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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
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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-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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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
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CREATED:20140828T221712Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T210000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141114T190000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T231041
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T231041
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
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