AUBURN — Amanda Nadeau of Auburn has qualified for membership in the highly selective national performing organization known as The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus, which will embark on a 23-day concert tour of six European countries.

Nadeau is the daughter of Paul and Doris Nadeau of Auburn. Amanda, who has served as drum major and trumpeter with the Edward Little High School Band, in addition to singing with the Edward Little Chamber Choir, participated as a member of Maine’s District honor festivals, as well as the MMEA All-State festival. She has just completed her junior year.

Outstanding student musicians from all across the United States  applied and auditioned for membership. Only those students who display excellent character and outstanding musical ability are chosen for membership.

All student performers will meet on the campus of Elizabethtown College, Elizabeth Town, Pa., on June 29. After four days of intensive rehearsal and orientation, the group will depart for Frankfurt, Germany. The group is scheduled to present nine performances in some of Europe’s finest concert halls and major cathedrals during its 23-day concert tour.

The students will experience the cultures of six countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France and Luxembourg. Some of the exciting locations that will be visited during the tour are Paris, Venice, Salzburg, Stresa, Verona, Rothenburg, Grindelwald, Luxembourg and La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Students who have qualified for membership are responsible for all costs involved with the trip. To make a contribution to assist Amanda, make checks payable to Amanda Nadeau, 7 Northern Avenue, Auburn, ME, 04210.

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