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Nine Lindsey Wilson Singers perform at Carnegie Hall One photo with this article By Emily Fryman Lindsey Wilson College writer NEW YORK. Allysa Pruitt is one of nine Lindsey Wilson Singers who is beaming after an experience very few people have. The nine Lindsey Wilson students joined the elite rank of musicians to perform at New York Citys prestigious Carnegie Hall. The group, which included students from six U.S. colleges and universities, performed John Rutters "Requiem" on April 4. Pruitt says she was overwhelmed as she walked onto stage Pruitt, a human services and counseling sophomore from Someret, KY, said she felt overwhelmed when she walked onto the stage to sing that night. "When we walked onto the stage, we couldnt see anything because the lights were so bright and hot," she said. "My dad stood up and waved so I could see where he and my mom were sitting. "We were right in the middle of the stage, so I could see the upstairs balcony and the orchestra. The experience was breathtaking. I felt so proud and accomplished. I've wanted to sing at Carnegie Hall since I saw (tenor) Luciano Pavarotti sing there on television when I was 8 years old." Second time Lindsey Wilson Singers have performed in Carnegie Hall This is the second time members of the Lindsey Wilson Singers have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. The students first performed at the venue in 2002. "This is the musical equivalent of winning the NCAA Final Four," said Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Gerald Chafin. "Every serious musicians goal is to somehow be on that stage, because it has a rich history. To be in the lineage of famous performers is very humbling." The Lindsey Wilson students rehearsed all school year to prepare for the April 4 concert. Chafin said the students goal of maintaining the quality of performance expected at Carnegie Hall was met, even though Lindsey Wilson does not offer a music major. When the students arrived in New York, they had two intensive five-hour rehearsal sessions with the other students and their conductor, James M. Meaders, chair of the music department and director of choral activities at Mississippi College. Andy Mann says intensity increased with start of rehearsals Andy Mann, a contract senior from Columbia and president of the Lindsey Wilson Singers, said the intensity increased once they began rehearsals in New York. "We had practiced all semester, but once we got to New York City and practiced with new people under a different conductor it was difficult," he said. "It was grueling, but fun because we worked hard." The groups effort paid off when they performed April 4. "I was so proud of our students because they have great energy and are committed to what they do," said Alumni Director Brittani Schmidt, who accompanied the group to New York. "The students learned a lot and gained a new appreciation for different styles of singing. They worked hard and played hard." When the group was not rehearsing, they visited some of the Big Apples attractions and attended Broadway shows. "The Lindsey Wilson Singers are the embodiment of the college's values," Mann said. "The students in the group represent every aspect of every student on campus. Being president this year was amazing because we represent what I love most about this college." This story was posted on 2006-04-18 18:19:13
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