Where’s Amy attended the 2019 Songbook Academy Finals July 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. The night was filled with anticipation as the Songbook Academy announced the 2019 Songbook Youth Ambassador winner Sadie Fridley (Fayetteville, N.Y.). Zionsville resident Cynthia Kauffman was among the top 10 finalists and shared a few special moments with Great American Songbook Foundation founder Michael Feinstein on stage as the crowd cheered for the local favorite. The audience was thrilled to witness the new 2019 top 40 Songbook Academy alumni who will continue on to pursue their dreams in the music industry and on Broadway.
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The 2019 Songbook top 40 finalists and Songbook Academy alumni performed a beautiful rendition of “You’re Gonna Hear From Me.”
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Christopher Santiago (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.), 2019 Songbook Youth Ambassador Sadie Fridley (Fayetteville, N.Y.) and Natalie Leclair (Pittsford, N.Y.).
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Master of Ceremonies Michael Feinstein shares a moment on stage with top 10 Songbook Academy finalist Cynthia Kauffman (Zionsville).
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2019 Songbook Youth Ambassador Sadie Fridley (Fayetteville, NY), left, with Great American Songbook Foundation Chairperson Carolyn Anker (Carmel)
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From left, Songbook Academy top 10 finalist Cynthia Kauffman (Zionsville), 2019 Songbook Youth Ambassador Sadie Fridley (Fayetteville, N.Y.), Great American Songbook Foundation Executive Director Chris Lewis (Carmel) and top 40 finalist Jack Ducat (Carmel).
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From left, Carol Urbanski (Carmel), Holly Eldredge (Cicero) and Brian Urbanski (Carmel).
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From left, David Temple (Carmel) with daughter Mary Kate Temple (Carmel) and wife Victoria Temple (Carmel).
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Jerry and DeAnn Shrewsbury (Carmel).
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From left, Jill O’Malia (Fishers), Sue Smith (Carmel), Barbara Duke Sams (Indianapolis), Vickie Phipps (Carmel) and Georgianna Teipen (Greenfield).
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From left, Allison Soards (Zionsville), Katelyn Soards (Zionsville) with Top 10 Songbook finalist Cynthia Kauffman (Zionsville).
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2019 Songbook Academy top 40 finalists Jack Ducat (Carmel) and Peter Fulton (Fishers).
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Songbook Academy fans Tasha and Bella Simons (Carmel) enjoy a special mother and daughter’s night out at their favorite event of the year.