MCA students to perform at upcoming community events

WINONA, Minn. — In celebration of the holiday season, adult and youth students from Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts music and dance divisions will perform throughout the community Nov. 20 through Dec. 17.

Events include:
• Sunday, Nov. 20 — MCA’s Winona Area Youth Singers and the MCA Flute Choir will perform at the Winona Health Auxiliary Fantasy of the Trees, Watkins Manor, 175 East Wabasha St. from 1 to 2 p.m.

• Monday, Nov. 28 — MCA cloggers will perform at Callista Court, 1455 W. Broadway, at 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 3 — The MCA Flute Choir will perform at Quilted Christmas, Ecker’s Apple Farm, W27062 St. Rd. 54/35, 
Trempealeau, Wis., from 11 a.m. to noon.

• Monday, Dec. 12 — MCA’s Winona Area Youth Singers will perform at Watkins Manor, 175 E. Wabasha St., at 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 16 — MCA’s Dance Repertory Company II and the MCA Flute Choir will perform at the Women in Business luncheon, Jefferson Pub and Grill, 58 Center St., at noon.

• Friday, Dec. 16 — MCA’s Flute Choir will perform at Merchant’s Bank, 102 E. 3rd St., at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 17, Music division private lesson students will perform at Callista Court, 1455 W. Broadway, at 1 p.m.

“Community outreach is a core part of the mission for the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts,” said Christine Martin, managing director. “It is a true pleasure to share the arts with our community through our talented student ensembles.”

Additionally, The Dance Repertory Company II and Young Choreographer’s Winter Showcase will be Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. And the music division winter concert is Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Both events will be at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. Admission is free for students ages 2-21 and $10 for adults at the door.

For more information about MCA programs or upcoming performances, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call (507) 453-5500.