2024 Kids From Wisconsin Performers

is a 2023 graduate of New Richmond High School, where he studied music under the direction of his parents, Matt and Jodi Mealey (Band and Choir Director, respectively) who met as performers in KIDS. Josh sang bass with the NRHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Show Choir, and performed on stage in the new musical, Ranked (John) and the comedic plays, Puffs (Wayne) and The Con (Batguy). He played trumpet in the Seussical pit band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, and played lead trumpet in the Jazz Band. He also played with several honors bands, including the WSMA State Honors Jazz Band. Josh is finishing up his first year of schooling at Northwood Technical College where he studies automated packaging and robotics. He is excited to attend KIDS camp with his Dad (KFW Band Coach), tour with his brother Kyle on trumpet, and be a part of this incredible organization.

is a 2024 graduate of New Richmond High School where he played trumpet in Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, & Jazz Band, as well as sang bass in Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Kyle played lead trumpet in Chicago: Teen Edition and Seussical the Musical at NRHS, and has been a part of numerous Honors Ensembles, including WSMA State Honors Choir, and 2 years in the State Honors Jazz Band. Following in his parent's footsteps, (NRHS Band & Choir Directors, and former KFW performers) Kyle plans to study music education at UW-Eau Claire. In addition to playing trumpet, Kyle loves to lift weights and even competed at the State level for Powerlifting this year. He also competes in Discus and Shot-Put in Track & Field. Kyle is excited to tour with his brother, Josh on trumpet, and to share the camp experience with his Dad (KFW Band Coach). He hopes you enjoy the show!

is so excited for their second tour with the Kids From Wisconsin! Emily is a 2023 graduate of New Richmond High School where they studied music and theater. They performed with the Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Show Choir, numerous Honors Choirs, and even played bass in the Jazz Band. Emily loves all kinds of performing - whether through cheerleading, plays, or musicals. They were even nominated for a Jerry Award for "Outstanding Lead Performance" in the role of Lily in the new musical, "Ranked." They recently completed their freshman year at Viterbo University and plan to major in musical theater next year. They were featured in Frog and Toad as Assistant Dance Captain and dance ensemble. They would like to thank their Mom (Lisa Zeller), Jodi Mealey (NRHS Choir Director), and Shane Rhoades (Viterbo Dance Instructor), for pushing them to be their best. They hope you enjoy the show!

recently graduated from New Richmond High School. She plans to continue her education this Fall at Viterbo University to pursue a BFA in music theatre. Amelia has been an active performer for over ten years, participating in plays and musicals across her hometown and the Twin Cities area. Some of her most recent roles include: Velma Kelly (Chicago:Teen Edition, Jerry Award nomination), Morticia Addams (The Addams Family) and Sydney Summers (Ranked, Jerry Award nomination). Amelia would like to thank her choir teacher and KIDS alum Jodi Mealey for supporting her through her musical endeavors.