AVIELLA WINDER - BIOGRPHAY

BIOGRAPHY

Aviella was born on August 12, 1997 and raised in Rochester, N.Y. Aviella has a strong passion & love for music, singing, acting and performing, which began at a very young age. At age 2, Aviella began singing and at age 5, she landed her first solo role in professional theater (and has continued professional theater each year after). In 2005 Aviella began song writing as she filled many journals with lyrics. Also in 2005, she was chosen to be a "Kidcaster" on TV with Scott Hetsko on news channel 8. In 2006, Aviella was named the "Fairport Youth Idol" as she won a large singing competition in her hometown. Also in 2006, Aviella was requested to sing at the New Year's Eve Celebration downtown for Mayor Duffy, with over 5,000 in attendance. This was also the year that Aviella started her own solo 1/2 hr. karaoke singing show for the City's festivals and events, which later in 2009, turned into a FULL HOUR SOLO SHOW of singing and playing guitar to music's most popular hits along with Aviella's own originals. Aviella was named the "Official" National Anthem Singer for the 2008 Season of the Rochester Razorsharks, and she has sang the N.A. at numerous professional sporting games (Red Wings, Rhinos, Amerks, Muckdogs and more)! Most recently Aviella sang for the NYC Woman's Liberty WNBA for over 20.000 in attendance at The Madison Square Garden)! You may have seen Aviella in the Newest Raymour & Flanigan 2008/2009 furniture commercials! Aviella has also been in National Magazines, films, and newspapers. Aviella can also be seen in the newest 2010 brochures and catalogues as she is modeling/advertising for the Strong National Museum of Play! Aviella travels (in her 3rd season) each month in the Professional Dinner Theatre Production of "Joey & Maria's Comedy Wedding Show," as she's the youngest in the adult cast and sings solo & acts improv throughout the show. She was also recently added in two other traveling Pro. Dinner Theater Productions of "Rat Pack" and "25th Anniversary." Also in 2009, Aviella received a special recognition & award at The Great House of Guitars, during her performance at their largest Annual Expo Exhibit & making international News with the Epiphone Guitar Company! Aviella has also been featured on numerous radio talk shows, including Brother Wease, Bob Lonsberry, Razorsharks Sports Radio, performing live for WCNY Radio/TV in Syracuse and more! Aviella is currently recording her debut CD of her own original music, which will be out in stores shortly! Aviella had the opportunity to co-write a song w/ the famous Marcus Henderson of guitar hero and has also performed on stage with him. Aviella also recently opened for Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson's Guitarist!) at the Montage Music Hall! Aviella has had the privilege to sing for, and/or share the stage with many other celebrities such as: Frank Hannon from TESLA, Lil' Mama (hit song "Lip Gloss"), Diana Degarmo (Season 3 American Idol), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Gene Cornish (Rascals), Stacy Mitchart (Nashville Blues), and more...along with meeting several celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Kristinia Debarge (hit song "Goodbye"), C.C. Deville from Poison and several others!

