MidAmerica Productions in New York City announced on Aug. 4 that Mr. Eric Wilkinson and the Wando High School Chorus have been invited for an April 2011 performance in New York's historic Carnegie Hall.

The choir will appear in their own performance under the baton of Mr. Wilkinson and will also perform with other singers in a mass chorus performing a major choral work with a professional orchestra and guest conductor.

Dennis Loy, Conductor-in-Residence for MidAmerica Productions, states: "The choir received this invitation because of the quality of musicianship demonstrated by the performers, a clear reflection of their exceptional director, Mr. Wilkinson, and is based on recommendation given by other music colleagues who recognize that their musical quality is deserving of MidAmerica Productions' attention.

It is an elite honor to be invited to perform in Carnegie Hall. These wonderful musicians not only represent the quality of music and education within the high school, but they also become ambassadors for the entire school district and community. This opportunity will be the foundation of extreme pride for everyone involved and is deserving of the community's recognition and support."

Over the past 26 years, MidAmerica Productions has brought together conductors, orchestral ensembles, choruses and soloists for performances at some of the world's greatest venues, especially New York's Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

In addition to presenting instrumental and classic choral works, MidAmerica Productions has championed the works of contemporary composers. Included in MidAmerica's series in Carnegie Hall and at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall have been 67 World Premieres, 15 United States Premieres, and 68 New York Premieres.

For information contact eric_wilkinson@charleston.k12.sc.us.