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SUMMARY:FAMILY: Tales & Tunes 2019\, 9:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:Advance ticket sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 8:45 AM.\nLet’s create together! In this musical story time your little ones can roll up their sleeves and make a craft\, sing along to nursery rhymes with VocalEssence singers\, and hear acclaimed authors\, David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka read some of their most-loved books. Listen to brand new songs written by teen moms through our Lullaby Project and create a song with us that you can share with your loved ones. \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Family Series Subscription. \nPerformers\n\nMembers of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nMembers of VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and it is best experienced by children up to age six.\nThere is no dress code for this event. Children and adults should wear what makes them most comfortable\, whether that is sweatpants\, a princess dress\, or a super hero costume.\nThe VocalEssence Lullaby Project matches pregnant women and new mothers with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies\, supporting maternal health\, aiding child development\, and strengthening the bond between parent and child. Learn more about the project in our video below.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-tales-tunes-2019-930-am/
LOCATION:Larson Hall\, American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Divine Light\, 4 PM
DESCRIPTION:Advance ticket sales are now closed. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 2:30PM. More tickets are available for the 7PM performance.\nSoak in the intimate beauty of the human voice in this unique chamber performance exploring the relationship between the human and the divine. Joining the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers on this journey will be Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini. Skillfully selected for the space\, the wide-ranging blend of music from all over the world includes György Ligeti’s 16-part Lux Aeterna\, made famous in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nGaelic Hymns by Ina Boyle / 15 min\nPsalm 151 by John Høybye / 15 min\nPavane\, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré / 6 min\nColores Pacis by John August Pamintuan / 6 min\nLux Aeterna by György Ligeti / 9 min\nA Silence Haunts Me by Jake Runestad / 13 min\n\nThere will be no intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nRuggero Allifranchini\, violin\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nMary Jo Gothmann\, piano\n\nThree things to know\n\nWhen Stanly Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey premiered in 1968\, György Ligeti was surprised to hear his Lux Aeterna featured prominently in the movie’s score. Kubrick later used Ligeti’s music in two of his other films—with permission!\nPavane\, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré was originally written for piano and chorus in the late 1880s.\nIna Boyle achieved some major successes early in her career—she is the only female composer included in the Carnegie Collection of British Music—and studied with Vaughan Williams\, who regarded her highly. But she often had to struggle to get her music performed or published.\n\nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen\nhttps://soundcloud.com/the-lyric-feature/ina-boyle-from-the-darkness
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-divine-light-4-pm/
LOCATION:Summit Center for Arts & Innovation\, 1524 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T203000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Divine Light\, 7 PM
DESCRIPTION:Advance ticket sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 5:30 PM.\nSoak in the intimate beauty of the human voice in this unique chamber performance exploring the relationship between the human and the divine. Joining the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers on this journey will be Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini. Skillfully selected for the space\, the wide-ranging blend of music from all over the world includes György Ligeti’s 16-part Lux Aeterna\, made famous in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nGaelic Hymns by Ina Boyle\nPsalm 151 by John Høybye / 15 min\nPavane\, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré / 6 min\nColores Pacis by John August Pamintuan / 6 min\nLux Aeterna by György Ligeti / 9 min\nA Silence Haunts Me by Jake Runestad / 13 min\n\nThere will be no intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nRuggero Allifranchini\, violin\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nMary Jo Gothmann\, piano\n\nThree things to know\n\nWhen Stanly Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey premiered in 1968\, György Ligeti was surprised to hear his Lux Aeterna featured prominently in the movie’s score. Kubrick later used Ligeti’s music in two of his other films—with permission!\nPavane\, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré was originally written for piano and chorus in the late 1880s.\nIna Boyle achieved some major successes early in her career—she is the only female composer included in the Carnegie Collection of British Music—and studied with Vaughan Williams\, who regarded her highly. But she often had to struggle to get her music performed or published.\n\nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen\nhttps://soundcloud.com/the-lyric-feature/ina-boyle-from-the-darkness
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-divine-light-7-pm/
LOCATION:Summit Center for Arts & Innovation\, 1524 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T180000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: What a Mighty God
