TalentED!

Pictured: Kala Sabadosa, Montessori School of Northampton, with AIC President Vince Maniaci

When AIC launched its inaugural talent competition in support of arts education in grades K-12, we had no idea how great the response would be. 18 acts with a total of 40 students from all over the Pioneer Valley and northern Connecticut eagerly signed on to be a part of the event.

A cash prize of $250 was awarded to the winning act in each grade grouping with the winners’ school receiving a $750 prize.

Our sponsors for TalentED partnered with AIC and included are C&W Services, Futures Education, G4S Security Services, Future Health, and Tom Kopyto Music. WMAS–94.7FM on-air personality Lopez emceed to perfection!

The event was an inspiring, fun-filled evening underscoring AIC’s commitment to raising awareness of the essential role our schools play in shaping the future of our youth and the importance of arts education in schools.

Taking 1^st place honors were:

Grades K-5

Kala Sabadosa
Montessori School of Northampton, Northampton, MA
Violin Solo “Elves Dance”

Grades 6-8

Morgan Moriarty
Agawam Jr. High School, Agawam, MA
Singing “House of the Rising Sun”

Grade 9-12

Janelle Cavanaugh
Aaron Cochran
Hannah Dube
Ryan Foley
Nick Lamon
Justin Vedovelli
East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA
Band  “All About Dat Trash”

Get ready for next year!