World Choir Games to hold Awards and Closing Ceremonies

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The World Choir Games' first awards ceremony on July 7.
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Posted: 07/14/2012

CINCINNATI - The World Choir Games are coming to a close with three ticketed events taking place on Saturday.

The Awards Ceremony is scheduled at 10 a.m. at U.S. Bank Arena where gold, silver and bronze medals and diplomas are announced for Children's Choirs, Mixed Chamber Choirs, Musica Contemporanea, Scenic Folklore and Spiritual. 9 News Meteorologist Sarah Walters will serve as emcee.

The Champions Concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Music Hall where recently named champions of the 2012 World Choir Games will perform. Drew Lachey will emcee the event.

The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. at U.S. Bank Arena where Tony Award-winning performer Idina Menzel, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and May Festival Chorus will headline the event.

And while the Closing Ceremony is sold out, you can catch all the action that happens inside U.S. Bank Arena on 9 News' special wrap up of the World Choir Games, Saturday at 7 p.m.

For ticket info on the remaining concerts, go to wcpo.com/worldchoirgames .
 

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