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2011 Rising Stars |
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The 2011 Rising Stars Program is Generously Supported by
Two River Community Bank
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan
presented the 13th annual Rising Stars concert, featuring fifteen of the
finest classical musicians and vocalists from New Jersey's high schools.
This is a unique opportunity for students to perform on stage in front of
potentially 1,000 people. If chosen, this program can be an asset on a
college application. Additionally, we will distribute individual
certificates and post the finalists' names on the Algonquin Arts Theatre
website as the 2011 Rising Stars.
Finalists will meet with a guest mentor - a professional in the classical
music industry. The Rising Stars will have the opportunity to speak
one-on-one with the mentor and further explore the possibility of a future
career in the music industry.
Candidates may be either be instrumentalists or vocalists but must be high
school students. Students may perform a movement from a sonata/concerto,
etude, or sing an aria or art song. Please note that pop, rock, jazz, gospel
or Broadway pieces will not be considered for the program. If an accompanist
is needed, we will provide one for a fee; however, students must contact the
Algonquin Arts Theatre's Education Department immediately to make
arrangements.
If you would like to be part of this extraordinary experience, please
contact the Algonquin Arts Theatres Education Department.
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Attn: Education Department
173 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 528-9224
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Rising Stars Alumni |
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2011
Nicholas Andrej, Paterson (Piano)
Reyna Barnes, Paterson (Piano)
Hannah Black, New Providence (Soprano)
John Bogan, Point Pleasant (Guitar)
Michelle Bonzani, Point Pleasant (Soprano)
Marilyn Dillon, Point Pleasant (Piano)
Lauren Fogarty, Wall (Soprano)
Clarice Forbes, Paterson (Piano)
Christa Grammer, Jackson (Soprano)
Gregory Grimes, New Providence (Tenor)
Lily Kaufman, Westwood (Alto Saxophone)
Samantha Sayah, Howell (Soprano)
Aline Vartanian, Paramus (Viola)
Brianna Eve Vitale, Marlboro (Soprano)
Megan Yi, Rutherford (Violin)
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2010
Brandon Eng, Holmdel (Piano)
Nicolette Mavroleon, Freehold (Soprano)
Reesha-Ann Martin, Paterson (Piano)
Andrew Winas, Howell (Tenor)
John Caliendo, Point Pleasant (Piano)
Nicole Rowe, Annandale (Soprano)
Margarita Cabrera, Paterson (Piano)
Nicholas Andrej, Paterson (Piano)
Sara Munson, Rockaway (Soprano)
Aline Kristin Vartanianis, Paramus (Violin)
Claire Tsiporukha, Morganville (Soprano)
Guest Mentors:
Maestro David Wroe, an international music conductor
Brett Colby, an international operatic tenor
Guest Artist Christa Dalmazio,
co-winner of Gong-A-Thon 2010
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2008
Jay Puntham-Baker, Morganville (piano)
Martina Gordon, Point Pleasant Beach (soprano)
Alyssa Kempinski, Cranford (soprano)
Jessie Bremer, Point Pleasant Boro (flute)
Alexandria Howley, Rumson (soprano)
Frank Capoferri, Hammonton (piano)
Sarah Merten, Bernardsville (piano)
Mariah Gower, Point Pleasant (piano)
Melissa Chan, Manalapan (piano)
Nicolette Mavroleon, Freehold (piano)
Corey Mosello, Morganville (piano)
Nikita Mamedov, Parlin (piano)
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2006
Kevin Carillo, Howell (vocalist)
Elizabeth Ehret, Middletown (vocalist)
Craig Held, Howell (vocalist)
Stephanie Hollander, Wall (French horn)
Jake Jacobs, Rumson (clarinet)
Joe Kristan, Rumson (pianist)
Ji-Nee Lo, Manalapan (pianist)
Justin Pessolano, Middletown (vocalist)
George Somerville, Point Pleasant (vocalist)
Lauren Stefanakis, Oceanport (vocalist)
Joshua Suslak, West Windsor (pianist)
Lori Tishfield, Freehold (vocalist)
David Twitchell, Haddenfield (pianist)
Guest Mentor:
Anthony La Gruth, Conductor and Artistic Director
of the Garden State Philharmonic
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2004
Jennifer Brush, Shrewsbury (pianist)
Katie Caliendo, Point Pleasant Borough (French horn)
Eric Chang, East Brunswick (pianist)
Cyndi Chung, Toms River (violinist)
Aly Guida, Neptune City (vocalist)
Sora Kang, Jackson (pianist)
