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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T123000
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SUMMARY:OLLI Class: Black Brilliance—January 30
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URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-black-brilliance-session-2-january-30/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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UID:45171-1769171400-1769176800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: Black Brilliance—Session 1: January 23
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URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-black-brilliance-jan-23/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T170451Z
UID:43949-1761229800-1761235200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: Sarojini: A Story in Music of India's Fight for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Sarojini Naidu’s poetry and Shruthi Rajasekar’s music chronicles the Indian Independence Movement and a vision of unity for all residents in guiding our world’s future. The work brings choir\, orchestra\, and Indian musicians together; the composer will present the work and her thoughts at the session in dialogue with Philip Brunelle. \nShruthi Rajasekar is an Indian-American musician whose diverse output reflects her diasporic South Asian identity\, performing Carnatic and Western classical music. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to Sarojini? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-sarojini-a-story-in-music-of-indias-fight-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T143000
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CREATED:20250310T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T191103Z
UID:42248-1743690600-1743696000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: The music of Sir James MacMillan—in person!
DESCRIPTION:Sir James MacMillan\nSir James MacMillan\, the leading British composer\, will be in the Twin Cities for a week of concerts of his music. Renowned for his choral music Sir James (composer of the music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II) will speak about his music\, share recordings\, and join Philip Brunelle for a Q&A about his international career. A special guest will be Goitsemang Lehobye\, the soprano soloist for Sacred Voices\, the MacMillan finale concert. \n\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to Sacred Voices? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-the-music-of-sir-james-macmillan-in-person/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20241209T173047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T194325Z
UID:42114-1738852200-1738857600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists presenting songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III will lead a lively and fascinating presentation bringing this legacy alive.\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-witness-eyes-still-on-the-prize/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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CREATED:20240819T194210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T001023Z
UID:41638-1729780200-1729785600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina
DESCRIPTION:Benny Andersson\, of ABBA fame\, composed a musical blending Sweden and Minnesota in a very moving way. This class will present the musical\, its history and music performed by Kathryn Rupp and Clara Osowski\, two of the leading soloists\, with Philip Brunelle\, VocalEssence Artistic Director and founder\, as emcee and pianist.\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-the-concert-version-of-the-musical-kristina/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T143000
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CREATED:20240205T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T205025Z
UID:40025-1714660200-1714665600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Hope Renewed
DESCRIPTION:Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle will present a class on hope and a look at the music that will be featured at Hope Renewed\, the closing concert of the 55th Season. Composer Kyle Pederson will join to discuss his new composition that will be featured on the concert.\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to Hope Renewed? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-hope-renewed/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T143000
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CREATED:20230815T203615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T210923Z
UID:39523-1698330600-1698336000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: VocalEssence and the St. Olaf Choir
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is beginning its 55th season\, Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle will present a look at the October 29 opening concert\, VocalEssence and the St. Olaf Choir\, with guest composer Jocelyn Hagen and how music in many forms evokes memories.\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to VocalEssence and the St. Olaf Choir? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-vocalessence-and-the-st-olaf-choir/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T160000
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CREATED:20230224T214646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T214646Z
UID:38607-1683815400-1683820800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Singing the World Awake
DESCRIPTION:This program will explore styles of singing from around the world. With special guest Moira Smiley\, renowned folk singer\, VocalEssence artistic director Philip Brunelle will engage the audience as they explore oral traditions of singing from various parts of the world. It promises to be a lively and fascinating journey through the world of song!\n\nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to Singing the World Awake? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-singing-the-world-awake/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20220913T164925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T172608Z
UID:37122-1665671400-1665676800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: The Mendelssohns
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is opening its 54th season with the music of Felix Mendelssohn and his equally talented\, but lesser known sister\, Fanny. Join Philip Brunelle and special guest soloists\, Maria Jette and Nicholas Chalmers as they present excerpts of music of both Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn that will be featured at The Mendelssohns concert. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and sign up.\nLEARN MORE AND SIGN UP \nInterested in purchasing tickets to The Mendelssohns? Click the button below.\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-the-mendelssohns/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20190617T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T192246Z
UID:23670-1575555300-1575560700@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Welcome Christmas 2019
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! For the presentation\, Philip Brunelle will present music from our Welcome Christmas concerts. Every year VocalEssence presents a varied\, wonderful exploration of music for the Christmas season. This year’s focus will be on music from Scandinavia and the USA. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership \n  \nInterested in purchasing tickets to one of our Welcome Christmas concerts? Follow this link: https://www.vocalessence.org/welcome-christmas-2019/
