A Rhinelander student has been chosen to participate in the annual University of Milwaukee (UWM) Vocal Arts Festival Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Diego Duarte will be among 90 high school vocalists to join the UWM voice and choral faculty for two days of master classes, lessons,  honors choir rehearsals and performances and recitals focused on developing students’ skills as solo and choral singers and performers.

Duarte was selected based on two levels of nominations from the UWM voice faculty.