Wayne Community College will host its second annual Honors Choir Festival for middle school students.
Around 100 students from eight schools in Wayne and surrounding counties have been selected by their music directors to participate in the festival on Thursday, Feb. 27. The students will spend the day rehearsing with the WCC choir and music faculty and will perform five songs in a mass choir performance.
The final concert will be held at 4 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium located inside the Wayne Learning Center (the main building on campus with the flag poles in front). It is free and open to the public to attend.
The concert will also feature performances by the WCC choir and middle school directors.
Jonathan Saeger, WCC lead music instructor and choir director, said the festival gives middle school students the chance to participate in a large ensemble, communicate through music, and experience working with other singers.
“We try to make this a special day for all the participants,” said Saeger. “Hopefully, we will inspire them to continue on their musical path and become life-long musicians, whether they pursue music as a hobby or a career.”
WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.