Ms. Courtney Rowley and the Ballard High School Choir have been invited to participate in a performance of Randall Thompson’s Frostiana on Monday May 31, 2010, in historic Lincoln Center.

Members of the choir will join with other outstanding choruses selected from around the world to form a festival chorus, accompanied by the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra International. Dr. Giselle Wyers will be the guest conductor for the performance as well as serve as clinician for the residency.

Dr. Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for DCINY states:

“The Ballard High School Choir received this invitation because of the quality and high level of musicianship demonstrated by the singers and the exceptional recommendation given by Ms. Rowley’s choral colleagues. It is quite an honor just to be invited to perform in Lincoln Center. These wonderful musicians not only represent a high quality of music and education, but they also become ambassadors for the entire community. This is an event of extreme pride for everybody and deserving of the community’s recognition and support.”

The singers will spend five days and four nights in New York City in preparation for their concert.

“The singers will spend approximately 9-10 hours in rehearsals over the five day residency.” says Griffith. “Not all of the time is spent in rehearsals, since there is so much history and culture to enjoy in New York City; however, the performance in Lincoln Center is the primary purpose for their visit to the city.”

Members of the community are encouraged to give financial support to send these singers to Lincoln Center by contacting Ms. Courtney Rowley at 252-1035 or via e-mail, chrowley@seattleschools.org.