New Americans Who Love to Sing

Betty Mulat: 1rst row, second from the right - diana wulu: 2nd row, 2nd from the right

Betty Mulat, born in the Sudan, and Diana Wulu, who was born in Liberia, are both juniors at Lutheran High School South. They have been singing in school choirs since they both attended Word of Life Lutheran School, and now are members of the elite Lancer Singers of Lutheran South. Both are CFNA scholarship students.

Betty enjoys singing together with her classmates, working together like a team to make music. She does not intend to pursue a career in music, but plans to continue singing, in college and in her church. This year at Timothy she is a member of Maranatha, the music group that sings modern upbeat music once a month.

Diana loves the experience of learning to read music and expand her musical expertise; she particularly enjoys the close harmonies of songs like the Three Madrigals, a song they sang at their Fall Concert. Speaking on behalf of Betty, Diana states that, “Having a scholarship from CFNA has opened new doors for me, and has given me new opportunities to meet people and learn new things. I am very grateful to CFNA and their donors.

Lancer Singers perform choral music appropriate for the advanced high school singer. The picture shows the 2015-16 Singers, which include 3 Asians who are part of the Kitebridge program which serves international students. Membership in Lancer Singers requires participation in four public performances and other performances in the community scheduled throughout the school year. All members are expected to participate in District choir auditions and solo/ensemble contests, all performances and tours.

By Judith Meyer Timothy Lutheran Church