Samuel Ramey and Alan Held to sing with WSU students for scholarship fundraiser
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20
Where: The Ville in Andover, 123 Andover Road
Reservations and information: 316-978-6373
An Italian dinner catered by Two Olives, wine and music await. The Voice and Opera program at WSU is hosting the annual Canta in Italia (Sing in Italy) scholarship fundraising party from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at The Ville in Andover at 123 Andover Road.
It will be a fun-filled evening including Italian food, wine and Italian arias and songs. Internationally renowned opera stars Samuel Ramey and Alan Held will sing with WSU voice majors who hope to study voice and Italian in Italy next summer.
There's also a silent auction with many items ranging from jewelry to gourmet meals.
Highlights include:
- Premium Italian wines
- Authentic Italian dinner for eight cooked in your home with special guest Sam Ramey
- Karg Art glass
- Tickets to the Wichita Symphony and MTWichita
- Gift cards to Chester's
…and more
Tickets are $70, the tax-deductible portion is $55. Reserve tickets by calling Marie Allyn King at 316-978-6373. Checks should be made out to the WSU Foundation with "Voice Study Abroad" in the memo line.
Since 2004, the Canta in Italia program has given more than 60 WSU students the chance to study in Tuscany and hone their singing technique and language skills. Dozens of generous donors have provided scholarship support, helping these talented young people pursue their artistic goals.
To learn more about the program, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=fa_canta
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Contact: Marie Allyn King, 316-978-6373 or marie.king@wichita.edu.