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday.\nFeel your spirit soar to new heights at this vibrant and soulful program. Born of a dark past\, spirituals have an unmistakable power to connect us through our joys and sorrows. Dr. André Thomas expertly honors this past and moves into the gospel realm by conducting the Midwest premiere of his Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy with orchestra\, soloists\, and choir. Continue the journey with powerful spirituals for choir and orchestra including “In That Great Gettin’ Up Morning” and “What a Mighty God\,” and get ready to shout for joy! \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nDr. André Thomas\, conductor\nNaGuanda Nobles\, soloist\nChristian Mark Gibbs\, soloist\nOrchestra\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nThrough spirituals\, enslaved Africans were able to express their community solidarity and vision of freedom while they protested the condition of slavery. The songs were a source of inspiration and comfort\, and sometimes a means to convey coded messages that included escape routes.\nThe Fisk Jubilee Singers played a pivotal role in the preservation and popularization of spirituals. They were the first to share the music of their ancestors with the wider world\, and their performances helped secure a prominent place for spirituals in American music.\nThomas Dorsey\, the “father of Gospel Music\,” combined the hymn of praise with the rhythms of jazz and blues. He’s the author of the gospel standard “Precious Lord.”\n\n \nLearn more\nWestminster Town Hall Forum\nDr. Thomas spoke at the Westminster Town Hall Forum on Tuesday\, November 12\, 2019 about “Understanding the Negro Spiritual.” Hear his presentation here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/11/12/andre-thomas-at-westminster-town-hall-forum \nMinnesota Spokesman Recorder Article\nhttps://spokesman-recorder.com/2019/11/14/renowned-composer-andre-thomas-returns-to-minnesota-for-a-celebration-of-love/ \nKBEM Interview\nhttp://www.jazz88.fm/2019/11/14/dr-andre-thomas-with-vocalessence/ \n \n \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nThank you to our sponsors
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-what-a-mighty-god/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 900 Stillwater Road\, Mahtomedi\, 55115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T213000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Apple Valley
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday\, December 7.\n  \nGod Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway\, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer\, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know\, and fall in love with two new carols featuring violin as the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest celebrates its 22nd anniversary. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nNordic Christmas by Kim André Arneson\nStephen was a stable boy by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi\nDet är en ros utsprungen by Jan Sandström\nSnow by Sigurd Lie\nMiles and Miles by Justin Merritt\nA Christmas Garland arranged by Conrad Susa (with audience singing)\nIn Silent Night by Mitchell Southall\nHave You Seen the Baby Jesus? by Rosephanye Powell\nO Little Town of Bethlehem by David Evan Thomas\nTwo new carol contest winners – SATB with violin\n\nThere will be a 20 minute intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nChamber instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nIn 2016\, Kim André Arneson’s Cradle Hymn was performed at the White House for President Obama.\nSince the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest began 21 years ago\, VocalEssence has premiered 42 new carols at our Christmas concerts.\nEvery Welcome Christmas concert includes an audience sing of a familiar carol—get ready to sing your heart out!\n\n      \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-welcome-christmas-2019-apple-valley/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T190028Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Minneapolis\, 4 PM
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. A limited number of Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3 PM on Sunday\, December 8.\n  \nGod Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway\, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer\, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know\, and fall in love with two new carols featuring violin as the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest celebrates its 22nd anniversary. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nNordic Christmas by Kim André Arneson\nStephen was a stable boy by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi\nDet är en ros utsprungen by Jan Sandström\nSnow by Sigurd Lie\nMiles and Miles by Justin Merritt\nA Christmas Garland arranged by Conrad Susa (with audience singing)\nIn Silent Night by Mitchell Southall\nHave You Seen the Baby Jesus? by Rosephanye Powell\nO Little Town of Bethlehem by David Evan Thomas\nTwo new carol contest winners – SATB with violin\n\nThere will be a 20 minute intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nChamber instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nIn 2016\, Kim André Arneson’s Cradle Hymn was performed at the White House for President Obama.\nSince the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest began 21 years ago\, VocalEssence has premiered 42 new carols at our Christmas concerts.\nEvery Welcome Christmas concert includes an audience sing of a familiar carol—get ready to sing your heart out!\n\n      \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-welcome-christmas-2019-minneapolis-4-pm/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T213000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Minneapolis\, 7:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Plymouth Congregational Church beginning at 6:30 PM.\n  \nGod Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway\, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer\, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know\, and fall in love with two new carols featuring violin as the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest celebrates its 22nd anniversary. