Medford’s Rising Star Show October 25 at Tufts

The following is an announcement from the organizers of Medford’s Rising Star:

Now in its second year, Medford’s Rising Star will showcase local talent at 3:00 p.m. on October 25, 2009 at Tufts University’s Aidekman Art Center—Cohen
Auditorium. Winners will receive trophies and have opportunities to perform at local events throughout the coming year.

Medford’s Rising Star Committee member, Mike Silvia, said, “There were so many talented performers at the auditions. The judges had a very difficult time determining the 26 finalists.” He continued, “The grand finale will feature a broad variety of talent including: singers; dancers; drummers; and even a band!”

The following performers were selected as finalists at the auditions that were held at Medford High School on Saturday, October 3:

Group I (Age 8-11):
J.J. Jalal – Indian drum
Christian Gatti – vocal
Frankie Capone – piano
Victoria Miller-Brown – vocal
Four One One (411) – band

Group II (Age 12-15):
Talia Andreottola – vocal
Yachelle Cornet – vocal
Miranda Arena – dance
Arianna DiSisto – vocal
Julia Maggiacomo – vocal
Nicholas Irvin – drums
Nicole Avella – vocal
Margaret Petrella – vocal
Jamie McGovern – dance
Yavanni Headen – vocal
Daniel Begin – vocal
Victoria DiPrizio – dance
Kyla Middleton – vocal
Roby Sands – vocal
Catherine Doyle – vocal

Group III (Age 16 and over):
Fisherz Crew – dance
Ashley Rodrigues – vocal
Sayida Farmer – vocal
Stevenson Clenord – drums
Stephanie Carroll – vocal
Kaleigh Bradley – vocal

Medford’s Rising Star is sponsored by the Jingle Bell Festival Committee. Program proceeds benefit Medford Community Family’s Buddy Coholan Memory Loss Center, which provides daycare services to Alzheimer’s patients.

For more information about Medford’s Rising Star visit www.medfordrisingstar.org or call 781-395-6541 to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets at the door will be very limited.