John Luckenbill III, Shrewsbury (trumpet)
Christine Papania, Middletown (vocalist)
Doug Peters, Little Silver (vocalist)
Christina Skleros, Barnegat (vocalist)
George Somerville, Point Pleasant (vocalist)
Alexis E. Thompson, Hamilton (vocalist)
The Stellar Strings:
Ellen Kasiske, Jackson (violinist)
Emily Kasiske, Jackson (cellist)
Zuri Malick, Manasquan (violinist)
Guest Mentor:
Raphael Fusco, former Rising Star
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2001
Kara Biehl, Little Silver (pianist)
Faith Bryck, Howell (vocalist)
Laura Burns, Lincroft (pianist)
Katherine Caliendo, Point Pleasant (French horn)
Nicholas Connelly, Little Silver (vocalist)
Jeffrey Dalton, Little Silver (pianist)
Barbara DeButts, Point Pleasant (vocalist)
Alison La Rosa, Manasquan (flutist)
Jennifer Nelson, Little Silver (vocalist)
Christopher Pinnella, Brielle (vocalist )
Amy Polumbo, Howell (vocalist)
Laura Small, Rumson (vocalist)
Kristin Thonack, Eatontown (vocalist)
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2009
John Caliendo, Point Pleasant (piano)
Evangeline Athanasiou, Lincroft (mezzo soprano)
Ashley Grant, Point Pleasant (harp)
Zachary Miller, Marlboro (tenor)
Christa Dalmazio, Leonardo (piano)
Nicolette Mavroleon, Freehold (mezzo soprano)
Adeline Lee, Princeton Junction (piano)
Alfred Califano, Sea Girt (tenor)
Kevin Lin, Tenafly (violin)
Ashleigh Smith, Howell (mezzo soprano)
Liliana Ma, West Windsor (piano) |
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2007
Laura Bembridge, New Egypt (vocalist)
Jamie Cai, Stewartsville (pianist)
Frank Capoferri, Hammonton (saxophone)
Stephanie Chadwick, Belford (vocalist)
Melissa Chan, Manalapan (pianist)
Anastasia Falasca, Haddonfield (violinist)
Magdalena Falasca, Haddonfield (flutist)
Stephanie Hollander, Wall Township (French horn)
Elizabeth Loftus, Little Silver (vocalist)
Corrie-Rose Recchia, Wayside (vocalist)
Danielle Recchia, Wayside (vocalist)
Lori Tishfield, Freehold (vocalist)
Guest Mentor:
Anthony La Gruth, Conductor and Artistic Director
of the Garden State Philharmonic
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2005
Sethe Block, Bradley Beach (vocalist)
Laura Cancio, Spotswood (pianist)
Taylor Deehan, Brick (vocalist)
Elizabeth Ehret, Middletown (vocalist)
Jane Hand, Highland Park (pianist)
Matthew Krenz, Lincroft (vocalist)
Steve Kuei, East Brunswick (pianist)
John Luckenbill III, Shrewsbury (trumpet)
Chelsea Pace, Little Silver (vocalist)
Christine Papania, Middletown (vocalist)
Christina Skleros, Barnegat (vocalist)
Maggie Yee, Matawan (pianist)
Guest Mentor:
Chiho Okuizumi, Manager of Resources for
Education & Community Harmony for the
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
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2003
Rachael Becker, Little Silver (cellist)
Annamarie Borelli, Ocean Township (vocalist)
Katie Caliendo, Point Pleasant Borough (French horn)
Marissa Caro, Jackson (vocalist)
Sora Kang, Jackson (pianist)
Karina Kwan, Old Bridge (pianist)
John Luckenbill III, Shrewsbury (trumpet)
Carolyn Man-Yu Wu, Red Bank (violinist)
Doug Peters, Little Silver (vocalist)
Jessica Sibelman, Atlantic Highlands (clarinetist)
Ali Weinberg, Atlantic Highlands (piantist)
Amanda Woolley, Point Pleasant (pianist)
Michael Zanghi, Morganville (pianist)
Guest Mentors:
Nicholas Kendall, Violinist with “Young Concert Artists”
Vicki Margulies, Artist Manager
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2000
Crystal Amendola, Ocean Township (vocalist)
Kara Biehl, Little Silver (pianist)
Melissa DeNoia, Little Silver (pianist)
Raphael Fusco, Neptune City (pianist)
Kelly Glover, Belmar (vocalist)
Kathleen Hennessey, Leonardo (vocalist)
Alison La Rosa, Manasquan (flutist)
Ellen Munn, Rumson (vocalist)
Christopher Pinnella, Brielle (vocalist)
Amy Polumbo, Howell (vocalist)
Erik Rose, Point Pleasant (pianist)
Jayne Ruddiman, Allentown (pianist)
Topher Ruggiero, Shrewsbury (pianist)
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1999
Lauren Atkins, Point Pleasant (pianist)
Elizabeth DeRosa, Point Pleasant (vocalist)
Alison La Rosa, Manasquan (flutist)
Carin Minchew, Oakhurst (violinist)
Mitra Neshatfar, Manalapan (violinist)
Jarred Tafaro, Jackson (pianist)
Kurt Thum, Red Bank (pianist)
Kiley Tompkins, Spring Lake (vocalist)
Michalina Trucker, Little Silver (pianist)
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