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SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: Rochester ¡Cantaré! Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! Tickets for the ¡Cantaré! Community Concert are free and will be available in the spring of 2015. \nVocalEssence Chorus\nFranklin Elementary School\nMontessori at Franklin\nRiverside Central Elementary\nCentury High School Concert Choir\nMayo High School Concert Choir and Treble Choir\nRochester Male Chorus\nJUNTOS at ACHLA
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rochester-cantare-community-concert/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 810 3rd Ave SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T150000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SING: Rochester ¡Cantaré! Composers
DESCRIPTION:Join 2015 ¡Cantaré! Composers Rodrigo Cadet and Novelli Jurado in a bilingual community sing in Rochester\, MN.  Discover music from Mexico that will have you singing all of the way home.  No experience necessary. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/community-sing-rochester-cantare-composers/
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi Church\, 1114 3rd Street SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Sing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150428
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T184910Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester ¡Cantaré! Composer Residency\, Weeks Two and Three
DESCRIPTION:Mexican composers Novelli Jurado and Rodrigo Cadet arrive to Rochester\, Minnesota for their final residency with elementary\, high school\, and community choral singers\, exploring Mexican cultural and choral music traditions. Click here for more information about ¡Cantaré!.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rochester-cantare-composer-residency-week-two/
LOCATION:Rochester-area schools and community organizations\, Rochester\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140903T005024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150327T193941Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:This performance is sold out. If you would like to buy tickets to the open dress rehearsal\, click here.\nIt’s been 50 years since Professor Peter Schickele released P.D.Q. Bach on an unsuspecting musical public. And it’s been 80 years since the professor’s mother released him on a society ill-prepared for such singular genius. And now\, because everyone loves a birthday\, Professor Schickele has reached back across the decades to explore the damp vaults and dusty attics of Leipzig to once again celebrate the twenty-first child (out of twenty) of the great J.S. Bach\, called the “youngest and oddest.” This special\, once in a half-century\, musical extravaganza will feature the crème de la crème of history’s most justifiably neglected composer as well as some enchanting works by Peter Schickele himself\, performed by VocalEssence and the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersUniversity of Minnesota Wind EnsembleCraig Kirchhoff\, conductorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/p-d-q-bach-peter-schickele-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Ted Mann Concert Hall\, 2128 Fourth Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140903T005210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150310T173304Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Peter Schickele
DESCRIPTION:Before the P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Birthday Bash performance\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and composer Peter Schickele at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-with-peter-schickele/
LOCATION:Ted Mann Concert Hall\, 2128 Fourth Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20150327T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T143547Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN REHEARSAL: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Advance sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM.\nSee VocalEssence behind the scenes at the P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele dress rehearsal on Thursday\, April 9\, 2015. Composer Peter Schickele will join VocalEssence and the U of M Wind Ensemble on stage as we run through the performance (and make a few tweaks). All seating is general admission. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nUniversity of Minnesota Wind Ensemble\nCraig Kirchhoff\, conductor\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nSpeaking of tweaking\, below is an outtake of Peter Schickele’s invitation video that will give you a chuckle\, followed by the polished version.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rehearsal-p-d-q-bach-peter-schickele-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Ted Mann Concert Hall\, 2128 Fourth Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dress Rehearsal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T154500
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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;VALUE=DATE:20150401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150402
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20141218T190959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T190959Z
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SUMMARY:VocalEssence ReMix Applications Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Applications for VocalEssence ReMix must be submitted online on or before Wednesday\, April 1\, 2015.  Click here for the ReMix program guidelines.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-remix-applications-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Music Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T144731Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour that crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour-2/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T153000
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CREATED:20140829T021802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150312T151003Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Gene Scheer
DESCRIPTION:Before the Radio Hour performance\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and The Radio Hour librettist Gene Scheer at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-w-composer-jake-heggie/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150315T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20150310T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150312T150750Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Concert Happy Hour: Resonate with Gene Scheer
DESCRIPTION:Join VocalEssence Resonate\, our young professionals group\, for a happy hour with The Radio Hour librettist Gene Scheer after the Radio Hour concert on Saturday\, March 14\, 2015. Enjoy the company of other choral music lovers—and free appetizers while they last—at Great Waters Brewing Co.\, just blocks from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/post-concert-happy-hour-resonate-with-jake-heggie-and-gene-scheer/
LOCATION:Great Waters Brewing Co.\, 426 St. Peter St.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Post-Concert Happy Hour,Resonate
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CREATED:20140829T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T135904Z
UID:6586-1426363200-1426370400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour which crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T021226Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a radio could transport you to a different universe? With VocalEssence\, anything is possible. Jake Heggie\, one of the world’s most prominent composers of dramatic vocal music and composer of the opera Dead Man Walking\, along with librettist Gene Scheer\, have created a new theatrical production titled The Radio Hour which crosses Alice in Wonderland with the golden age of radio in a magical program about the power of singing to shape and give meaning to our lives. The precursor to the production will include a swinging salute to radio legend Fred Waring\, “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing\,” and other radio choral favorites\, all on the home stage of A Prairie Home Companion. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersChristina Baldwin\, actorNikki Swoboda\, directorPhilip Brunelle\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/radio-hour-3/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T021513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150312T150448Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Gene Scheer
