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SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto
DESCRIPTION:¡Viva México! Come and enjoy what critics call “a feast for the senses” with a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto. Earning the admiration of Bob Chilcott and Bobby McFerrin\, Voz en Punto wows audiences not only with their technical perfection\, but also their infectious\, sophisticated\, and humorous performance (see “BésameMucho” and “Tilingolingo”). A mix between The Real Group\, Manhattan Transfer\, and The King’s Singers\, Voz en Punto sings spirited and juicy arrangements of Mexican folk songs that will put a smile on your face and have you clamoring for more! \nVoz en Punto\nJosé Galván\, director \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nA fee of $4.00 per ticket is included in listed prices; online orders will incur an additional $3.00 per ticket fee. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2015-2016 Season Subscription. \npost-concert fundraiser: Voz en Punto Fiesta\nJoin us after the concert and keep the party going at Voz en Punto Fiesta in The Ordway’s Marzitelli Foyer. Sample the flavors of Mexico and sing with Voz en Punto to support the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! education program. A Fiesta Pass is $75 (concert ticket not included). \nAlready have a concert ticket and want to buy a Fiesta Pass? A subscriber add-on or single-ticket purchase is available. \nEvent Sponsor\n \nThis presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund\, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts\, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.\nSeason Sponsor\n\nMedia Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-vocalessence-presents-voz-en-punto/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T213929Z
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SUMMARY:Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an hour-long performance by a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center\, introduced by Head Consul Alberto Fierro from the Mexican Consulate in Saint Paul. \nFounded in 1990\, Voz en Punto builds upon traditional Mexican folk songs to create thrillingly inventive vocal jazz arrangements. Its founder\, director\, and baritone\, José Galván\, first forged a relationship here in Minnesota during his time as a composer-in-residence for ¡Cantaré!\, a VocalEssence educational initiative that brings the talents of composers from Mexico into Minnesota classrooms. \nFree with museum admission. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/voz-en-punto-at-the-minnesota-history-center/
LOCATION:Capitol Concourse\, Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150313T182301Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Dreams of the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:Our 47th season will open with a special tribute to U.S. military Veterans. Join us on the soldier’s journey from survival to hope and healing through Samuel Barber’s beautiful Adagio for Strings\, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s mystical Toward the Unknown Region\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa’s Controlled Burn and the Midwest premiere of Minnesota composer Jake Runestad’s poignant Dreams of the Fallen\, with special guests soprano Maria Jette\, pianist Jeffrey Biegel and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. \nJake discusses his work in a video on this blog post\, which also provides a preview of the program. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nMetropolitan Symphony Orchestra\nJeffrey Biegel\, pianist\nMaria Jette\, soprano\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\nWilliam Schrickel\, conductor \nA fee of $2.00 per ticket is included in listed prices; online orders will incur an additional $4.00-$6.50 per ticket fee\, based on the ticket price. Phone orders will incur a $5.00 transaction fee. \nTickets are also available as part of a  2015-2016 Season Subscription. \nSeason Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-dreams-of-the-fallen/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T141500
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150610T190604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150803T172529Z
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Seasons Sunshine Singers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Seasons Sunshine Singers\, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood’s new choir\, in an exciting journey down Broadway! From Tin Pan Alley to Rogers & Hammerstein\, you will hear a variety of some of the greatest hits from the golden age of musical theater. The concert is free and open to the public\, with a reception following in the Cafe. \nEcumen Seasons at Maplewood is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-seasons-sunshine-singers-concert-2/
LOCATION:Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\, Dining Room\, 1670 Legacy Parkway East\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Ticketed Event,Vintage Voices
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150610T183219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T145203Z
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE AND SING-ALONG: VocalEssence at Lyngblomsten Mid-Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest conductor Mark Stover for a performance and sing-along of hymns\, spirituals and choral classics on the Chapel Mainstage at Lyngblomsten’s “celebration of arts for all ages.” The musicians will engage attendees at the festival\, which is designed to accommodate special needs and various levels of mobility.  Complete information about entertainment and activities is available on the website or you can download a festival guide. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-at-lyngblomsten-mid-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten campus\, 1415 Almond Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T211819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213918Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Sunday\, June 28
