Davenport's Nick Fahrenkrug wins state singing competition

APPLETON, WIS. (November 21, 2016) - Nick Fahrenkrug, son of Thomas and Theresa Fahrenkrug, Davenport, earned first-place honors in the men's first year classical division at the recent Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition held at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

A freshman at Lawrence University, he is a 2016 graduate of Central High School.

Fahrenkrug sang Gabriel Faure’s “Lydia” and Franz Schubert’s “Du bist du Ruh” in the finals. He received a prize of $150 for his winning performance.

The NATS competition, which attracted nearly 400 singers from around Wisconsin, features 28 separate divisions grouped by son and level. Depending upon the category, competitors are required to sing two, three or four classical pieces from different time periods with at least one selection sung in a foreign language.

About Lawrence University
Founded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It was selected for inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College."  Engaged learning, the development of multiple interests and community outreach are central to the Lawrence experience. Lawrence draws its 1,500 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries.

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