DESCRIPTION:Before the Radio Hour performance\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and The Radio Hour librettist Gene Scheer at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald Theater\, 10 East Exchange Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150321
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20141106T230308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T182921Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantaré! Composer Residency\, Weeks Two and Three
DESCRIPTION:Mexican composers Julio Morales and Jean Angelus Pichardo return to the Twin Cities for their second residency with elementary\, high school\, and community choral singers\, exploring Mexican cultural and choral music traditions. Click here for more information about ¡Cantaré!.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/cantare-composer-residency-weeks-two-and-three/
LOCATION:Twin Cities metro-area schools and community organizations\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20141106T224639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T222310Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Young People's Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 years of WITNESS\, this year’s Young People’s Concerts salute the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. and his lifelong promotion of racial equality through nonviolent resistance. The VocalEssence Chorus\, along with the Grammy Award-Winning ensemble\, Sounds of Blackness\, will commemorate Dr. King by tracing the roots of African American music through spirituals\, gospel music and R&B with uplifting messages of unity and peace for all humankind. \n2015 Performance Dates:\nMonday\, February 9 at 10:00am\nMonday\, February 9 at 11:35am\nMonday\, February 9 at 1:15pm \nThe WITNESS Young People’s Concert is a 50-minute concert geared toward students in grades 4-12\, and is currently sold out. All performances take place at Minnesota Orchestra Hall in Downtown\, Minneapolis. \nPlatinum Sponsors\n \n Gold Sponsors\n \nSilver Sponsor\n \nBronze Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/witness-young-peoples-concerts/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T020232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191509Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:Pre-concert conversation with Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm. \nCelebrating 25 years of WITNESS\, VocalEssence salutes Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. with the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. Under the direction of Gary Hines\, Sounds of Blackness performs and proclaims the music\, culture and history of African Americans to audiences all over the world with uplifting messages of hope\, unity\, love and peace for all humankind. The VocalEssence Chorus and Sounds of Blackness will commemorate our American hero by tracing the roots of African American music and rhythm through spirituals\, gospel music and R&B. \nSounds of Blackness VocalEssence Chorus South High School Varsity ChoirPhilip Brunelle\, conductor Laurie Meyers\, conductor \nPlatinum Sponsors\n \n  \nGold Sponsors\n \nSilver Sponsor\n \nBronze Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/witness-let-freedom-ring/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20150204T190853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T191628Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the VocalEssence WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-john-birge-gary-hines-don-shelby/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T190753Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140829T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T020459Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge\, Gary Hines and Don Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Before the WITNESS: Let Freedom Ring concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge\, Sounds of Blackness Director Gary Hines and Don Shelby at 3 pm.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/pre-concert-conversation-3/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
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;VALUE=DATE:20150112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150117
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20141122T025548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T025719Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester ¡Cantaré! Composer Residency\, Week One
DESCRIPTION:Mexican composers Novelli Jurado and Rodrigo Cadet arrive to Rochester\, Minnesota for their first residency with elementary\, high school\, and community choral singers\, exploring Mexican cultural and choral music traditions. Click here for more information about ¡Cantaré!.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rochester-cantare-composer-residency-week-one/
LOCATION:Rochester-area schools and community organizations\, Rochester\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T174418Z
UID:6569-1418572800-1418580000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-5/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T231222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T174307Z
UID:6566-1418499000-1418506200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-4/
LOCATION:Colonial Church of Edina\, 6200 Colonial Way\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140903T005423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T174148Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Come listen\, clap\, dance and sing at Star of Wonder\, our annual one-hour family Christmas concert. Kids are invited to sit up close as members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform familiar holiday music\, including a rousing (if a little goofy) “Twelve Days of Christmas” sing-along. Bring the whole family. Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! Order tickets now as an add-on to your season subscription. \nVocalEssence Ensemble SingersDancers from Folwell School\, Performing Arts Magnet Sara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/star-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T223431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173533Z
UID:6562-1417968000-1417975200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-3/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T223136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T182413Z
UID:6563-1417894200-1417901400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nFriday\, December 5 in Apple Valley\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 115 N 4th Street \, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20141204T223442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T224230Z
UID:9949-1417860000-1417863600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Caroling with Resonate at the Grand Meander
DESCRIPTION:Join Resonate and friends for a heart-warming vocal experience\, caroling for families and residents of the Twin Cities on Grand Ave in St. Paul! Bring your cheer\, ready to spread to all ages\, great and small!\n \nCome to sing along or listen.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/caroling-with-resonate/
CATEGORIES:Resonate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T222116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T173324Z
UID:6560-1417807800-1417815000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145031
CREATED:20140828T222116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140828T222116Z
UID:15273-1417807800-1417815000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas
DESCRIPTION:God Jul! Leave your lutefisk\, julbord\, glögg\, and Dala horses at home and come celebrate a VocalEssence Scandinavian and Nordic Christmas with carols from Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Finland. Sing along to a new Christmas cantata\, A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard\, with Katherine Ferrand as narrator\, and hear two premieres of contest-winning Welcome Christmas carols accompanied by folk fiddler Sara Pajunen. Join VocalEssence for a performance that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble SingersKatherine Ferrand\, narratorSara Pajunen\, fiddlerPhilip Brunelle\, conductor \nFour additional performances:\nSaturday\, December 6 in Stillwater\nSunday\, December 7 in Minneapolis\nSaturday\, December 13 in Edina\nSunday\, December 14 in Minneapolis
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/welcome-christmas-6/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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