BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON June 2023 Wisconsin Singers Newsletter Hello, Friend!

While the school year has wrapped up and our seniors have celebrated their graduations, excitement is still building for our Wisconsin Singers troupe as we launch into the summer. Right after graduation, the troupe had the unique opportunity to perform for a private event on campus at the Discovery Building. Our 55th season will conclude in July with performances at Communityfest (Neenah, July 4) and the Dane County Fair (Madison, July 22). We hope you will join us in sending the 55th-anniversary troupe off with a huge round of applause. We are looking forward to our 56th season. We welcomed our newest Student Staff a few weeks ago with an orientation and exploration of peer leadership led by Executive Producer Abby Pritzl and Director of Business Operations Chris Novotny. While we are still looking for a few band members to fill out next year's troupe, you will recognize a lot of returning students and meet many new faces in next year’s show. We were incredibly impressed with the range of talent that came to auditions; we met students from 39 cities in Wisconsin, 12 states, and 5 countries! Stay tuned to hear more about next year's show very soon!

Spring Donor Match Campaign

It's with immense gratitude that the Friends of Wisconsin Singers announces a successful Spring Donor Match Campaign!  You can imagine our overhwhelming gratitude when Bill Waldbillig and Joan Collins suggested a matching dollar campaign to create momentum as we finished out our season. We knew we had our work cut out for us, but we were confident that the love our supporters have shown over the past 55 years would prove itself once again. Sure enough, by the time the May 15th deadline rolled around, the match response totaled $23,653, effectively ensuring that Bill and Joan would match with their promised $21,000. This gives us a grand total of $44,653, a truly staggering show of support! Our hearts are all singing with joy and pride as we salute all of you who so generously gave. Your donations ensured a solid base from which to build our upcoming season. Thank you and......On, Wisconsin! There's still time to get your donation in before the fiscal year ends on June 30!

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Congratulations, Graduates!

We are thrilled to congratulate five Wisconsin Singers on their recent graduation milestones! Whether they have been with us one season or their entire college career, we are so grateful for their dedication to the program, for the countless hours they have spent on the road for the UW, and for their hard work as leaders this entire year. Pictured further below: Austin G. Congrats to our grads!

Chase K.

Erin R.

Timo D.

Abby F.

Calling all Fundraising Rockstars!

Are you passionate about the Wisconsin Singers? The Friends of Wisconsin Singers Executive Board is in need of a new Development Lead. In this role you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that we raise the funds to produce our nationally-renowned show while educating our students in the art of entertainment. You'll work with a dynamic team that includes a professional Development Consultant, Singers alumni, and parents to achieve our annual fundraising goals. What We're Looking For: An inherent love for and connection to the Wisconsin Singers program A passion for relationship building and helping to motivate donors & engage fellow Executive Board members Bonus (not required): any experience with fundraising, grant writing, or donor relationship management  Ready to be the driving force behind our fundraising success? Please contact our president Jon Hanson (jonathan.m.hanson@gmail.com) to inquire further today!

BOOK NOW for 2023-2024 Wish we'd finally take the stage in your hometown? You can make it happen! Click here to learn how you can help host a show while raising money for an organization or school music department in your community. Questions? Reach out to info@wisconsinsingers.com. Act fast! Our 2023-2024 tour schedule is quickly filling up. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Catch our recent graduates one final time at our summer shows! Full Schedule July Tuesday, July 4 1:00 PM Neenah Communityfest Riverside Park, Neenah Saturday, July 22 1:30 PM Dane County Fair Alliant Energy Center

2023-2024 Auditions

Know an incoming or current student who misses performing? Now's their chance to gig with the best! Join the high-energy Wisconsin Singers Band on bass guitar, drums, or horns for our 2023-2024 season. Auditions are still open, but not for long.

Click this link to request more information, and visit our website for details on how to become part of our talented family!

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Graduating Wisconsin Singer: Austin G, Drummer '20-'23

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