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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T200000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Young People’s Chorus of New York City®
DESCRIPTION:The Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC)\, founded and conducted by MacArthur “genius” Fellow Francisco J. Núñez\, is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb sound and electrifying performances. Frequent performers at Carnegie Hall\, YPC regularly accepts invitations to represent the U.S. at international choral festivals\, and is frequently seen on national TV with such guest artists as Joshua Bell\, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks\, and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis. Audiences rave about YPC’s ability to equally execute everything from classical to gospel\, pop and world music with energy that leaps from the stage.  For a little concert preview\, listen to YPC performing “Rikitikitavi” and check out videos of “Vere Languores Nostros” and “Take This Hammer.” This is a performance not to be missed!\n \nYoung People’s Chorus of New York City®\nFrancisco J. Núñez\, conductor \n“Nobody reviews YPC and says ‘they’re really good for kids.’ They say they’re really good – period.” – John Schaefer\, Radio Host\, WNYC \nConcert Conversation at 7 pm with conductor Francisco Núñez \nSponsored by Travelers
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-presents-young-peoples-chorus-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Roseville Lutheran Church\, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W.\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141122T190000
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Francisco Núñez
DESCRIPTION:Before the Young People’s Chorus of New York City® concert\, participate in a conversation with Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Young People’s Chorus of New York City® conductor Francisco Núñez.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversation-at-7-pm-with-conductor-francisco-nunez/
LOCATION:Roseville Lutheran Church\, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W.\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141121
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SUMMARY:St. Paul High School Choral Festival with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City®
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Travelers\, over 200 students from three St. Paul high schools will come together with Francisco J. Núñez and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC) to share music with each other\, to sing new songs\, and to learn new ways to interpret and give expression to music. Participants include: \nLarge mixed choir and beginning men’s choir\, Central High School\nAdvanced mixed choir\, Como Park Senior High School\nIntermediate mixed choir and beginning women’s choir\, Johnson Senior High School
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/st-paul-high-school-choral-festival-with-the-young-peoples-chorus-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Johnson Senior High School\, 1349 Arcade St\, \, St Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T190000
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-4/
LOCATION:Dawson-Boyd Memorial Auditorium\, 601 9th Street\, Dawson\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-3/
LOCATION:Sheldon Theatre\, 443 W 3rd Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour-2/
LOCATION:Austin High School: Knowlton Auditorium\, 301 3rd Street NW\, Austin\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T193000
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SUMMARY:TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
DESCRIPTION:Supported by Land O’Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nJon Cranney\, director\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor \nTickets through Shattuck-St. Mary’s Box Office: 507-333-1620
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-greater-minnesota-tour/
LOCATION:Shattuck-St. Mary’s School\, Newhall Auditorium\, 1000 Shumway Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T210000
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SUMMARY:POST-CONCERT HAPPY HOUR: Rhyme and Rhythm with Resonate
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle and enjoy an informal Q&A with Dessa\, Jocelyn Hagen and Andy Thompson after the VocalEssence Made in Minnesota concert. Hosted by Resonate\, our young professionals group.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/post-concert-happy-hour-rhyme-and-rhythm-with-resonate/
LOCATION:The Local\, 931 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Post-Concert Happy Hour,Resonate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T180000
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CREATED:20140828T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141022T165320Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: Made in Minnesota at Orchestra Hall
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is a land of 10\,000 lakes\, choirs and composers! “Go local” and celebrate all that Minnesota has to offer with a concert chock full of pieces by longstanding Minnesota composers from Dominick Argento to Stephen Paulus and Libby Larsen\, as well as new generation composers Jocelyn Hagen and Hip-hop artist Dessa. Dale Warland makes his debut conducting the Ensemble Singers in Dominick Argento’s Seasons\, a piece written especially for Dale. From Dessa’s first choral premiere of her career to Dominick Argento’s most recent masterpiece\, you will be sure to ‘Hail! Minnesota’ by the finale! \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nDessa\nAndy Thompson\, arranger & co-composer\nChamber orchestra\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nDale Warland\, conductor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor \nConcert Conversations at 3 pm with composers Libby Larson\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/madeinmn/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141026T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140918T214308Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Libby Larsen\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa
DESCRIPTION:Before the Made in Minnesota concert\, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Minnesota composers Libby Larsen\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa. \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversations/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141027
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CREATED:20141008T000847Z
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SUMMARY:¡Cantaré! Composer Residency - Week One
DESCRIPTION:Mexican composers Julio Morales and Jean Angelus Pichardo arrive to the Twin Cities 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/cantare-composer-residency-week-one/
LOCATION:Twin Cities metro-area schools and community organizations\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140916
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CREATED:20141002T022622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T232132Z
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SUMMARY:VocalEssence New Brand Launch
DESCRIPTION:At the start of our 45th Season\, VocalEssence embarked on a journey that had us explore the core of who we are\, what we do\, and where we see ourselves in the future. With help from our VocalEssence Brand Refresh committee (made up of members from the VocalEssence Board\, sta\, singers and trusted friends) and consultants such as Brand Tool Box\, Design REPLACE\, and Dialog Studios\, VocalEssence found our new voice and direction for the future. \nWhen we sing together\, we succeed together. \nAs a leading Minnesota arts organization\, VocalEssence uses the power of choral music to enhance our community by producing innovative vocal music events that stir people’s souls. Once we found our new voice\, we wanted to show the world! Our new colors embody the stable and responsible organization that you depend on (blue) and the vibrant new music and educational programs that light a spark in the choral world (orange). \nOur logo shows that while we all have our own part to sing in the chorus (left side)\, together we soar as one voice (right side). You will notice our new look everywhere: concert programs\, communication\, and online. We have a brand-new website that is easy to view on your computer\, tablet or mobile phone. \nWe encourage you to share your experience of the newly refreshed VocalEssence with us through phone calls\, emails\, or chats at events. Together we sing\, and you are a key part of our chorus.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-new-brand-launch/
LOCATION:MN
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