Southwestern College's A Cappella Choir was recently invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 9th, 2027! The choir will be joining forces with Cowley County Community College and the Wellington High School Crusader Singers. We will be performing Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare!
But, we need your help to get there! Our current fundraising goal is $55,000:
- The cost is approximately $3,600 per student (Note: There is an option on the form to cover the cost for one student)
PRIORITY DEADLINE | OCTOBER 17
Due to upfront deposits required through the company organizing the trip, we need to raise $11,500 by Saturday, October 17, 2026. However, we will continue to accept donations to help with the remaining cost of this through March 1, 2027.
Any amount helps!
IF YOU PREFER TO MAIL YOUR GIFT:
Please write Choir at Carnegie on the memo line of the check and mail to: Office of Institutional Advancement Southwestern College 100 College Street Winfield, KS 67156
CARNEGIE TRIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 6, 2027
- depart for NYC
- orientation walk in midtown with visits or stops in Times Square, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and more.
- free time to explore in Times Square
- dinner in Times Square
Friday, May 7
- rehearsal for Carnegie Hall concert
- visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe
- see a Broadway show
Saturday, May 8
- visit Central Park which is home iconic landmarks such as Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Conservatory Garden, and Strawberry Fields
- head down Fifth Avenue
- explore at Rockefeller Center, a national historic landmark in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
- afternoon rehearsal for Carnegie Hall concert
- dinner at John's Pizzeria
- head up to the 70th floor observatory at the Top of the Rock where you'll enjoy a fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline
Sunday, May 9
- dress rehearsal with the orchestra at Carnegie Hall
- perform in Carnegie Hall as part of MidAmerica Production's Carnegie Hall Series!
- enjoy a dinner cruise on the Hudson, sailing around the Statue of Liberty while you enjoy the lights and sites of New York City
Monday, May 10
- walk on the Brooklyn Bridge which offers breathtaking views of the New York City skyline and the East River.
- walk up through the financial district past the famous "Charging Bull," past Trinity Church and the New York Stock Exchange and then up to the World Trade Center
- visit the 9/11 Memorial located in the footprint of the former Twin Towers
- return home
In addition, we have applied to a major area grant to offset costs for students. A Cappella will be traveling with a few choirs in the area to further offset costs.
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