleen Bailey
2. Rosemary Alcayde 9. Natasha Costa
3. Bizou Phillip 10. Taryn Cator
4. Aashika Reddy 11. Alessia Scanga
5. Camille Orate 12. Cassie Acevedo
6. Victoria Dimitrova
7. AJ Manuel

The Juveniles were seated in the
hallway and this time, the Adults
were seated in what we now
refer to as the “Green Room”.

We added another judge to the panel and added panels between the judges! The 4 judges making up the panel for
this round were, seated from left to right, Anthony Wright, Zack Werner, Marisa Oliveira and Patrick Albernaz.

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The 4th Qualifying Round

Behind the scenes: the video
crew (l-r, Seth DesRoche,
Matt Mortfield & Edber
Vallejo Heredia) are pre-
viewing the script while
Cindy Raimundo (right) runs
“crowd control”!

Earning places in the
Semifinals were Juveniles
AJ Manuel (L) and Camille
Orate (R).

Meanwhile, in order to keep up with the extra Juveniles who went through
in the 2nd round, 3 Adults were moved through to the Semis this round. From
left to right, Taryn Cator, Alessia Scanga and Cassie Acevedo.

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The 5th Qualifying Round

February 17/21

The contestants who participated in the 5th Qualifying
round were:

JUVENILE CATEGORY ADULT CATEGORY
1. Jaspreet Dhariwal 8. O’Shea Perkins
2. Aashika Reddy 9. Sharleen Bailey
3. Rosemary Alcayde 10. Patrick Herran
4. Ela Weinreich 11. Vanessa Quinn
5. Victoria Dimitrova 12. Natasha Costa
6. Bizou Phillip 13. Alyssa Aguilar
7. Grace Musabelliu 14. Gowan Lee

Each contestant waited for their turn at
the mic. At the end of each performance,
the judges rotated their turns at the mic,
giving each singer a brief assessment of their
performance. For this round, the judges were
(below, l-r) Anthony Wright, Zack Werner and
Trevor Shelton.

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The 5th Qualifying Round

Luis Aparicio of
Newspaper Sol
Portugues reported
on the evening’s
events for the
paper.

Once the results
were in, John &
Lisa announced the
names of the next

semifinalists.

In the Juvenile cat-
egory, the newest
semifinalists were (r)
Grace Musabelliu and
(l) Victoria Dimitrova.

The newest Adult semifinalists were (l-r) O’Shae Perkins, Natasha Costa and Alyssa Aguilar.

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