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Kelli Fusaro - Biography

Kelli Fusaro is a native of Reading, Pennsylvania and a graduate of West Chester University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree specializing in voice and music education. She is an experienced music teacher and professional vocal coach in addition to being a singer/songwriter of contemporary music.

During the summer of 2002, Kelli’s CD titled, “By My Voice” was professionally produced in Nashville, Tennessee. The musicians on the CD were from the musical group, Toto. All of the songs were produced by former Bob Dylan guitarist, Ron Cornelius. Several of the songs featured on the CD have been incorporated into Sound Expression greetings. Other songs on the CD were composed for the teen musical, “Possibilities.”

The spark of Kelli’s ability to communicate through music began with her love for her grandmother. Her first song, “A Blessing to Me,” (track 4 on her CD) was written as a tribute and performed during her grandmother’s funeral. Kelli says, “My grandmother passed away on my birthday, December 21, 1995. I had so much difficulty coping with her loss that I began writing songs”. The second dedication to her grandmother titled, “By My Voice” (track 2) received a 1st place award in Berks County’s composition contest in 2000. “Many of my songs evolved into songs for special occasions. This has inspired me to launch an inspirational line of greeting cards and title them “Sound Expression greetings”.

Sound Expression greetings are a new concept featuring an innovative keepsake greeting card and a song to beautifully capture each special occasion. The inspirational messages are actually the lyrics printed inside each card. An accompaniment version of each song is available on track 2 for songs to be performed professionally or for entertainment purposes. The original watercolor paintings decorating each card cover and CD are song interpretations featuring the artistic talent of Alanna Fusaro. (Kelli’s daughter) On April 28, 2003, Kelli and Alanna made their premiere on QVC for their Mother’s Day special offering boxed assortments of Sound Expression greetings. In May of 2003, Sound Expression greetings were also introduced through FTD Marketplace.com to floral shops throughout the U.S.A. Sound Expression greetings are honored to be sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Association.

In February of 2002, Kelli was asked to write the theme song for the March of Dimes local walk event. She says, “They requested an upbeat song which was difficult to write based on the serious subject matter. My intention was to motivate people to walk based on the fact that all people have the ability to make a difference.” Kelli titled the song, “Give It Up For The March Of Dimes.” (LISTEN). She has had radio air play and personal interviews with Radio Stations, Y102 and WEEU and performs the song “live” during the March of Dimes walk events each Spring.

During the year 2000, Kelli committed to writing the music for an original teen musical titled, “Possibilities.” The message of the show was to give teens the realization that possibility always exists regardless of our circumstances. The show’s premiere took place in the Albright College Theater in Reading, PA. The musical was awarded a grant of $1900 through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts for the show’s second performance which took place November of 2002. Several teen organizations were in attendance for two sold out performances.

Note from Kelli...
“Each song that I write uses sound as a setting for inspiring lyrical messages. It could be referred to as “lyrical dialogue” resulting in a breakthrough in communication in the world of greeting cards. The time that it takes to perfect the blend of sound to support each song’s message is a worthy cause on this lifelong journey.”

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