The Cumming Country Fair and Festival is almost here, and several students from Rebecca Windham Studio will be making their first appearance on the local stage!  Ranging in age from 7 to 19 years old, eight voice students from Ms. Windham's studio are scheduled to perform on Sunday afternoon, October 12th, at 3:30 PM.  You will be treated to a wide variety of songs, from country to pop to broadway, as well as original songs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come out, have  some fun, and support local up-and-"cumming" talent on the last day of the Fair!  Bring your friends and family and come on out to cheer on the rising musical talent!

For more information on Rebecca Windham Studio, please visit the website:  http://rebeccawindham.com/ or call 678-591-4488. For more information about  the Cumming Country Fair and Festival, please visit the website: http://www.cummingfair.net/

HERE'S A LIST OF THE TALENT:

KRISTIN CARTER is 16 years old and currently attending West Forsyth High School  as a Junior. Enraptured with song at an early age, Kristin has been in chorus since the third grade and has been a member of Forsyth County Honor Chorus.  Kristin enjoys acting and has been in many plays and musicals at the school and community level, including Winnie the Pooh (Roo), and Aladdin (Princess Serena).  Kristin also loves to write and has garnered literary awards at the school and county levels. She was recently accepted into the Youth Leadership Forsyth  Program Class of 2009. She is a devout animal lover and has a calico cat, a golden retriever, and a turtle she rescued from the wild.

BLAKE CLOUD lives in Canton Georgia and is a singer/songwriter with an affinity for all types of music. He has been playing guitar and singing at several  venues throughout Georgia for the past several years. He has been a student of  voice in Rebecca Windham Studio since the spring of 2008. Blake is a member of  the Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association. He loves the outdoors and  enjoys hunting and fishing.

EMILY DIAMOND is a junior at West Forsyth High School. She has many performances credits to her name with her school as well as in community  theater. Past shows include Zombie Prom (Coco), Once Upon a Mattress (Winnifred), Little Women the Musical (Beth March), and many more. Emily has  been involved with groups such as CYT, interACT, Medallion Performing Arts, and Townlake Arts Center. Emily would lik to thank her voice teacher, Ms. Rebecca  Windham, for this wonderful opportunity and her awesome support.

ABIGAIL "ABBY" HALL is 7 years old. She started singing at 18 months entertaining family and friends. Abby enjoys dancing, singing, piano, tennis, and reading. She is a wonderful daughter, sister and friend. Also very creative, she loves art and writing stories. Abby has performed at her school and at many venues throughout Atlanta. Her honors include First Place (voice) in Dunwoody School for the Arts Music Festival 2007 and superior ratings in voice and piano at National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals 2007, 2008, among others.

BRITTANY LENHART, age 15, attends North Forsyth High School as a sophomore. Brittany started singing in a Frederick Children’s Choir in Frederick, MD, where she was also involved in multiple singing competitions. Currently a voice student with Ms. Becky Windham, she is a member of the North Forsyth Chorus and her hobbies include singing, acting, dancing, and writing.

KATE MCANALLY is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Vickery Creek Middle school. She has been a piano/vocal student with Rebecca Windham for just under a year. Her hobbies and interests include horseback riding, ice skating, and drama. She is also an animal lover. Kate recently performed the role of Wendy in Christian Youth Theatre’s production of Peter Pan.

SOPHIA PALMER is 8 years old and enjoys singing, dancing, and playing piano, among other activities. She is a student of all three, and has been with Ms. Windham's studio since October 2007 . She is looking forward to this opportunity to perform at the Cumming Country Fair and Festival.

JESSA PEASE is 16 years old and a junior at Creekview High School. She is captain of the swim team and a member of the drama club. She recently was awarded the Best Featured Actress for her performance in her high school's production of Bye Bye Birdie, and Most Valuable Player of the swim team. Jessa also received a 2nd place award in singing at the Dunwoody School for the Arts Festival in 2007.

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