2012 Essentially Choral Reading Session

Saturday, April 28, 10am-1pm
Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul
Free and open to the public
 
VocalEssence and the  American Composers Forum invite you to the tenth annual Essentially Choral reading session.  The following emerging composers were selected for this opportunity, which culminates in having their works-in-progress premiered at this public reading session.

Andre Bregegere, Brooklyn, NY—Shiloh (SATB, a cappella)

Timothy J. Brown, Denver, CO—There is sweet music here that softer falls (SATB, a cappella)

James Kallembach, Chicago, IL—Ave Maria (SSAATTBB, a cappella)

Elizabeth Lim, New York, NY—The Tempest (SSAATTBB, piano)

Kala Pierson, Brooklyn, NY—Summer of Songs (SSATB, flute)

Jake Runestad, Minneapolis, MN—Lux Aeterna (SSAA, a cappella)

A unique opportunity for talented, emerging composers, Essentially Choral invites composers to submit works-in-progress, selecting up to seven winners each year, five chosen from Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City and two from anywhere in the U.S.  During the weekend of April 26-28, the composers will participate in professional development, mentoring and reading sessions with VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle, composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate , and the 32-voice professional VocalEssence Ensemble Singers to develop their skills in writing for choral ensemble. 

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Jerome Foundation and The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc.

For more information about Essentially Choral, contact VocalEssence Director of Community Engagement Kimberly Meisten (612-547-1456, kmeisten@vocalessence.org).