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Lakota Eastside Voices join Cincinnati Pops for Disney weekend
Sunday, May 04, 2008
LIBERTY TWP. — The Lakota Eastside Voices chorus will not be going to state competitions this year.
They took an even better invitation, said Ali Bauer, 17.
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From left, Michelle Shean, Bethany Sefton, Katie Huckins and Katherine Cooney, members of the Lakota Eastside Voices, practice at Lakota East High School.
Sara Crabtree works to find the pitch during Lakota Eastside Voices practice at Lakota East High School.Latest headlines
Get latest headlines via RSS feedsThe predominantly junior and senior choir of 56 members will be singing with the Cincinnati Pops orchestra as part of the Magical Music Of Disney weekend concert.
"It's an amazing opportunity," she said. "No high school students ever get to do something like this. Cincinnati Pops is one of the greatest orchestras."
The May 9-11 concert has taken quite a bit of preparation, she said, leaving no time for other competitions.
"We've done state a lot," she said. "This is a lot bigger than state and looks good on a college application."
Taylor Williams, 18, said the music is difficult, but fun.
"It's different, because it's songs you've grown up with," he said. "There's a lot of parts and you're so used to the melody and learning different parts is kind of difficult."
Erich Kunzel, conductor will direct the choir, who will team up with the Winton Woods High School Chorus and the School for Creative and Performing Arts Children's Choir. Representatives from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music will coordinate the choreography.
"Obviously we have a great relationship with Lakota," said Chris Pinelo, public relations director for the symphony. "We look forward to have a fantastic relationship down the road. We are very strong advocates of music education."
How to go
What: Cincinnati Pops Magical Music of Disney, featuring the Lakota Eastside Voices
Where: Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati
When: 8 p.m. May 9-10, 3 p.m. May 11
More info: (513) 381-3300; www.cincinnatisymphony.org. When ordering tickets online, use promotional code 2498 for a discount.
Notes: Free carnations given to mothers who attend May 11 Mother?s Day performance. When ordering tickets by phone, mention you are a friend of Lakota East High School to receive a discount.