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-welcome-christmas-2019/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T141500
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CREATED:20190617T152608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T154138Z
UID:23665-1570716900-1570722300@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Divine Light
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! There is an amazing amount of unique choral music to be explored – this session with Philip Brunelle will include music of Jake Runestad (with the composer present)\, as well as music from Denmark\, Indonesia\, France\, Hungary and Ireland. \nDivine Light Performances\nSunday\, October 13\, 2019 from 4-5:30 PM\nSunday\, October 13\, 2019 from 7-8:30 PM \n  \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-divine-light-what-a-mighty-god/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20180830T154146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T154706Z
UID:21226-1538662500-1538667900@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: VocalEssence 50th Anniversary Season Opening Concerts
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is celebrating its 50th anniversary! For the presentation\, Philip Brunelle will present music from the opening concerts listed below. Two special guests will join him-singers who were part of VocalEssence from the beginning-Janis Hardy (who sang with Aaron Copland conducting) and Vern Sutton (who sang and directed the early musicals and operas presented). Lots of fun history and great stories! \nPerformances\n50th Anniversary Concert\nSunday\, October 7\, 2018 at 4 PM \nMusic for a Grand Cathedral\nSunday\, October 28\, 2018 at 2 PM \n  \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-vocalessence-50th-anniversary-season-opening-concerts/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20170830T185841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T150715Z
UID:18403-1524233700-1524239100@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Cathedral Music with Rutter
DESCRIPTION:Join Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and British composer John Rutter as they discuss some of John’s favorite music for a cathedral\, including his song cycle Feel the Spirit\, which will be performed by VocalEssence at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on April 22. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-cathedral-music-rutter/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20170830T185427Z
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UID:18398-1518704100-1518709500@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: VocalEssence WITNESS: Of Such I Dream
DESCRIPTION:Dream of a better wold as we pay tribute to the Harlem Renaissance\, on the 100th anniversary of its birth\, through the study of song\, poetry\, hip-hop\, dance\, and more. Join Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz\, III (VocalEssence) and composer William (Bill) Banfield as they discuss the world premiere by VocalEssence of Bill’s chamber symphony I Trust Harlem Is Still There\, based on the letters of Langston Hughes. Be inspired and challenged to become an agent of change in our community. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-vocalessence-witness-dream/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20170830T184339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T184456Z
UID:18392-1510150500-1510155900@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Bach & Bluegrass
DESCRIPTION:The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the importance of the music of J.S. Bach celebrating this event is linked with Carol Barnett and her new “Bluegrass TeDeum”. Join Philip Brunelle and composer Carol Barnett as they share their enthusiasm joining Bach to Bluegrass! \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-bach-bluegrass/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20170830T183905Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Finlandia Forever
DESCRIPTION:This year marks 100 years of independence for Finland. Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and Mark Sedio (Central Lutheran) will fill you with LOTS of interesting stories and play music that will give you a rich understanding of Finland’s choral music history. \n  \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-finlandia-forever/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20150601T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T190050Z
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SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Dreams of the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:The 47th VocalEssence season will open with a special salute to USA service veterans – a concert with the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers\, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and guest soprano\, Maria Jette. Join OLLI to get a sneak preview of the Midwest premiere of Dreams of the Fallen with VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle\, composer Jake Runestad\, and soprano Maria Jette. Not to be missed! \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 651.690.6700. Course participants receive $5 off.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-dreams-of-the-fallen/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20141219T192059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150310T173538Z
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SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Do you remember Professor Peter Schickele (alias PDQ Bach)? This marvelous musician who created hilarious parodies of Baroque music will appear on April 10th with VocalEssence at the Ted Mann Concert Hall\, celebrating his 80th Birthday. In advance of the concert\, VocalEssence artistic director Philip Brunelle will offer a special OLLI Class with Peter Schickele/PDQ Bach as his special guest. This is an afternoon not to be missed — full of fun and fascinating stories. Come early for a seat! \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-p-d-q-bach-peter-schickele-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20150123T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150124T000345Z
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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:20141203T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141203T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T040648
CREATED:20141106T233759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141106T233923Z
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SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:’Tis the season for lutefisk\, glögg\, rødgrød med fløde and Welcome Christmas 2014 — the beloved annual concert series presented by Minneapolis-based choral ensemble VocalEssence. Join Artistic Director Philip Brunelle as he highlights the carols and musical holiday traditions from Sweden\, Norway\, Finland and Denmark that will come through the music in this year’s Welcome Christmas concerts. A special guest will be folk fiddler Sara Pajunen\, a classically trained performer well-versed in a variety of genres whose recent work explores the strong pull toward her Finnish ancestry. \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-welcome-christmas/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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