Paramount Rotary Annual Music Contest

Music Contest Participants (standing) Ian Leon, Diego Ayala, Josh Turner, Alcee Velasco, Josh Flores, Henry Alcala and Javier Ramirez (sitting) Tonya Garcia, Vernessa Taylor and Melisa Quintanilla.

Vocalists were: Alcee Velasco sang and played guitar to his own original song "Please be Mine". Henry Alcala sang "Believe". Vernessa Taylor gave an ocapela rendition of Etta James' "At Last". Josh Flores sang and played guitar "Hallelujah".

Instrumental presentations from: Josh Turner on Cello playing "Jupiter" by Gustav Holst. Tonya Garcia on violin with "Themes from Edward Scissorhands" by Danny Elfman. Diego Ayala on flute playing "Adantino" by Fernando Sor. Melisa Quintanilla on violin playing "Eleanor Rigby" by Lennon & McCartney. Ian Leon on cello playing "Adagio" by Beethoven. Javier Rameriz on viola playing "Echoes of Bartok" by Bele Bartok.

These talented musicians were accompanied by Autumn Bignamy, PHS Activities Director.  Matt Wagner, Youth Director, organized this event and explained that the prizes awarded today will be $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd and $25 for 3rd places.  The first place winner will compete in the District contest will be held at Loyola Marymount on March 9th were first, second and third place cash awards are $1000, $500 and $250 respectively.