Like "American Idol," YouTube announced plans on Monday for a YouTube Symphony Orchestra, staring a collection of wannabe musicians with Carnegie Hall, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, composer Tan Dun and others.
Through Jan. 28, musicians can submit entries as they perform two videos: one that shows their musical talents and an interpretation of an original work by Tan, who won an original-score Academy Award for 2000's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
A team of experts from some of the world's leading orchestras will narrow down the competition. YouTube users will then vote for the winners, who will be announced March 2.
Through Jan. 28, musicians can submit entries as they perform two videos: one that shows their musical talents and an interpretation of an original work by Tan, who won an original-score Academy Award for 2000's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
A team of experts from some of the world's leading orchestras will narrow down the competition. YouTube users will then vote for the winners, who will be announced March 2.
I think this is cool and will be funny to watch. I also think that it is a great idea. This will be seen by millions of people with computers and Internet access and I plane to be one among those millions.