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-sunday-june-28/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T211619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213824Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Saturday\, June 27
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-saturday-june-27/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213732Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Friday\, June 26
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-friday-june-26/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T211220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213548Z
UID:11108-1435260600-1435266000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Thursday\, June 25
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-thursday-june-25/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T211004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213439Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Wednesday\, June 24
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-wednesday-june-24/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150325T203601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213302Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Tuesday\, June 23
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-tuesday-june-23/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140903T010957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T160948Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2015
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! Tickets for the ¡Cantaré! Community Concert are free. \nVocalEssence ChorusAdams Spanish Immersion\, St. Paul\nBlaine High School\, BlaineMinnehaha Academy Lower School\, Minneapolis\nPark High School\, Cottage Grove\nPartnership Academy\, Richfield\nSouthwest High School\, Minneapolis\nYouth Choir of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church\, St. Paul
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/cantare-community-concert-2015-2/
LOCATION:Music Theater\, Ordway Center\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140903T010415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T195024Z
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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: Gather at the River with Mark Twain (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the event beginning at 7:00 pm.\nStep into the past to support the future of choral music education programs at VocalEssence. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest artist Don Shelby as Mark Twain on the historic Minnesota Centennial Showboat for a celebration of the river. Sip cocktails and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres on the Victorian deck and enter a raffle to win fabulous prizes\, then head to the auditorium where Mark Twain and the Ensemble Singers will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nJon Cranney\, director \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, ¡Cantaré! and WITNESS. \nEvening Performance Schedule:\n7:00-8:00 pm – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres\n8:00-9:30 pm – Performance \n(For details on the matinee performance\, please visit the matinee performance event page.) \nSpecial Thanks\n               \nIMPORTANT DRIVING & PARKING INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Padelford Riverboats and the Centennial Showboat are both located on Harriet Island\, however they are located on different sides of the park and have separate parking lots. The difference in directions is so minor that a few of our passengers end up in the wrong place. Please keep this in mind and read the directions carefully. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are two road closures that may affect your travel. Kellogg Blvd. is closed between Market and Wabasha streets\, and southbound Wabasha Street Bridge (from Kellogg to Fillmore Ave.) is closed. Please plan to cross from downtown St. Paul via the Robert Street Bridge or use other routes. \n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions:\n\n\nFROM DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL\nCross the Robert Street Bridge. Take right onto Fillmore Ave. (stoplight). Then\, take a right onto Harriet Island Road (just after train crossing). Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE NORTH (Anoka\, New Brighton\, Roseville\, White Bear Lake\, etc.)\nTake I-694 East to I-35E South to HWY 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the Detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha St. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE WEST (Minneapolis\, etc.)\nTake I-94 East to 5th St. exit\, go straight. Follow 5th St. to Robert St. Turn right on Robert St. Take Robert to cross river to Fillmore Ave. (stoplight after bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take a right onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHWEST (Burnsville\, Eagan\, Apple Valley\, etc.)\nTake I-35E north to I-494 East\, then Hwy. 52 North. Take the Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left onto Plato. Turn right on Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge) and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE EAST (Wisconsin\, Oakdale\, Stillwater\, Woodbury\, etc.)\nTake I-94 West to Hwy. 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha Street. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHEAST (So. St. Paul\, Inver Grove Heights\, Cottage Grove\, etc.)\nTake Hwy. 52 North into St. Paul. Take Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Levee Road. Follow Levee until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT\nFollow signs to I-494 East. Continue east on I-494 to Hwy. 52 North. Take Hwy. 52 North to Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/gather-at-the-river-with-mark-twain-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:The Minnesota Centennial Showboat\, Harriet Island Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events,Fundraisers,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T180000
