Alissa Musto

Infobox Person
name =Alissa Musto


birth_date = birth date and age|1995|05|31
birth_place = Providence, Rhode Island
occupation = Child Pianist

Alissa Musto was born May 31, 1995 in Providence, Rhode Island. She is an American singer and child pianist. She is the winner of the 2007 New England Performs competition, a regional talent competition [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn6aTYUE1z0 Alissa Musto:winner Of New England Performs] ] . She held the 2008 championship title for "Rhode Island's Got Talent" where she beat several adults. [http://www.pbn.com/press_releases/34545.html] When she was nine years old, she was on the national televsion show "America's Most Talented Kids". She will sing the National Anthem at a 2009 Paw Sox Game.

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 paticular 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 SpotlightOn the Student Artist"' on September 4, 2004. [http://www.ridance.com/spotlightartist.html]

America's Most Talented Kids

In February of 2005, Alissa made her debute on national television "America's Most Talented Kids". She performed a medley of Mozart and Jerry lee Lewis. She won 3rd place and later was chosen to shoot a commercial advertising the TV show. The host was Dave Coulier from Full House.

New England Performs

In March of 2007, Alissa won the New England Performs Regional Competition in her age category; 12 and under. 350 kids auditioned, and 45 made it to the semifinals. 10 kids were in the finals. Alissa won first place and the $1500 prize. In the 2008 competiition, though she did not compete, she opened the show with a performance of "Jailhouse Rock". the event was sponsored by the Warwick Rotary Club. [http://www.arts.ri.gov/blogs/index.php/?p=1626]

Rhode Island's Got Talent

In August 2008, Alissa won first place in the state wide talent show " RI's Got Talent". She beat 18 finalists including several adults. she performed "Travelling 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 judges were...
• Matt Roberts, Professional Performer & The on-court emcee for the WNBA’s #1 team

• Lawrence Lepore, Event Manager for Ogden Entertainment at the Providence Civic Center

• Patrick Little, Sports Director at WPRI Channel 12

Press Release

[http://www.projo.com/news/bobkerr/projo_20050223_wedco23.25d5004.html The Father, the Daughter and The Music]
[http://www.pr.com/press-release/98528 East Bay Chamber Announces 18 Finalists for Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show]
[http://www.pbn.com/press_releases/34545.html East Bay Chamber Crowns Winner of Rhode Island's Got Talent Show]
[http://www.providenceri.com/press/article.php?id=420 Mayor Cicilline’s Seniors' day set for September 14th at Roger Williams park]

References

External links

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn6aTYUE1z0 Alissa's performance]