Joe Heemstra Joe is a sophomore at City High School in Grand Rapids. He has been playing electric guitar for seven years, and currently acts as the lead guitarist for the band Vertical Bridge. He has performed as part of the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts and the Street Performer Series, along with performances at Wealthy Theatre, John Ball Zoo and his church. Josie Vandermolen Josie is a student at Hope College who has been playing instruments since she could walk. She especially took a continued interest in the piano and ukulele. She is studying special education and hopes to infuse music and education in her future classroom. Justin and Abigail Justin Merriman and Abigail Postema have both been interested in music from an early age, starting with their school orchestra program in fourth grade. Despite being high school students, this duet shows a talent and knack for performing that is well beyond their years. Kalamazoo Saxophone Quartet The Kalamazoo Saxophone Quartet is made up of Gail Perkins, Todd Jones, John Blissard, and Scott Robins, who have been playing together for four years. Todd is a Holland resident while the other three reside in Kalamazoo. Kate Morrissey Kate is a sophomore at Portage Central High School, who has been studying vocal music for five years. She has a unique ability to sing theatrical songs from Broadway hits like of the and “Les Miserables,” “Phantom Opera,” “West Side Story.” Kayden Bryce Kayden has been singing all her life, and playing guitar for the last three years. She has performed at a number of venues, including local coffee shops, last Street year’s Performer Series and the Backpacks for Success Music Festival in Detroit. Kayden also loves art, theatre, animals and gymnastics. Kaylie McConnell Kaylie, a sophomore at West Ottawa High School, has been playing the violin for five years and recently began playing the cello. Kaylie will be returning to the Street Performer Series for the fourth year, and is excited to introduce her new electric violin! La Bella Vita La Bella Vita has been singing together for over five years. They sing in many parts, harmonies and languages (Japanese, Spanish, Italian, German, French and English) and have earned top ratings while competing in large and small ensembles. Lane Ellens
Joe Heemstra Joe is a sophomore at City High School in Grand Rapids. He has been playing electric guitar for seven years, and currently acts as the lead guitarist for the band Vertical Bridge. He has performed as part of the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts and the Street Performer Series, along with performances at Wealthy Theatre, John Ball Zoo and his church. Josie Vandermolen Josie is a student at Hope College who has been playing instruments since she could walk. She especially took a continued interest in the piano and ukulele. She is studying special education and hopes to infuse music and education in her future classroom. Justin and Abigail Justin Merriman and Abigail Postema have both been interested in music from an early age, starting with their school orchestra program in fourth grade. Despite being high school students, this duet shows a talent and knack for performing that is well beyond their years. Kalamazoo Saxophone Quartet The Kalamazoo Saxophone Quartet is made up of Gail Perkins, Todd Jones, John Blissard, and Scott Robins, who have been playing together for four years. Todd is a Holland resident while the other three reside in Kalamazoo. Kate Morrissey Kate is a sophomore at Portage Central High School, who has been studying vocal music for five years. She has a unique ability to sing theatrical songs from Broadway hits like “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “West Side Story.” Kayden Bryce Kayden has been singing all her life, and playing guitar for the last three years. She has performed at a number of venues, including local coffee shops, last year’s Street Performer Series and the Backpacks for Success Music Festival in Detroit. Kayden also loves art, theatre, animals and gymnastics. Kaylie McConnell Kaylie, a sophomore at West Ottawa High School, has been playing the violin for five years and recently began playing the cello. Kaylie will be returning to the Street Performer Series for the fourth year, and is excited to introduce her new electric violin! La Bella Vita La Bella Vita has been singing together for over five years. They sing in many parts, harmonies and languages (Japanese, Spanish, Italian, German, French and English) and have earned top ratings while competing in large and small ensembles. Lane Ellens
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