MANY ASK HOW AVIELLA'S SOLO SHOW CAME ABOUT:
At age 8, after becoming the "Fairport Youth Idol," in her hometown, Aviella decided that she was going to put together her own 1/2 hr. solo show of songs that she loved to sing, of which she wanted to perform for others! Singing at the family birthday parties wasn't enough. It all started with a small karaoke machine, hours of researching music and lyrics that she loved, and picking her own props to go along with each song. With her great-grandmother's passing, she had a strong urge to do something for the elderly and to volunteer, so she immediately began volunteering to perform her show while visiting the Nursing Homes... and soon after, she performed her show for the Pediatric Psychiatric Unit at the Hospital. She was so rewarded by the smiles, clapping hands and tapping feet, and she knew that this was what she was destined to do. The following Summer, she began to sing her 1/2 hr. karaoke act at a local coffee shop, and at a few local gigs in town. Aviella was prepared with a few different 1/2 hr. shows depending on the gigs she was performing for.... popular radio hits for the coffee shop... Broadway & Princess songs for children's shows at the Strong National Museum of Play & Pediatric Unit at the Hospital... and an older genre of music for the elderly at the Nursing Homes. Aviella was also booked to perform Hannah Montana and Princess themed birthday parties for children. Soon Aviella began to spread quickly throughout the City, and requests to book her for the City's main festivals and events began to grow...and before she knew it, she was booked solid for the entire Summer. It was at age 10, that Aviella took an interest in guitar and was ready to say goodbye to the karaoke machine and replace it with live music. She picked up a guitar and began performing out with it after only 2 months. She then immediately began adding the guitar into her 1/2 hr. show, and soon began guest appearing, singing and playing her guitar with several different local bands in the Restaurant scene, and even booked to perform at The Great New York State Fair! At the end of 2008, her show was in such demand, and with many requests for her to do a FULL HOUR show, Aviella busily began to put together an HOUR of her vocals along with her guitar to music's most popular hits from different genres of Country, Oldies, Pop, Rock, Patriotic and Broadway, along with her own originals...a show that's great for families and ALL ages! In 2009, at age 11 (turning 12), Aviella began to perform HER ONE HOUR SOLO SHOW for the City's main and largest festivals & events, and also several performances at The Great New York State Fair and more! 2009 held to be the busiest year for Aviella, as she was booked solid and even double booked each and every weekend, performing her show all Summer long. Aviella is often known for her bright and colorful styles of clothing and guitars on stage! You may see Aviella perform with her many different guitars...from her black and white polka dot electric, to her pink custom made acoustic, also American Flag colored pick guard on her red electric guitar, to a few others. She has a story and name behind each one!! If you are able to visit one of her shows, you will most likely hear of their different names and interesting stories! Aviella continues to help others by selling autographed pictures and multi-colored beaded "pick bracelets" after each show, as she donates a portion of the proceeds to the Soldier's Angels Organization, as well as several other organizations and good causes! Aviella is already being booked to perform her show for the upcoming 2010 schedule of festivals and events! If interested in booking (& you can also view her schedule by clicking on "events" at the top of her main page), please feel free to click on "contact" above, for direct booking information and details. Thank-You!

AVIELLA AS AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER!
In addition to maintaining high honor roll in school this year as a 7th grade middle schooler, Aviella keeps busy in her spare time as an active volunteer! She has a very giving heart, and volunteering to help others is a priority in her life, as well as raising money by selling her autographed pictures and "pick" bracelets in which she has raised enough money to donate to several organizations and good causes such as : Soldier's Angels Organization, Wease Cares Benefit, Golisano Children's Hospital, Autism Awareness, Burn Unit at Strong Hospital and more. Aviella is an active member of Soldier's Angels Organization and she is proud to volunteer to be a part of their year round fundraisers, celebrations, ceremonies and events! She has spent countless hours at the Airport as a part of Operation Welcome Home, greeting and thanking our returning servicemen and women. Aviella has continued her volunteerism and involvement with the Soldier's Events, by passing out flyers and flags during parades, singing Patriotic songs at their numerous fundraisers, and speaking to the teens at the Teen Center about volunteering opportunities and creating more awareness to help support the troops. Aviella has volunteered to be a part of the American Legion, Blue Star Mother's, Veteran's Outreach, Patriot Guard Riders, Williamson Post, VA Medical Center and more. Aviella adopts a Soldier each year, in which she faithfully writes to each week and sends care packages each month with her own money. Also, in Aviella's spare time, she has volunteered at Nursing Homes, Strong Pediatric Psychiatric Center, and numerous fundraisers, ceremonies and celebrations throughout the City. Aviella truly enjoys being able to "give back" to her community and City, and it means a lot to her to be involved with helping to make a difference in other's lives! When Aviella isn't performing or volunteering, she thoroughly enjoys playing her guitars, writing music, swimming, bike riding, being with her family and friends, .and just being a kid!!!!

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