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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: Gather at the River with Mark Twain (Matinee)
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the event beginning at 3:30 pm.\nStep into the past to support the future of choral music education programs at VocalEssence. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest artist Don Shelby as Mark Twain on the historic Minnesota Centennial Showboat for a celebration of the river. Sip cocktails and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres on the Victorian deck and enter a raffle to win fabulous prizes\, then head to the auditorium where Mark Twain and the Ensemble Singers will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nJon Cranney\, director \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, ¡Cantaré! and WITNESS. \nMatinee Performance Schedule:\n3:30-4:30 pm – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres\n4:30-6:00 pm – Performance \n(For details on the evening performance\, please visit the evening performance event page.) \nSpecial Thanks\n               \nIMPORTANT DRIVING & PARKING INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Padelford Riverboats and the Centennial Showboat both are located on Harriet Island\, but are on different sides of the park and have separate parking lots. The difference in directions is so minor that a few of our passengers end up in the wrong place. Please keep this in mind and read the directions carefully. \nPLEASE NOTE: There are two road closures that may affect your travel. Kellogg Blvd. is closed between Market and Wabasha streets\, and southbound Wabasha Street Bridge (from Kellogg to Fillmore Ave.) is closed. Please plan to cross from downtown St. Paul via the Robert Street Bridge or use other routes. \n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions:\n\n\nFROM DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL\nCross the Robert Street Bridge. Take right onto Fillmore Ave. (stoplight). Then\, take a right onto Harriet Island Road (just after train crossing). Follow Levee until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE NORTH (Anoka\, New Brighton\, Roseville\, White Bear Lake\, etc.)\nTake I-694 East to I-35E South to HWY 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the Detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha St. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE WEST (Minneapolis\, etc.)\nTake I-94 East to 5th St. exit\, go straight. Follow 5th St. to Robert St. Turn right on Robert St. Take Robert to cross river to Fillmore Ave. (stoplight after bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take a right onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHWEST (Burnsville\, Eagan\, Apple Valley\, etc.)\nTake I-35E north to I-494 East\, then Hwy. 52 North. Take the Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left onto Plato. Turn right on Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge) and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE EAST (Wisconsin\, Oakdale\, Stillwater\, Woodbury\, etc.)\nTake I-94 West to Hwy. 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha Street. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHEAST (So. St. Paul\, Inver Grove Heights\, Cottage Grove\, etc.)\nTake Hwy. 52 North into St. Paul. Take Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT\nFollow signs to I-494 East. Continue east on I-494 to Hwy. 52 North. Take Hwy. 52 North to Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/gather-at-the-river-with-mark-twain-fundraiser-1/
LOCATION:The Minnesota Centennial Showboat\, Harriet Island Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events,Fundraisers,WITNESS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Weller":MAILTO:rsvp@vocalessence.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20141122T024818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150323T174526Z
UID:9645-1430161200-1430166600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: Rochester ¡Cantaré! Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! Tickets for the ¡Cantaré! Community Concert are free and will be available in the spring of 2015. \nVocalEssence Chorus\nFranklin Elementary School\nMontessori at Franklin\nRiverside Central Elementary\nCentury High School Concert Choir\nMayo High School Concert Choir and Treble Choir\nRochester Male Chorus\nJUNTOS at ACHLA
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rochester-cantare-community-concert/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 810 3rd Ave SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,¡Cantaré!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140903T005024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150327T193941Z
UID:6610-1428696000-1428703200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:This performance is sold out. If you would like to buy tickets to the open dress rehearsal\, click here.\nIt’s been 50 years since Professor Peter Schickele released P.D.Q. Bach on an unsuspecting musical public. And it’s been 80 years since the professor’s mother released him on a society ill-prepared for such singular genius. And now\, because everyone loves a birthday\, Professor Schickele has reached back across the decades to explore the damp vaults and dusty attics of Leipzig to once again celebrate the twenty-first child (out of twenty) of the great J.S. Bach\, called the “youngest and oddest.” This special\, once in a half-century\, musical extravaganza will feature the crème de la crème of history’s most justifiably neglected composer as well as some enchanting works by Peter Schickele himself\, performed by VocalEssence and the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersUniversity of Minnesota Wind EnsembleCraig Kirchhoff\, conductorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/p-d-q-bach-peter-schickele-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Ted Mann Concert Hall\, 2128 Fourth Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150327T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T143547Z