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nNordic Christmas by Kim André Arneson\nStephen was a stable boy by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi\nDet är en ros utsprungen by Jan Sandström\nSnow by Sigurd Lie\nMiles and Miles by Justin Merritt\nA Christmas Garland arranged by Conrad Susa (with audience singing)\nIn Silent Night by Mitchell Southall\nHave You Seen the Baby Jesus? by Rosephanye Powell\nO Little Town of Bethlehem by David Evan Thomas\nTwo new carol contest winners – SATB with violin\n\nThere will be a 20 minute intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nChamber instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nIn 2016\, Kim André Arneson’s Cradle Hymn was performed at the White House for President Obama.\nSince the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest began 21 years ago\, VocalEssence has premiered 42 new carols at our Christmas concerts.\nEvery Welcome Christmas concert includes an audience sing of a familiar carol—get ready to sing your heart out!\n\n      \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-welcome-christmas-2019-minneapolis-730-pm/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T101500
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SUMMARY:FAMILY: Winter Wonder\, 9 AM
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday.\n  \nDeck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap\, wiggle\, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics\, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Family Series Subscription. \nSchedule\n\nCrafts: 9-9:30 AM\nConcert: 9:30-10:15 AM\n\nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and it is best experienced by children up to age eight.\nThere is no dress code for this event. Children and adults should wear what makes them most comfortable\, whether that is sweatpants\, a princess dress\, or a super hero costume.\nThe crafts we create will be used during the concert.\n\n \nListen\n \nEVENT Program\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/winter_wonder_fall2019_all_languages
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-winter-wonder-9-am/
LOCATION:Reception Hall\, Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T121500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T152025Z
UID:22629-1576321200-1576325700@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Winter Wonder\, 11 AM
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 10:30 AM on Saturday.\n  \nDeck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap\, wiggle\, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics\, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Family Series Subscription. \nSchedule\n\nCrafts: 11-11:30 AM\nConcert: 11:30 AM -12:15 PM\n\nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and it is best experienced by children up to age eight.\nThere is no dress code for this event. Children and adults should wear what makes them most comfortable\, whether that is sweatpants\, a princess dress\, or a super hero costume.\nThe crafts we create will be used during the concert.\n\n \nListen\n \nEvent Program\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/winter_wonder_fall2019_all_languages
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-winter-wonder-11-am/
LOCATION:Reception Hall\, Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T141500
DTSTAMP:20260404T024059
CREATED:20190222T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T152141Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY: Winter Wonder\, 1 PM
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 12:30 PM on Saturday.\n  \nDeck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap\, wiggle\, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics\, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Family Series Subscription. \nSchedule\n\nCrafts: 1-1:30 PM\nConcert: 1:30-2:15 PM\n\nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and it is best experienced by children up to age eight.\nThere is no dress code for this event. Children and adults should wear what makes them most comfortable\, whether that is sweatpants\, a princess dress\, or a super hero costume.\nThe crafts we create will be used during the concert.\n\n \nListen\n \nEvent Program\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/winter_wonder_fall2019_all_languages
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-winter-wonder-1-pm/
LOCATION:Reception Hall\, Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T180000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Roseville
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Roseville Lutheran Church beginning at 3 PM on Sunday.\n  \nGod Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway\, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer\, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know\, and fall in love with two new carols featuring violin as the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest celebrates its 22nd anniversary. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nNordic Christmas by Kim André Arneson\nStephen was a stable boy by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi\nDet är en ros utsprungen by Jan Sandström\nSnow by Sigurd Lie\nMiles and Miles by Justin Merritt\nA Christmas Garland arranged by Conrad Susa (with audience singing)\nIn Silent Night by Mitchell Southall\nHave You Seen the Baby Jesus? by Rosephanye Powell\nO Little Town of Bethlehem by David Evan Thomas\nTwo new carol contest winners – SATB with violin\n\nThere will be a 20 minute intermission at this performance. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nChamber instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nIn 2016\, Kim André Arneson’s Cradle Hymn was performed at the White House for President Obama.\nSince the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest began 21 years ago\, VocalEssence has premiered 42 new carols at our Christmas concerts.\nEvery Welcome Christmas concert includes an audience sing of a familiar carol—get ready to sing your heart out!\n\n      \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fall_concertprogram2019_final_bdc0ce35b9d0a6 \nListen
