Open Mic welcomes singers, dancers, musicians, actors and poets to join in the basement of Building 8 to express themselves.
Open Mic is exactly what it sounds like: an open microphone for anyone who is willing to express any musical or creative talent they have, for fellow students and faculty at Sinclair.
Denny Wilson, operations coordinator for Student Leadership Development and Judicial Affairs, who previously brought the idea of Open Mic to life, believes that with the new addition to semesters they will have the opportunity to do more.
“It’s a small and humble experience that brings people together,” Wilson said.
With the idea of a coffee shop in mind, Wilson hopes at one point to be able to serve coffee during the Open Mic for anyone who wishes to attend.
“We’re looking for a wider range of people this year,” said Coartney Freeland, the new media tech in charge of the Open Mic. “We want to try and get actors and comedians, as well as filmmakers.”
At a previous Open Mic session in the past, they had an attendee who wanted to read an essay he had written.
“He felt that the message was one he wanted to get across,” said Freeland.
Freeland is a full-time Music major in Voice at Sinclair. Her passion for music has been carried on throughout most of her life.
“Some of my earliest memories recall my father’s voice as he practiced his music for the church worship team,” she said.
Freeland said the sharing of experiences is the purpose of what the Open Mic is all about.
“It’s so easy to sit around and do nothing but work while in college,” Wilson said. “I’m hoping Open Mic will bring diversity together within the college.”
With Freeland being new in charge she hopes to bring her own personality into the mix to make the experience unique.
“I have always had a passion for music. It connects all the pieces of my life into a multi-movement symphony,” she said. “I feel like Open Mic is a really great opportunity for those who want to go into any kind of creative outlet to express themselves.”
Open Mic is not only about those taking part, but it is also about those who come to experience it first-hand. Anyone interested is encouraged to watch and enjoy the entertainment.
“Coartney is really perfect for this job and I’m happy to have her take over,” Wilson said.
Talent shows are also something that could be in the making near the end of the semester.
“We have a lot of great talent at Sinclair and we want to show that off,” said Freeland.
Initially, the Open Mic Performance Series previously ran in September from 2 to 5 p.m. every Thursday in the basement of Building 8 by the Student Activities Center. Now, starting in the first week of October, the Open Mic times are being changed to 1 to 4 p.m.
If you interested in showing off your own talents, sign-in sheets are available in the Student Leadership Office in Building 8025. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.