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Montville Student Performs with Artist Josh Groban for University Chamber Singers

She performed alongside other members of the Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut Sate University.

WILLIMANTIC, CT – The Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University performed with internationally known recording artist Josh Groban at the Mohegan Sun Arena on July 29.

Among the student singers was Corey Lorraine of Oakdale, who majors in Theatre and Mathematics, and performed before a crowd of nearly 10,000 people, according to a release.

This was the second time Groban has asked the Chamber Singers to perform with him; the first was this past fall when the ensemble accompanied him at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT.

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"The hard work and dedication the ensemble demonstrated last fall left a lasting impression on Groban's crew," Chamber Singers David Belles said in a release. "For that, the university is very proud of these students."

Participation in the Chamber Singers is not restricted to music majors. The ensemble consists of 20-25 auditioned singers who perform music from many genres and eras.

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An annual spring tour is a part of the experience that serves to bring music beyond the boundaries of the university, enrich the musical lives of audiences both near and far, and enhance the cultural experience for members of the ensemble while studying at Eastern.

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