Ten talented student vocalists are set to take part in the 14th annual Sing it to the Heights Competition, Boston Collegeâs âAmerican Idolâ-inspired singing contest on Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Robsham Theater.
Tickets for this popular event are $10 each and all proceeds are gifted to the St. Columbkille Partnership School, a Catholic elementary school in Brighton operated by St. Columbkille Parish, the Archdiocese of Boston and Boston College. Last yearâs Sing It to the Heights raised approximately $6,200 to support the schoolâs music program.
âSing It to the Heights supports a sensational cause,â said Shelby Johnson, a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Involvement. âAn event like this epitomizes how Boston College is a campus of men and women for others.â
Performers confirmed to compete on the Robsham Theater Arts Center stage include Molly Cahill â20, Esther Chung â18, Savanah Freitas â20, Michael Lyons â21, Madeleine McCullough â20, Patrick McGrath â20, Nina Mojares â21, Daniel Paulos â19, Stavros Piperis â19 and Christopher Sundaram â21.
The student competitors will be judged by a panel of three members of 51²è¹Ýâs Jesuit Community: Center for Ignatian Spirituality Pastoral Minister Donald MacMillan, S.J., Ramesh Richards, S.J., and Ignatius Idoko, S.J. After listening to their critiques, audience members will decide the final winner.
In addition to these competitors, the audience will be treated to musical performances by Sing it to the Heights 2017 winner Tonye Ikoli â20, the Boston College Acoustics a capella group, and students from St. Columbkille.
âSing it to the Heights is one of our favorite events of the year,â said St. Columbkille Head of School William Gartside. âIn addition to the funds raised, the event gives our students an opportunity to not only showcase their own musical talents, but also to see firsthand the passionate and talented 51²è¹Ý students who bring joy to the community through their performances.â
Sing It to the Heights is sponsored by the Emerging Leader Program, Robsham Theater, the Office of Governmental and Community Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Tickets can be purchased at the Robsham box office or online .
âChristine Balquist | University Communications
