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Alissa Musto (born May 31, 1995 in Providence, Rhode Island) is
an American singer and
child pianist. She is the
winner of the 2007 New England Performs competition, a talent
competition with several thousand competitors from all over New
England.[1]. She
held the 2008 championship title for "Rhode Island's Got Talent"
where she beat several adults.[2] When
she was nine years old, she was on the national television show "America's Most Talented
Kid". She will sing the National Anthem at a 2009 Pawtucket Red
Sox Game. She has performed numerous charity events for Mayor
David Cicilline[3],
Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Make A Wish Foundation and PARI[4]. In
December 2008, she performed "If I Was Santa Claus", a song written
by her and her father on TV for Toys for Tots.[5]. She
has performed all over New England including the Hard Rock Cafe and
the Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Casino.
Early
Performances
Alissa started taking piano lessons at the age of five. She
quickly caught on and started performing at local Nursing homes
for the residents. She won many local piano competitions and most
of the times, despite her age, was put in the older division of the
competitions. Because she was only six at the time when she won her
first competition, she had to carry a block to reach the sustain
pedal. At this particular competition she played "Prelude in A
minor", Minute in G and Moonlight Sonata. In 2004 she was the
winner of "Fall River Catches a Star" Talent Competition. She won
in her age category ; 12 and under. She was also nominated NBC
Channel 10 Spotlight On the Student Artist
on September 4, 2004.[6]
America's Most Talented
Kids
In February 2005, Alissa made her debute on national television
"America's Most Talented
Kid". She performed a medley of Mozart and Jerry Lee
Lewis. She made auditions above thousands of kids nationwide
and was chosen to do a commercial for the show. The host was Dave Coulier from Full House.
2007-2008
In March 2007, Alissa won the New England Performs Regional
Competition in her age category; 12 and under. The competition was
opened to qualified contestants across New England. Alissa won
first place and the $1500 prize. In the 2008 competition, though
she did not compete, she opened the show with a performance of
"Jailhouse Rock". The event was sponsored by the Warwick Rotary Club.[7] In
August 2008, Alissa won first place in the state wide talent show "
RI's Got Talent". Several hundreds of people auditioned from
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but there were only 18 finalists,
half of which were adults.[8] Alissa
performed "Traveling Band Medley", an arrangement she composed with
her father that incorporated Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chopin,
Mozart & Beethoven. Alissa took home the $1,000 cash prize and
will sing the National Anthem at a 2009 Pawtucket Red Sox Game.
Charlie Hall of Ocean state Follies hosted the event which was
sponsored by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. The event was
heavily covered by local press.
Discography
| Album |
Year Released |
Notes |
| If I Was Santa Claus-single |
2009 |
available on itunes |
In November 2009, Alissa released her first single, "If I Was
Santa Claus" to itunes.
TV
Appearances
| Year |
Show |
Additional Notes |
| 2004 |
Spotlight on the Student Artist |
NBC Special |
| 2004 |
America's Most Talented Kids |
National Television |
| 2005 |
Wendy's Neighbors |
ABC special-voted most talented of 2005 by ABC |
| 2004-2009 |
An Hour With Bob |
multiple appearances |
| 2008 |
Live Toys for Tots Telathon |
performed original song |
| 2009 |
Talent Quest TV Show |
1st place -March 2009 episode |
| 2009 |
Community Auditions: Star of the Day |
Broadcasted throughout New England |
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