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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140829T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T144731Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140829T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T135904Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140829T020232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191509Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20150204T190853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191628Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140829T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T190753Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T154500
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T223431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173533Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T223136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T182413Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T222116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173324Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T222116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140828T222116Z
UID:15273-1417807800-1417815000@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-6/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T221559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T192813Z
UID:6557-1416686400-1416693600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Young People’s Chorus of New York City®
DESCRIPTION:The Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC)\, founded and conducted by MacArthur “genius” Fellow Francisco J. Núñez\, is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb sound and electrifying performances. Frequent performers at Carnegie Hall\, YPC regularly accepts invitations to represent the U.S. at international choral festivals\, and is frequently seen on national TV with such guest artists as Joshua Bell\, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks\, and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis. Audiences rave about YPC’s ability to equally execute everything from classical to gospel\, pop and world music with energy that leaps from the stage.  For a little concert preview\, listen to YPC performing “Rikitikitavi” and check out videos of “Vere Languores Nostros” and “Take This Hammer.” This is a performance not to be missed!\n \nYoung People’s Chorus of New York City®\nFrancisco J. Núñez\, conductor \n“Nobody reviews YPC and says ‘they’re really good for kids.’ They say they’re really good – period.” – John Schaefer\, Radio Host\, WNYC \nConcert Conversation at 7 pm with conductor Francisco Núñez \nSponsored by Travelers
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-presents-young-peoples-chorus-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Roseville Lutheran Church\, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W.\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T221712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140918T214324Z
UID:6559-1416682800-1416684600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Francisco Núñez
DESCRIPTION:Before the Young People’s Chorus of New York City® concert\, participate in a conversation with Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Young People’s Chorus of New York City® conductor Francisco Núñez.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversation-at-7-pm-with-conductor-francisco-nunez/
LOCATION:Roseville Lutheran Church\, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W.\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T233719Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take 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\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-4/
LOCATION:Dawson-Boyd Memorial Auditorium\, 601 9th Street\, Dawson\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T233054Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take 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\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-3/
LOCATION:Sheldon Theatre\, 443 W 3rd Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T232617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141112T051637Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take 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\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-2/
LOCATION:Austin High School: Knowlton Auditorium\, 301 3rd Street NW\, Austin\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T212246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141112T051509Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take 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\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor \nTickets through Shattuck-St. Mary’s Box Office: 507-333-1620
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour/
LOCATION:Shattuck-St. Mary’s School\, Newhall Auditorium\, 1000 Shumway Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141022T165320Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Made in Minnesota at Orchestra Hall
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is a land of 10\,000 lakes\, choirs and composers! “Go local” and celebrate all that Minnesota has to offer with a concert chock full of pieces by longstanding Minnesota composers from Dominick Argento to Stephen Paulus and Libby Larsen\, as well as new generation composers Jocelyn Hagen and Hip-hop artist Dessa. Dale Warland makes his debut conducting the Ensemble Singers in Dominick Argento’s Seasons\, a piece written especially for Dale. From Dessa’s first choral premiere of her career to Dominick Argento’s most recent masterpiece\, you will be sure to ‘Hail! Minnesota’ by the finale! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nDessa\nAndy Thompson\, arranger & co-composer\nChamber orchestra\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nDale Warland\, conductor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor \nConcert Conversations at 3 pm with composers Libby Larson\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/madeinmn/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185048
CREATED:20140828T215541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140918T214308Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Libby Larsen\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa
DESCRIPTION:Before the Made in Minnesota concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Minnesota composers Libby Larsen\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa. \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversations/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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