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Ben Strong to sing Opera in Italy!

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Hi Folks! Here's the opportunity of a lifetime for Ben Strong. Ben is set to perform as the lead bass voice character--Leporello, in the opera Don Giovanni!  It is getting very close to Ben's departure date (May 24th). There's a long way to go, but, there's still time to make a difference!
A long while back, we watched Ben sing the national anthem at a wrestling tournament in elementary school. He blew the audience and athletes away. I knew then he was destined to be great as an opera star, not a wrestler. Please help Ben in any way you can so he can get to Italy next month and perform in a famous opera house. This is a huge break for him. Right now, he's a freshman at IUP, taking 18 credits this semester and working 2 jobs to pay for this trip. The program itself, Operafestival Di Roma! costs $5000. He'll perform in Don Giovanni and Suor Angelica. Additionally, he's responsible for his own airfare, evening meals, and all incidentals.
Here's a sample of his ability, enjoy!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InYCWIF7kDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDpfbtTP6T4&feature=youtu.be
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  • Brenda Dubois
    • $50
    • 8 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Joseph Schwartz
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Indiana, PA
Ben Strong
Beneficiary

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