The Chorale’s performance at the 45th presidential inauguration is just days away. Here’s a list of ways you can get involved with this historic moment for these students and the university.
Watch the Chorale perform live
Most of us will not be able to make it to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration, but you can bring the experience directly into your home.
You can also watch live on Twitter. And Missouri State is hosting a watch party at Plaster Student Union for students, employees and alumni.
Give to the endowment fund
The Chorale has set up a crowdfunding opportunity for friends of Missouri State who want to help the group. While they surpassed their $13,500 goal weeks ago, they are now working on a new target: $43,500 to fund future opportunities like this that will help elevate the Chorale and Missouri State to the national and international levels of attention.
You can make a difference. Donate any amount and share the opportunity with your friends and family.
Get help with sharing the event
We created a social media kit that features:
- Tips for sharing about the Chorale’s performance on your social media channels
- Chorale and iconic Missouri State images that are pre-sized for Facebook and Twitter
- YouTube videos of Chorale performances
- Sample social media posts
Take a look and help us share this incredible opportunity for these students.
Follow hashtags and accounts
We’ve asked Chorale students to share what they’re experiencing as it happens in Washington. We will retweet many of their posts, which you can find by tracking these hashtags on Twitter:
- #Inauguration2017
- #January20th
- #GoMaroon
You can also follow these accounts to get the story:
- @MissouriState
- @MSU_Choirs
- @JCCIC (Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies)
Watch the announcement
Go back to October, when it all began. Senator Roy Blunt surprised the Chorale with the news. Their shocked faces confirmed to the Senator that they, in fact, did not know that this incredible opportunity was coming.
Best wishes on your trip to Washington, D.C. to represent Missouri State University at the Inauguration! As a member of the faculty and an alum, I couldn’t be more proud of you as you help celebrate the peaceful transfer of power that has been a hallmark of our country for over 240 years and which is a shining example to the rest of the world. This event goes far beyond politics or personalities. My mother, also a proud alum, does not use a computer, but I know that Mary Ann Erickson Wood, the daughter and granddaughter of beautiful voices, would want me to wish you all of the best as well. We’ll be watching! Thank you! Godspeed. Go Bears!