Celebration of Music - Talent Search

Addie Kinard

Hello! My name is Addie. I play piano and guitar and I love to sing. I also like to write songs. I have loved music for as long as I can remember. I like many different genres of music, so it’s hard for me to pick a favorite.

Apalonia Passetti

Meet Apalonia Faith Passetti, she goes by the name Apple. Apple is excited for the opportunity to participate in The Celebration of Music. Apple is an 11 yr. performer from Forty Fort Pennsylvania. Apple's first time performing was at PNC field in Moosic Pennsylvania for the Scranton Wilkes-Barre railriders when she was just 3 years old, and so began her musical career.

Alina Hernandez

Alina Hernandez is a 16 year old singer, musician, producer, songwriter, arranger and performer. She began singing in church at age nine. Her genre is Jazz, Neo Soul and R&B and she is currently a music student at the Inland Conservatory For The Performing Arts (ICPA) in Ontario, CA.

Bethany Teague

My name's Bethany Teague I’m from gastonia North Carolina and I’m 22 years old.Throughout my life I’ve been through a lot but music has always been my safe space. A space where my emotions and experiences can tell their own story.

Dallas Hardrick

Born February 14, 2009, Dallas Wayne Hardrick, child prodigy, and American drummer had a passion for music before he could even walk, he was mesmerized by beats, sounds, tones, pots, pans, straws and sticks.

Emma Pastula

I’m Emma Pastula, a sixteen year old singer songwriter from Tallahassee florida. I want to share my music with people, just like everyone else participating in this.

Haylee Bice

My name is Haylee Bice and I am a vocalist from Lincoln,Nebraska! I currently work as a singing server at Screamers Dining and Cabaret in the Haymarket. This year I started writing my own original music and I am so happy that I did.

Heavy Pedal

Heavy Pedal is a band of 12 to 14-year-olds who came together for their love of music, riding bikes, and having fun. Brothers Jakob (keytar) and Zak (guitar) and twins Aaron (drums) and Alex (guitar) have been friends for years, connecting over their appreciation for music.

Isaiah McGahee

Jenna Cossey

Jenna Cossey is 11 years old and is from Arkansas. She loves to sing and perform. She loves musical theater and hopes to be on Broadway someday. She has been singing since she was young, and performing wherever and whenever she could! She loves choir as well and is starting the 6th grade.

Jenna Roessler

Jenna Roessler, a 15 year old, triple threat beauty from Fenton MO. She is a sophomore at St. Joseph's Academy in St. Louis. Jenna has been performing in theater, choir and solo for 8 years. She has performed in roles such as Roxie in Chicago and Anita in West Side Story.

Leon Vincent

Multi-culturally raised musical talent Leon Vincent lives in the Tampa Bay area and is gaining exposure and fans through local and regional performances at festivals like the MB Seafood Fest, Tarpon Springs Sponge Fest, Pier60 Sunset Fest Clearwater Beach or the Florida State Fair in Tampa, where he won GotTalent! 2020 in March.

Marissa Gallardo

I am a 14-year-old up and coming artist from San Jose, CA. I have sung the National Anthem for the NBA, MLB, and MiLB. I have been performing since the age of 3 years old. I love song writing, singing, dancing, and playing the piano. I have been a fan of Bruno Mar’s since the age of 5 and love singing and listening to his music. My dream is to sing on stage for the world.

Meghan Laskey

Meghan Laskey is 13 years old, and lives Durham North Carolina. Musical theatre is her passion, and she asprires to make it her career one day. She started performing in third grade and hasnt stopped since. She is extremely grateful for this oppurtunity and is very excited to be a part of this competition.

Riley Siegfried

My name is Riley J. Siegfried, I am 16 years old. I live in a little city called Shawano, Wisconsin, which consists of ten thousand people. I was first introduced to music at a young age. My grandfather and I used to listen to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin when my family and I would visit. My mother would also play classical music in the car whenever we would go on trips.

Sarah Steiker

I started performing at the age of 5, and haven’t stopped since. Born and raised in LosAngeles, I went to performing arts magnets for both middle and high school. I graduated from Brandeis University with majors in Business and Theater Arts hoping to pursue a career in musical theater or TV/film.

Tiara Hooper

Hello. My name is Tiara Hooper. I am 16 years old and a senior at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado where I am active in both the school’s show choir and concert choir. I am a good student, self-motivated and I routinely receive honor awards for academic excellence.

Tricia Carson-Walker

I began performing at the age of four at our local community theater The Georgetown Palace, where I found my passion for performing. I participated in camps and children’s productions. Two of my favorites were playing Michael in Peter Pan and Young Simba in the Lion King.

Vishruth Nagam

Vishruth Nagam is a senior attending Vista del Lago High School in Folsom, California and is very passionate about Indian music, specifically in the Carnatic (Indian classical) and light music traditions. He has received extensive training in Carnatic music and has regularly performed in local venues for the past nine years.