UID:11135-1428606000-1428613200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OPEN REHEARSAL: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM.\nSee VocalEssence behind the scenes at the P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele dress rehearsal on Thursday\, April 9\, 2015. Composer Peter Schickele will join VocalEssence and the U of M Wind Ensemble on stage as we run through the performance (and make a few tweaks). All seating is general admission. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nUniversity of Minnesota Wind Ensemble\nCraig Kirchhoff\, conductor\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nSpeaking of tweaking\, below is an outtake of Peter Schickele’s invitation video that will give you a chuckle\, followed by the polished version.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rehearsal-p-d-q-bach-peter-schickele-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Ted Mann Concert Hall\, 2128 Fourth Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dress Rehearsal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T144731Z
UID:6588-1426435200-1426442400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour that crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour-2/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T135904Z
UID:6586-1426363200-1426370400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour which crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T021226Z
UID:15283-1426363200-1426370400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour which crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour-3/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T020232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191509Z
UID:6583-1423411200-1423418400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:Pre-concert conversation with Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm. \nCelebrating 25 years of WITNESS\, VocalEssence salutes Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. with the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. Under the direction of Gary Hines\, Sounds of Blackness performs and proclaims the music\, culture and history of African Americans to audiences all over the world with uplifting messages of hope\, unity\, love and peace for all humankind. The VocalEssence Chorus and Sounds of Blackness will commemorate our American hero by tracing the roots of African American music and rhythm through spirituals\, gospel music and R&B. \nSounds of Blackness VocalEssence Chorus South High School Varsity ChoirPhilip Brunelle\, conductor Laurie Meyers\, conductor \nPlatinum Sponsors\n \n  \nGold Sponsors\n \nSilver Sponsor\n \nBronze Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/witness-let-freedom-ring/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150204T190853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191628Z
UID:10458-1423407600-1423409400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the VocalEssence WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-john-birge-gary-hines-don-shelby/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T190753Z
UID:6585-1423407600-1423409400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140829T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T020459Z
UID:15282-1423407600-1423409400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-3/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T154500
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20150123T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150124T000345Z
UID:10333-1422886500-1422891900@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: WITNESS Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence celebrates 25 years of WITNESS this year. Philip Brunelle has invited the Grammy Award-winning ensemble\, Sounds of Blackness\, to appear with the VocalEssence chorus at Orchestra Hall on February 8th. For a preview of this exciting program\, join Philip on February 2nd\, from 2:15–3:45pm at Plymouth Church\, as he explores this year’s theme—music inspired by the writings of Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, including “Hold On—Change is Coming\,” “His Light Still Shines\,” and “Eyes on the Prize.”\n\n  \nTo register for the course\, membership in OLLI is required. Contact http://www.cce.umn.edu/olli/ for more information. Concert tickets must be purchased separately online or by calling 612-371-5656. Course participants receive $5 off.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-class/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140828T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T174418Z
UID:6569-1418572800-1418580000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-5/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140828T231222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T174307Z
UID:6566-1418499000-1418506200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-4/
LOCATION:Colonial Church of Edina\, 6200 Colonial Way\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140828T223431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173533Z
UID:6562-1417968000-1417975200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-3/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140828T223136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T182413Z
UID:6563-1417894200-1417901400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 115 N 4th Street \, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150318
CREATED:20140828T222116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173324Z
UID:6560-1417807800-1417815000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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