EL Wire to 3AA batteries

Quick question. I want to make a project using EL wire and the project will run off of 3AA batteries. Does anyone know if the circuitry for the 2AA battery holder can handle a higher input voltage or do I need to get the 12V inverter and use a DC-DC booster circuit to 12V? I don’t want blinking or sound activation or anything. Just on/off with toggle switch.

Thanks in advance,

Peter