Europeans received a chance earlier this month to hear the musical stylings of Wisconsin students you have heard before in the Luxemburg-Casco auditorium. Elizabeth Rank, Lorelei Salentine, Skyler Kopkey, David Allen, Lexi Polster, Karley Beyer, and Jay Kopkey were a part of the Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music Honors Band and Choir that recently returned from a European tour that included rehearsals and performances across England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. The students were nominated by their teachers and rehearsed with each other at UW-Green Bay this spring before going on the summer trip. Beyer was nominated to be a part of the honors choir, saying she was able to build on her singing ability just by being around so many talented individuals.

 

Beyer adds that it was quite the experience to perform in small villages across Europe and to spend time in the mountains.

 

The Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music organize similar tours every other year for students ranging from high school freshmen to college sophomores. It is something Beyer recommends all area musicians try to do if they get the chance.