American Idol Finalist Scott Macintyre To Headline
LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS 4TH ANNUAL TEA FOR TOTS
American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre, whose vision-impairment could not impede his talent, will share his moving success story at the 4th Annual Tea for Tots Luncheon sponsored by Lighthouse of Pinellas Sept. 15.
A singer, songwriter and musician, the gifted MacIntyre was called “an inspiration to the entire world” by former Idol judge Paula Abdul during the Season 8 competition. His latest CD Heartstrings debuted at #18 on the iTunes Pop Album Chart. MacIntyre also has found success as a motivational speaker, sharing his amazing life story with audiences across North America and beyond.
Visually impaired since birth, he started playing piano by ear at age three and began studying classical piano at age six. Now 24, he is an accomplished musician on the piano, guitar, bass and drums. He studied music at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, entered Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College and Herberger College of Fine Arts at the age of 14. In 2005, he received the coveted Marshall and Fulbright scholarships and was ranked by USA Today as one of the top 20 undergraduate seniors in the nation. He graduated ASU Summa Cum Laude at 19, then went on to receive a masters degree overseas in England at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Royal College of Music.
"We look forward to hearing both MacIntyre the gifted musician and MacIntyre the inspiring speaker," said Dan Mann, President & CEO of Lighthouse of Pinellas.
The fourth annual Tea for Tots will begin at 11:30 am, Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
If you would like to be a sponsor of this outstanding event, please look over the opportunities below. For more information, contact Stephanie Smith, Director of Development, at 727.544.4433 ext. 235.
