Lawrence University Girl Choir pairs up with globally recognized singer Elise Witt

Witt’s residency program is a special opportunity for young artists
Girls will have a chance to strengthen their musical skills during her residency through December.
Published: Sep. 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM CDT

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - This fall, a unique musical collaboration is coming to the Fox Cities, giving young artists a special opportunity.

The Lawrence Community Girl Choir is partnering with globally recognized singer Elise Witt for a residency program through December.

Over the next few months, members of the choir will learn and perform Witt’s original music.

Witt says it’s not any an exciting opportunity for the girls to strengthen their musical skills but to also become more confident in themselves.

“Focusing on girls’ power and their using their voices to express who they are and who were are in community and creating things together,” Witt said. “I think it’s a very special program. I don’t know that there are other programs like this.”

Registration for the program is open until Sept. 9 on Lawrence University’s Girl Choir website.