Avalina Thomas of Placentia, a junior studying at El Dorado High School, is a vocal music semifinalist for Artist of the Year in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Geneva Aguilera) See artist’s video ...

Vocal Music finalists. In addition to Artist of the Year, the judges also selected four finalists from the 16 vocalists who showcased classical voice, musical theater, indie, pop, country and jazz.

He taught vocal music to just under 400 students in a variety of groups, including men’s and women’s glee, a general choir, a select choir and a jazz choir.