Ewing musicians perform in Europe

Three Ewing Public Schools musicians spent a month traveling Europe, as part of the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music program.

Allison Schrunk, Hailey Rotherham and Emily Kurpgweit, accompanied by Ann Kurpgeweit, tourned seven countries and performed in various venues across Europe.

Emily Kurpgeweit said the Ambassadors of Music program has existed for 40 years.

"They work with 35 different states organizing trips to Europe," she said.

Trips alternate throughout summer months.

The Nebraska touring group particpates every other year during June.

Musicians were nominated by music instructors.

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