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MHSA student heads to the GRAMMYs

Hayes students learn about engineering A Milwaukee High School of the Arts student left Friday morning (Feb. 3) for the GRAMMYs.

Felix Ramsey is one of only eight student singers from across the country invited to attend the award ceremony and perform at the official “GRAMMY Celebration.”

The 17-year-old tenor singer, who was selected for the week-long “GRAMMY Camp – Jazz Session,” will have the chance to perform in front of some of the biggest names in music.

Last year, he was invited to perform with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. He was also invited to Hollywood to compete for a spot as a finalist on the last season’s American Idol.

“It’s just incredible,” Ramsey said. “I’m truly blessed to have this opportunity handed to me.” [Read more...]

Watch the story from WITI-TV FOX6.


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