INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL
WESTON SINGER SHINES IN WESTON MUSIC SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT
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n December Mikayla is also a songwriter and has created her first EP entitled fifth, the Weston “Same Stars” which can be viewed on all streaming platforms. She Music Society recently became an entrepreneur, forming her own business group presented a virtual live called Little Light Princess Company whose focus is to provide live concert featuring Jose and virtual children’s entertainment as many different princesses for Veliz on piano and birthdays and other occasions. She has 680 followers on Facebook Mikayla Cohen singing which has resulted in parties every weekend. Her goal is to move holiday songs. to New York City and see where her remarkable talent can take her. Mikayla herself says, “I am so grateful that organizations like the It garnered over Weston Music Society are providing platforms for artists and free 2700 views and live entertainment to the community in these difficult times. One of delighted the audience the main reasons I started Little Light Princesses Company was to who were invited to bring joy and happiness to children during the isolation the panchoose the final song. (“Joy to the World” was that selection.) demic has caused. Music has also been a wonderful medium such Jose had previously given a piano solo virtual performance for the a great way to connect with others. The holiday concert was truly a WMS that was equally well received. Jose noted, “I have worked magical experience for Jose and me.” with the WMS on various occasions and have enjoyed performing Rose Sklar, a WMS Board member, adds, “I have been a big fan for them. It was especially nice to share the stage with Mikayla for of Mikayla for over a decade. I watched her light up the stage at this Holiday Concert”. Falcon Cove Middle School and followed her in high school and Gina Catone, WMS concert coordinator, said, “It was a magical college. She captivated all who joined us with her beautiful voice evening listening to live holiday music from these two talented and talent”. performers.” Lou Marett, WMS President, sums it up, “The volunteers of the Despite both performing in masks and with a plexiglass barrier. W.M.S. work hard to promote the love of music and to support Mikayla shone as she hit every note with her wide range and young musicians in the Weston Community. We are overjoyed beautiful tone. She has been performing since she was around 5, to be able to spotlight the budding talent of someone as spebeginning with groups who sang at various outdoor venues around cial as Mikayla” South Florida. In middle school, she was involved in the drama club, performing in many shows and theatre competitions. She was awarded a full theatre scholarship to attend American Heritage The Weston Music Society looks forward to sharing events with the people of Weston! School where she continued working on her craft. After which she For more info visit www.westonmusicsociety.org attended Elon University in North Carolina.
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