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-welcome-christmas-2019-roseville/
LOCATION:Roseville Lutheran Church\, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W.\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T165642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T135557Z
UID:22635-1579354200-1579366800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Together We Sing Festival 2020
DESCRIPTION:Advanced registration is now closed. All are welcome! Walk up registration begins at 1 PM on Saturday.\nIMPORTANT FESTIVAL Update:\nLast updated Sat Jan 18 at 7am \nThe Together We Sing Festival on Saturday\, January 18 from 1:30-5 PM will continue as scheduled. We understand that transportation to the Minnesota History Center may vary by person due to weather conditions in your area and will understand if you are unable to attend today’s event. Should you be able to make it today\, know that an afternoon of fellowship through singing\, service\, and snacking is on to warm your spirits on this cold wintry day. Our biggest wish is for you to be well and stay warm\, wherever you are. \n  \n“Come together…right now” and sing as we honor the musical legacy of Minnesota and the rich tapestry of voices who call it home. Enjoy a performance by future stars from our radically diverse youth choir\, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age\, and give back to our community through a service project to benefit the Healthy Black Pregnancies initiative. You can learn more about the project and sponsor a Baby Care Package\, by clicking here. \nThis event is free\, with advance registration requested. Admission to the museum is optional and may be purchased separately through the Minnesota Historical Society. \nThank you to the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul for their support of this project! \nSchedule\n\n1-1:30 PM: Registration\n1:30 PM: VocalEssence Singers Of This Age performance\n2-5 PM: Workshops\, Service Project\, and Snacks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Man Behind the Dream”  One Voice Mixed Chorus\, Jane Ramseyer Miller\, director\n“Songs of First Ave and Beyond”  G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\nOne Voice Mixed Chorus\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages welcome\, and this is best enjoyed by children ages eight and up.\nThe 2019 attendees were thrilled with this event\, with one participant noting\, “I had no idea what to expect\, and I was delighted in a million ways.”\nPart of the event will include giving back to a local nonprofit. More information will be provided as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-together-we-sing-festival-2020/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T165727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T155853Z
UID:22639-1580551200-1580558400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Moana Movie Sing-Along\, 10 AM
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nWhether it is Moana\, Maui\, or even Hei Hei\, “make way” for your favorite character on screen at a Moana movie sing-along led by members of our youth choir\, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Create a craft to take home and voyage into the castle for Moana treasures to win a prize. ASI Museum admission included. “You’re welcome!” \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \n \nPerformers\n\nMembers of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and this is best enjoyed by children age 4 to 10.\nDwayne “The Rock” Johnson\, who voices Maui\, comes from a long line of Samoan wrestlers. In fact\, the appearance of Maui in the film was based on his grandfather.\nWhen Moana wears red feathers\, it symbolizes royalty. In Pacific Island cultures\, red is a color of royalty\, so it’s fitting that the daughter of a chief wears that bold\, vibrant\, and royal hue—especially for ceremonial occasions.\n\nListen\n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-moana-movie-sing-along-10-am/
LOCATION:Larson Hall\, American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T165748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T155947Z
UID:22645-1580562000-1580569200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Moana Movie Sing-Along\, 1 PM
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nWhether it is Moana\, Maui\, or even Hei Hei\, “make way” for your favorite character on screen at a Moana movie sing-along led by members of our youth choir\, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Create a craft to take home and voyage into the castle for Moana treasures to win a prize. ASI Museum admission included. “You’re welcome!” \nTickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE \n \nPerformers\n\nMembers of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome\, and this is best enjoyed by children age 4 to 10.\nDwayne “The Rock” Johnson\, who voices Maui\, comes from a long line of Samoan wrestlers. In fact\, the appearance of Maui in the film was based on his grandfather.\nWhen Moana wears red feathers\, it symbolizes royalty. In Pacific Island cultures\, red is a color of royalty\, so it’s fitting that the daughter of a chief wears that bold\, vibrant\, and royal hue—especially for ceremonial occasions.\n\nListen\n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-moana-movie-sing-along-1-pm/
LOCATION:Larson Hall\, American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T165811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T181113Z
UID:22601-1582475400-1582482600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Deep Roots
