Students from Napa, Yountville, Glen Ellen, St. Helena and American Canyon will compete Saturday in the first competition round of Idol NV at the Napa Valley Opera House.

The performances will include a diverse repertoire of musical selections, from “Amazing Grace” to Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’” to “There You Are” by Martina McBride. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with ID for the performance, which begins at 8 p.m. 

Contestants include Gina Austin, Lizzi Jones and Melissa Loper from Vintage High School; Monica Ali-Musa from Napa High; Mercedes Flynn and Katherine Pella from St. John’s; Betania Verdeja from Liberty High; Alexzandra Owner from Justin-Siena and Megan Murray from St. Helena High.

The countywide competition for ages 13 to 18 takes place over five Saturday evenings in January, February and March, culminating in two final rounds March 17 and 18. Celebrity judges, as well as audience members, will critique the contestants, selecting those talented enough to move on to the final rounds. Prizes fit for a teen include laptop computers, cash and gift certificates for food and clothing. The winner will open for a performer at the Opera House and will sing at Grad Night 2007.

Applications are still being accepted for the remaining four competition rounds, slated for Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 24 and, March 3 at 8 p.m. Entry information can be found on the Opera House home page at www.nvoh.org or by calling the Box Office at 226-7372.

Idol NV

Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m.

Napa Valley Opera House

Tickets: $15 adults/$10 students with ID

www.nvoh.org or 226-7372