Severna Park Senior Competes in Senior Idol Contest

Two seniors were selected Friday to represent Anne Arundel County in next month's Maryland Senior Idol competition. The audition, held at the , featured 12 singers—age 60 and above—who showcased their vocal abilities for the judges.

Jack Angel, 80, of Severna Park was a contestant. "I enjoyed it and was  impressed by the surroundings," he said. "It was well done and I was a little bit nervous."

Angel is no stranger to singing, he is a member of the Annapolis Chorale and also sings in the St. Mary's Church choir. For the Idol contest, he sang a medley of two songs. Although we wasn't a finalist, Angel said he enjoyed the experience.

Judges Tom Neuenschwander, professional music educator, and Carol Boyer, membership director for the , selected Shirley Valencia of Brooklyn and Betty Roesler of Severn to represent the county in the state-wide competition.

will take place March 30 at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park. Tickets are $6 and proceeds benefit the Maryland Food Bank.

*Severna Park Patch editor Leslie Hunt contributed to this story.