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20 June 2013

Over the seas to sing

27/06/2012 10:27:00 a.m.

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Cantala, the award-winning choir at Wellington East Girls’ College, depart this Saturday for a two week “On Wings of Song” tour of Singapore, London, Paris, and Vienna, where they will compete in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Festival.

It’s been 18 years since a music group from the school has travelled overseas and they’ll be accompanied by Brent Stewart, who began directing them in 2010. The 31 singers earned over $30,000 toward a goal of $40,000 singing at a variety of fundraising events to pay for the trip. Before they pack up, they’re saying good-bye with a farewell concert.

Cantala, Wellington East Girls’ College Hall, 7pm, June 28,  

 

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