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor the deep musical roots from which VocalEssence WITNESS sprang 30 years ago. Guiding you on the journey through spirituals\, jazz\, gospel\, and soul will be homegrown artists—singers\, actors\, dancers—including two-time Billboard Gospel chart-topper Jovonta Patton and a special 30th Anniversary Community Choir. Continuing our commitment to include new voices on stage\, the concert will include a world premiere arrangement of the spiritual “Witness” by Joel Thompson. \nProgram\n \nPerformers\n\nOne Voice Mixed Chorus\nJane Ramseyer Miller\, conductor\nMindy Eschedor\, piano\nJovonta Patton\n30th Anniversary Community Choir including members from Deliverance For Youth Reunion\, MN State Baptist Convention Youth Choir (Treasures)\, and North Central Singers\nVocalEssence Teaching Artists:\n\nTimothy Berry\nPatricia Brown\nBrandon Commodore\nGinger Commodore\nKarla Nweje\nT. Mychael Rambo\nAnita Ruth\nRoxane Wallace\n\n\nVocalEssence Chorus\, Ensemble Singers\, & VocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nMary Jo Gothmann. piano\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nIn 1991\, VocalEssence created WITNESS to celebrate the artistic contributions of African Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage.\nThroughout the years\, the VocalEssence WITNESS program has featured artists such as Bobby McFerrin\, James Earl Jones\, Rita Dove\, Billy Taylor\, the Morehouse College Glee Club\, Spelman College Glee Club\, and Moore by Four.\nA 50-minute version of this concert will be performed for more than 5\,000 students grades K-12 on Monday\, February 24\, 2020.\n\nConcert Program\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_springprogramwitness2020 \nListen\n \n \n \n \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-deep-roots/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200427T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T225517Z
UID:25768-1588273200-1588275000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends - Inaugural Episode
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 PM on Thursday\, April 30th for the inaugural 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years\, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists\, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube\, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them\, watch them perform\, and live chat with them throughout the episode. Miss the episode? Watch the archived episode anytime on our YouTube Channel. \nGuest Artists\nSpecial guests in this inaugural episode include vocal activist Melanie DeMore and jazz pianist and composer Laura Caviani. \nVocal activist Melanie DeMore\nJazz pianist and composer Laura Caviani
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/gps-friends-live-stream/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200507T201145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T201316Z
UID:25922-1588878000-1588879800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends on May 7
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 PM on Thursday\, May 7th for the 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years\, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists\, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube\, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them\, watch them perform\, and live chat with them throughout the episode. Miss the episode? Watch the archived episode anytime on our YouTube Channel. \nGUEST ARTISTS\nSpecial guests in this episode include composer and performers Timothy Takach and Jocelyn Hagen.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/live-stream-gps-friends-on-may-7/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200508T164429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T195828Z
UID:25971-1589482800-1589484600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 PM on Thursday\, May 14th for the 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years\, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists\, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube\, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them\, watch them perform\, and live chat with them throughout the episode. Miss the episode? Watch the archived episode anytime on our YouTube Channel. \nGUEST ARTISTS\nJake Runestad\, composer and conductor\nJulio Morales\, composer\, conductor\, and tenor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/live-stream-gps-friends/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200514T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T124018Z
UID:26102-1590073200-1590077700@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Minnesota Roundtable where we share resources and guest speakers that will support emotional well-being\, convey up to date and accurate science/health related information\, help us explore and learn the most promising adaptive teaching practices/pedagogies\, and present language/strategies for advocacy of our art form in education and community settings.  \nZoom Information\nTo join by computer\, click the button above. Please make sure to make note of the password. To join by phone\, follow the information below. \nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nShare Your Concerns\nTo assist us in better addressing the concerns that may be on your mind\, please take a moment to complete this Google form. \ndiscussion topics\nCari Michaels\nWe are thrilled to have Cari Michaels join us to discuss mental well-being and coping strategies. Cari Michaels\, MPH\, is an Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota Extension Children\, Youth & Family Consortium. She works in partnership with leaders across campuses and community organizations to promote mental well-being. Cari serves as editor of the Children’s Mental Health eReview\, an online publication featuring current research and its implications for practice within varied settings. She encourages socio-ecological approaches to mental well-being through online educational tools\, interdisciplinary collaboration and campus-community engagement. \nOur second topic will be Singing our way into the Summer: Ideas and Strategies to end the year on a High Note! All of us\, whether we teach K-12\, work with church\, community\, or professional choirs\, are looking to engage our singers in meaningful musical experiences as we head into summer. This will be an open sharing session\, so come ready to brainstorming. We will divide into breakout rooms to exchange ideas and plans. Each group will take notes and present the ones with the most resonance to the full group of attendees. \nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200508T164543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T213116Z
