Rising to the Top

Six talented high school vocalists will be featured in solo performances on May 17 at Rising To The Top, the annual showcase of the Rackham Choir High School Vocal Internship Program.

Musicians include Anna Schultz (Senior, Cranbrook Kingswood HS), Dana Lockhart (Senior, Waterford Mott HS), Katie Anason (Senior, Stoney Creek HS), Riya Nambiar (Junior, Cranbrook HS), Anthony Gennaro (Junior, Northville HS), and Rachana Raghunathan (Sophomore, Novi HS).

The performance will also feature the full choir performing a selection of new, exciting music.

The concert takes place on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie, Royal Oak, MI 48067. The event is free, and donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Internship Program.

Rackham Choir's Intern Program is a unique learning opportunity for High School students during their formative years of musical growth. Rackham is proud to offer the opportunity to support four to five High School students each year.

The Program is designed to support students with exceptional vocal talent and commitment who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school and who aspire to study music, musical theater, or music education in college.

The Rackham Choir High School Vocal Internship Program is supported by the Village Club Foundation and individual donations. Rackham Choir, Detroit’s oldest choir, is supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Kresge Foundation and The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and many generous individual donors.