GOD GIVEN TALENT LIVE PERFORMANCES 2026

May 8, 2026 | 7:00pm

Opening Performances
The GGT Orchestra and Multi-generational Chorus

GGT Praise Singers:
Hunter Atwood
Emily Peacock
Keturah Hoppman
Frances Montoya
Maiya Dominguez

"What an Awesome God"
Words and Music by Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, and Richard Mullins
Arranged by Trey Tanner

"Your Way's Better"
By Forrest Frank and Petar Krstajic
Arranged by Mariasari Janow and Carter Richardson

God Given Talent 2026: Eleven Finalists

PRISCILLA STEVENS
Silver City NM - Rose Hill Academy
Vocal Solo
"The Lord's Prayer"
by Albert Hay Malotte

DELANEY HINMAN
Home School
Vocal Solo
"You Lead Me"
by Lauren Daigle

COSETTE McDOWELL
Hope Christian Elementary School
Dance
"The Giving"
by Michael W. Smith

EMENDY BUTLER
Home School
Vocal Solo
"Desperate"
by Jamie MacDonald

LAYLA HOLT
Hope Christian High School
Vocal Solo
"Oh Come to the Alter"
by Elevation Worship

SQUIDS OUT OF WATER WORSHIP BAND
Logan Ramirez-Electric Guitar
La Cueva High School
Caleb Groff-Acoustic Guitar
Home School
Gabriel Garcia-Bassist
Cleveland High School
Aria Brewer-Vocals
Home School
Daniel Garcia-Drums
Rio Rancho Middle School

BRITAIN CAMACHO
Hope Christian School
Vocal Solo
"The Lord Will Provide"
by Passion

FINLEY HINMAN
Home School
Vocal Solo
"Fighting For Me"
by Riley Clemmons

SOPHIA RAY
La Cueva High School
Violin Solo
"Meditation from Thaiis"
by Jules Massenet

LEXI LUCERO
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative
Vocal Solo
"I Know A Name"
by Brandon Lake & Cece Wynans

SERENATIE PRICE & JORDAN FLORES
Los Lunas Public Schools
Piano/Drums & Vocal
"Great Things"
by Phil Wickham

Judges Deliberations

Video Presentation

Frances Montoya
"Far Gone" by Frances Montoya

Ramya Gorantla
Gospel Presentation

Keturah Hoppman
Vocal Solo

Hunter Atwood
Speaker

Judge Decisions Announced

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
By God Given Talent Judges and Sponsors

BRANDON PEA

Brandon is a professional musician and the Head of Fine Arts at Hope Christian School. He began his musical journey at the age of four as a grandchild to an Italian composer. Brandon graduated from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, then got his next music degree from ENMU. After years of playing in bands and some time on the road, he settled down with his wife in Albuquerque, NM, and joined the team at Hope Christian School. Brandon had a huge passion for teaching, songwriting, strings, piano, and music theology. His goal is to provide the youth with a love for music, a love for God, and a stable talent/outlets for any season life throws at us.

LAURA BURNETT

Laura Burnett has been involved in music one way or another since she was 7 years old. The last 20 years she has led worship for the local church, and has performed across the DFW Metroplex with Big T and the Bada Bings. A full time employee of the University of New Mexico's College of Pharmacy, mother of 3 and wife to her amazing husband, Clay, Laura enjoys spending time with family and friends, leading worship, traveling and attending Broadway musicals.
Proverbs 3:5-6

HUNTER ATWOOD

Hunter was born and raised in Albuquerque. He fell in love learning music in 2009 where he started learning classical guitar. A couple years later he started singing, playing keys, and serving with Legacy Worship. Hunter now works part time for Legacy Worship and has been involved in several original music projects. He also holds a Masters in Health Administration and works for the New Mexico Department of Health as an epidemiologist. He spent several years in Phoenix, AZ leading worship at Dream City Church, and even making an on stage appearance with Chris Tomlin. He is happily married, with two kids and an amazing wife.

RAMYA GORANTLA
Gospel Presenation Speaker

Ramya was born and raised in India and made her way to Albuquerque to pursue her Master’s in Health Administration at UNM—and she’s been building community here ever since!

She loves connecting with people and has a special joy for serving in student and kids ministries, where she gets to encourage and walk alongside the next generation. Ramya is passionate about sharing God’s love and the hope we have in Christ, and she enjoys inspiring others to live the full and abundant life God has for them.

She also works as an analyst at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, but outside of work, you’ll find her with a good book, out in her garden, or spending time with her very cute (and slightly spoiled) cat, Ella.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE TONIGHT’S EVENT POSSIBLE !

GOD GIVEN TALENT CHORUS:

Abygail Dropps
Addison Archibeque
Amber Martinez
Andrew Claussen
Audrey Lawson
Britain Camacho
Cadie Archibeque
Caleb Groff
Cosette McDowell
Daniel Garcia
Delaney Hinman
Ellie Elmore
Ellie Galvan
Emendy Butler
Finley Hinman
Frances Montoya
Gabriel Garcia
Jordan Flores
Kendall Burton
Layla Holt
Lexi Lucero
Logan Ramirez
Lorelai Gallagher
Maci Robbs
Mia Castro
Priscilla Stevens
Serenatie Price
Sylvia Brewer
Rachel Johnson
Members of Hoffmantown Church Worship Choir

GOD GIVEN TALENT ORCHESTRA

Oboe: Loren Rhodes
Flute: Terry Janow
Trumpet: Russ McDuffie, Jamie Walton
French Horn : Paula Avery
Trombone: Jim Buttz, Ken Madonald
Saxaphone: Katie Poplin
Violin: Lynn Chew, Patsie Potvin, Canice Lauban, Sophia Ray, Amalia Kerris, Ellen Peterson
Cello: Ron Greene, Joshua Hwang, Isaiah Graham
Piano: Cathy Taylor
Keyboard Synth: Carter Richardson
Electric Guitar: Paul Civerolo
Rhythm Guitar: Luca Macke
Bass: Clay Norris
Drums: Thomas Primozic
Percussions: Michelle Mouck and Adrienne Mouck

GGT PRODUCTION TEAM

Production: Michael Taylor
Live Camera: Brooke Taylor, Brian Taylor
Video & Photos: Michael Ludwig
Screens: Marlene Hotz
Sound: Kevin Branham
Stage Hands: Thomas Primozic, Stacey Lake, Rachel Johnson
Website: Drew Hoey & Adrienne Mouck
Printing & Advertising: Ron & Donna Greene, Donnie Martinez
Hope Christian School Web Master and Marketing coordinator: Kelli Bickett