UID:25976-1590087600-1590089400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 PM on Thursday\, May 21st for the 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years\, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists\, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube\, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them\, watch them perform\, and live chat with them throughout the episode. Miss the episode? Watch the archived episode anytime on our YouTube Channel. \nGUEST ARTISTS\nShruthi Rajasekar\, composer\, vocalist\nNirmla Rajasekar\, performing musician\, educator\, composer
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/live-stream-gps-friends-2/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T170214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T164053Z
UID:22651-1590847200-1590851700@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Voices Calling Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our hearts are grieving. We are sad for what is happening to our cities. We commit to do our part to fight injustice and to repair the damage that is happening around us.\n\n\nToday is the day when we have scheduled our Voices Calling concert. We decided to leave the fate of the concert in the hands of the performers in VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Below is what they told us when we asked them if they felt up to performing today\n\n“I want to use today’s concert as a platform.”\n“I want a chance to speak up and and speak out against injustices and violence.”\n“I want to sing songs of healing and hope and also have a chance to help clean up our communities.”\n\nOur concert will happen as planned today. If you are able to join us\, please click the “Watch Now” button at 2 PM. We hope the concert will help to heal your heart and soothe your soul in these challenging times. After the concert\, our singers plan to pitch in and help clean up our city\, along with so many other committed volunteers. Stay safe\, Minnesota. Our voices of peace\, hope\, and love are calling to you.\n\nDescription\nCheer on our young stars of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age as they finish their season strong! The online concert will feature live performances\, special recognition of graduating seniors\, and performance footage from the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age ACDA Regional Concert including an exciting joint performance of “Say Something” with Nation (Tim Takach and Jocelyn Hagen). These talented and charismatic high school singers will delight you with a blend of music that includes everything from classical to hip-hop\, and they invite you into a world where music breaks down the walls that divide us. \nThis event is free to the public and will be available via YouTube. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nAll ages are welcome at this concert\, and it is best enjoyed by children ages eight and up.\nThis is the third year of the radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age that brings together high school students from across the Twin Cities metro area.\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age members not only work with VocalEssence artistic staff\, but also with diverse\, groundbreaking artists in our community including Emmy award-winning actor T. Mychael Rambo\, Verve-winning spoken-word artist/arts educator Niles (Chadwick Phillips)\, Karen Charles and Threads Dance Company\, and NBC’s The Voice contestant\, Ashley DuBose.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-voices-calling-pre-tour-concert/
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200527T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T153241Z
UID:26260-1591869600-1591875000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable\, June 11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Minnesota Roundtable where we share resources and guest speakers that will support emotional well-being\, convey up to date and accurate science/health related information\, help us explore and learn the most promising adaptive teaching practices/pedagogies\, and present language/strategies for advocacy of our art form in education and community settings.  \nZoom Information\nTo join by computer\, click the button above. Please make sure to make note of the password. To join by phone\, follow the information below. \nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \npast Roundtables\nCari Michaels’ wonderful presentation on Mental Health and Well Being: Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself can be viewed here. Please share this link and the information we heard far and wide with those in your sphere of care. Not only is this advice great for musicians\, it’s applicable for people across the spectrum of interest\, ability\, and age. Our breakout room conversations yielded compelling dialogue that we have done our best to capture in these notes. Special thanks to Kristin and Wendy for taking the lead in organizing the notes into themes. We added hyperlinks within the document to things that might be of interest. \nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \n  \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/event-music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable-june-11/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200609T023218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T193730Z
UID:26470-1591970400-1591974000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Philip Brunelle to receive Chorus America Award
