For 23

college students in the UNA Chamber Choir, the prospect of

traveling to Costa Rica during spring break might not be possible

without donations from the community, which has inspired the group

to host a fundraiser to help raise money.

The

UNA Chamber Choir will hold a fundraiser on Feb. 22 from 6 to 8

p.m. in the Guillot University Center banquet halls A-B in order to

bring in monetary funds for students to travel to Costa Rica. The

students will perform a variety of songs from American composers at

the benefit.

“This

is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any student who goes,” said

Dr. Ian Loeppky, associate professor and choral director. “We’re

talking about some students who have never been out of the county

or state and what you see is that the learning starts before you

get on the plane. This is a way for the community to have an active

hand in the students’ education.”

<span style=

“font-size: 14pt;”>Loeppky said the students will perform in

churches each day in Costa Rica and will collaborate with local

choirs within the region. They will also tour the country and visit

the Costa Rican rainforest and beach.

For

more information about the event or ticket prices, contact the UNA

Chamber Choir at 256-765-4515 or at [email protected].