Choir Concert at Cambridge Campus on April 30

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus Choir performed Faure’s Requim, as part of the Festival Choir, at Carnegie Hall in New York City, March 30. The Requiem was performed under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong, and featured soprano soloist Mary Wilson, acknowledged by the New York Times as one of today's rising stars.

“This was an amazing experience! Neither the choir members nor I will ever forget it,” says Jan Kopp, Choir Director at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. “It was exciting to be part of a concert of this high caliber and for the students to sing in a performance space with the history that Carnegie Hall has.”

When the choir was not in rehearsals or performing, they attended the Broadway musical “Lion King” and enjoyed sightseeing.

The trip to New York was also family excursion for Dawn and Bethany Holmquist. This mother and daughter are both students at the Cambridge Campus and members of the choir.

"It was a great privilege to perform at Carnegie Hall,” says Dawn Holmquist, choir member. “We were able to work with top-ranked professional musicians from New York City. It was a trip of a lifetime.” It was especially enjoyable to share this experience with my daughter Bethany (Holmquist)."

Now it’s back to work for the choir who is scheduled to perform at the Cambridge Campus, Campus Center Food Court on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus Choir, contact Kopp at 763-689-7000 or visit www.AnokaRamsey.edu.