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is thrilled to announce that Philip Brunelle has been selected for this year’s Chorus America Distinguished Service Award\, which recognizes a member whose long-term service to the choral field significantly furthers Chorus America’s mission “to empower singing ensembles to create vibrant communities and effect meaningful change.” Watch Philip receive the award during their virtual Awards Celebration on Friday\, June 12 at 2:00 pm. The live ceremony\, hosted by Chorus America board chair and Choral Stream founder Brian Newhouse\, will be publicly broadcast.\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/philip-brunelle-chorus-america-award/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200616T040213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T012414Z
UID:26552-1592755200-1592758800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVESTREAM: Lifting Every Voice to Inspire Change
DESCRIPTION:This Father’s Day\, gather your family and friends to sing for justice in a livestream with song leaders from coast to coast. Envisioned and created by VocalEssence Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, this event will be a joy-filled\, family friendly celebration with songs that honor fathers and the father figures in all our lives and songs that demand our attention and call us into action. \n“As a Black musician in a classical music scene mostly occupied by White people\, I was searching for a vocational response to the recent resurgence of a systemic problem–violence against my (Black) people\, ” said G. Phillip Shoultz\, III. “I created this event in partnership with Black leaders in our community and leaders of our nation’s most prominent singing organizations as a way to honor Black fathers and father figures\, celebrate Black families\, and stand in solidarity as we demand justice and an end to systemic racism. I want to see 10\,000 people singing together this Father’s Day. As a father to two young children\, I can think of no better way to spend the day.” \nPhillip has engaged rockstar song leaders from each corner of the United States (Melanie DeMore in Oakland\, Jason Max Ferdinand in Huntsville\, Alysia Lee in Baltimore\, and Phillip in Minneapolis). In addition to singing\, enjoy extraordinary featured performances from: \n\nThe Aeolians of Oakwood University\, named the “2017 Choir of the World” in the World Choir Games;\n\n\nEXIGENCE\, a Sphinx professional vocal ensemble highlighting artistry within Black and Latinx communities;\nJovonta Patton\, two-time Billboard Gospel chart-topper.\n\nThis event is a part of the VocalEssence commitment to advance inclusion\, access\, and equity. Read more about our commitment and our work online. \nDonate to AALF\nThis event is in partnership with the Minneapolis-based African American Leadership Forum (AALF)\, a nonprofit comprised of over 1\,500 African Americans who volunteer their time\, talents and treasure to support our mission to build a just society that works well for everyone. AALF is currently serving as a hub organization that is directing funds designated for Economic Recovery to Black-led organizations for dispersement. Donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/African-American-Leadership-Forum \nSong Leaders\n\nMelanie DeMore\nJason Max Ferdinand\nAlysia Lee\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\n\nPresented by\nVocalEssence WITNESS Advisory Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/lifting-every-voice-to-inspire-change/
CATEGORIES:Community Sing,Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20190222T170123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T235537Z
UID:22672-1595358000-1595361600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:GALA: VocalEssence Gala 2020
DESCRIPTION:The auction is now open! Click “Watch and Bid” to access the event site! \nRaise your voice for our community at the online VocalEssence Gala 2020—Better Together. Celebrate all the ways we are better together through the great programs we offer\, especially honoring the VocalEssence WITNESS 30th Anniversary. VocalEssence will be joined by special guests from past and present showcasing the work we do building community through song. Bid in the online auction\, and raise your glass to toast VocalEssence! Together we sing! \nFree to Watch\, Bid\, and Give\nThe VocalEssence Online Auction goes live on Thursday\, July 16 and will run through the event on Tuesday\, July 21. Spice up your life in this new age by bidding on local getaways\, giftcards to delicious restaurants\, and spirits packages from our friends at Haskell’s. It is free to register\, watch\, bid\, and give! \nVocalEssence Gala 2020 Sponsors\nKatherine B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nVocalEssence Gala 2020 Table SPONSORS AND Hosts\nSteve Aggergaard and Lana Rosario\nMary Ann Aufderheide\nAnn Barkelew\nCarline Bengtsson\, Dine4Dinners\nJohn and Sheila Bjorklund\nCarol Brandenburg\nPhilip and Carolyn Brunelle\nGreg and Lisa Buck\nAnn Buran\, Ginny Buran and Dwayne Cody\nMarilyn Carlson Nelson\nMargaret Chutich and Penny Wheeler\nDan Dressen and Beth Comeaux\nVincent and Martha Driessen\nJudy Drobeck and Jennifer Vickerman\nJack and Cathy Farrell\nDan Fernelius and Taylor Putz\nTim and Jocelyn Hagen Takach\nDr. Art Kaemmer\nDr. Reatha Clark King\nMark and Susan Larson\nNicolai Lewis\nThe Links\nLee Lynch and Terry Saario\nKay and Mike McCarthy\nRobert and Polly McCrea and Cassidy McCrea Burns\nDave and Linda Mona\nFred and Ann Moore\nRichard and Nancy Nelson\nRichard Neuner and Laura Kinkead\nNick Peter\nDouglas and Mary Platt\nGale Sharpe\nG. Phillip and Michelle Shoultz\, Westwood Lutheran Church\nJean Thomson\nJenny Wade\nAlan and Dorene Wernke \nEvent sponsors listed as of March 2\, 2020.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessencegala2020/
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200803T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T165250Z
UID:27161-1596708000-1596713400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable\, August 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 6 to for an online rehearsal demonstration to prepare you for fall rehearsals. Save the date for our next roundtable on Aug. 20: Race\, Advocacy\, and Equity: Quanice G. Floyd\, founder and director\, Arts Administrators of Color Network. \nZoom Information\nhttps://stolaf.zoom.us/j/98077756921?pwd=ek9wTFRMbFFQZmxxU215ZzRHYXQ0Zz09\nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \n  \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/event-music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable-august-6/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200803T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T165240Z
