CINCINNATI, OH (March 25, 2024) - The Saint Ursula Academy Vocal Ensemble (SUAVE) participated in the WorldStrides Music Festival in Nashville, TN on March 14-16. The Ensemble received a Gold Rating and Outstanding Choir Trophy. The group received the highest score out of all the choirs at the event and also received an invitation to participate in a WorldStrides Festival of Gold or the Carnegie Hall Festival in New York City next year!
The members of SUAVE include Maggie Baker '26, Ellamae Brodbeck '25, Lenora Braukman '28, Maya Chavez '25, Nora Goodwin '26, Addie Goss '26, Makiah Hall '27, Elizabeth Mayer '28, Lailah Mohamed '27, Gabrielle Plummer '25, Camille Roman '26, and Josie Serger '27.
Saint Ursula Academy's many travel opportunities allow our musical groups to compete around the country, as SUAVE was also invited to sing at the Carnegie Hall Festival in New York City last year. These travel opportunities are important for Global competency skills connected to Saint Ursula Academy’s mission of building a better world as students investigate the world, recognize different perspectives, practice communication skills, and take action for change.
About Saint Ursula Academy
Saint Ursula Academy is a dynamic Catholic, college-preparatory, educational community for young women known for academic excellence and rich tradition. Saint Ursula welcomes students from more than 90 grade schools in the Greater Cincinnati area and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. Saint Ursula was named #1 Best All-Girls School in Cincinnati by Niche.com and Best Workplace in Ohio by Ohio Business Magazine in 2023 and 2024. The campus, located at 1339 E. McMillan Street in East Walnut Hills has been the home of Saint Ursula Academy and Convent since 1910. The Class of 2024 earned college scholarship offers totaling more than $25-million.