White House Invitation

Twin Cities Music Students Invited to the White House

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By WEEK Reporter
By Denise Jackson

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 4:23 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 6:30 PM CST

Some Twin Cities high school music students have gotten a special invitation to the White House.

Accompanied by chaperones they gathered at the Central Illinois Regional Airport this morning for their flight to the nation's capital.
They are among 120 selected to participate in the White House Music Series.
The students will attend workshops by four renowned classical music artists and attend a concert.

"I'm a little bit nervous about the plane ride but I think it's gonna be a lot of fun once we get down there. I'm excited to see the White House and to see Washington D–C. It's just going to be a good experience," said University High School junior Ryan Cavallo.

The students are Pratt Music scholarship recipients and are enrolled in the Illinois Wesleyan University Preparatory Music Program.
Two weeks ago when residents heard about their invitation they immediately began writing checks for airfare and hotel expenses for all 12 students.

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 8:46 PM Obama ain't done jack wrote ...

When your in DC make sure you ask Obama why gas is up $1 per gallon since he had taken office, when unemployment is higher now then anytime under Bush? Obama just ain't getting it done.

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