UID:27164-1597917600-1597923000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable\, August 20
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 20 for a roundtable on Race\, Advocacy\, and Equity with special guest Quanice G. Floyd\, founder and director\, Arts Administrators of Color Network. \nZoom Information\nhttps://stolaf.zoom.us/j/98077756921?pwd=ek9wTFRMbFFQZmxxU215ZzRHYXQ0Zz09\nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/event-music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable-august-20/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200929T180438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T202648Z
UID:30535-1601424000-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is delighted to announce our 2020-2021 season\, broadcast in high-definition video to our new website—VocalEssence On Demand. VocalEssence On Demand allows you to watch as much as you want\, whenever you want—all for one low price of $49. \n\nStunning Originals: VocalEssence will premiere eight new performances from October 2020 to June 2021. Featuring stunningly clear audio and crisp\, high-quality video\, these performances will provide intimate and engaging concert experiences that are the next best thing to attending events in person. To learn more about the performances\, click the concert names under “Yours to Enjoy—Anytime\, Anywhere.”\nConvenient & Flexible: VocalEssence On Demand gives you the flexibility to watch high-definition performances when they premiere OR\, once released\, when it’s most convenient for you. Play\, pause\, rewind\, and fast-forward your favorite performances on your schedule. \nVIP Concert Experience: Receive printed concert programs at your door and live chat during the premiere. In addition\, when we are able to meet in person again\, you will get the first chance to purchase in-person tickets—at a discount! \nExclusive Extras: Enjoy Master Classes with Artistic Director Philip Brunelle\, behind the scenes interviews with guest artists\, and past concert releases from the VocalEssence Vault.  \nFamily Fun: Sign on for enjoyment for the whole family\, starring Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III and members of the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. For littles\, Phillip Shoultz has also created Story & Song—a video series with local authors designed to spark curiosity and inspire empathy in preschoolers and beyond.\n\n2020-2021 Season Brochure\nWant to see all of the programs in one place? View the season brochure in a new window\, or download it to your device. \nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ondemandseason_v200 \n\nStill have questions? What have answers!\nClick the button below to learn more about VocalEssence On Demand before subscribing. \nVocalEssence On Demand FAQs \n\nCOVID-19 Discount\nAre you an essential worker? Have you been adversely affected by COVID-19? As a small show of our heartfelt gratitude for your bravery in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are offering you a FREE VocalEssence On Demand subscription for the 2020-2021 Season. Click below to learn more and receive your discount. \nReceive FREE Subscription
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-on-demand-2020-2021-season/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200929T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T144908Z
UID:30160-1602979200-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Rightfully Hers
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating  100 years  of women’s voices through song   \nJoin us for a special online musical event to commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment—a critical milestone in the centuries-long struggle to let the voices of women be heard. VocalEssence lifts up those voices through music composed by women from the past 100 years—including Mabel Daniels\, Alice Parker\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Jocelyn Hagen—who took the risk and shared their dreams. Guiding us on the journey will be acclaimed actor Sally Wingert and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The Buy Stream button will take you to the Minnesota Orchestra system to purchase your stream. When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation from the Minnesota Orchestra with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nConcert Preview\n \nConcert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-rightfully-hers/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260404T024100
CREATED:20200929T152208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T144950Z
UID:30144-1606521600-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Imagine
DESCRIPTION:Im·ag·ine \n/iˈmajən/ \nverb  \n1.  form a mental image or concept of. \n“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember\, you have within you the strength\, the patience\, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.”  \n—Harriet Tubman\, American abolitionist\nDiscover beauty in diversity\, and imagine a world where the spirit of kindness\, generosity\, and love for our neighbors lives in us all year. Join the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age and conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III as they usher in the season of hope and love through songs\, spoken word\, and poetry from winter celebrations around the world\, including Christmas\, Diwali\, Hanukkah\, Hmong New Year\, Kwanzaa\, and Las Posadas.  \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our intentionally diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Learn more about the programs by clicking here. \nWatch Imagine Preview
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-imagine/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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