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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Community Center Vintage Voices Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Sabathani Vintage Voices in an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, American folk songs\, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. \nSabathani Community Center\, Inc. Senior Center is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers will not be performing on this concert.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-sabathani-community-center-vintage-voices-concert/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center Auditorium\, 310 East 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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SUMMARY:MPR: Welcome Christmas 2018 Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:John Birge hosts a taste of the season highlighting the best of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas 2018 performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as VocalEssence performed the creme de la creme of Christmas premieres over the past 49 years and looks toward the future with premieres by screen and stage composer Nico Muhly and two new carols by winners of the 21st annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. \nLIVE STREAM\nClick here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. \nFIND YOUR STATION\nClick here to find your Classical Minnesota Public Radio station.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/mpr-welcome-christmas-2018-broadcast/
LOCATION:Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters\, 480 Cedar Street\, St. Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190617T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T192246Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI CLASS: Welcome Christmas 2019
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! For the presentation\, Philip Brunelle will present music from our Welcome Christmas concerts. Every year VocalEssence presents a varied\, wonderful exploration of music for the Christmas season. This year’s focus will be on music from Scandinavia and the USA. \nIn order to sign up for this session\, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership \n  \nInterested in purchasing tickets to one of our Welcome Christmas concerts? Follow this link: https://www.vocalessence.org/welcome-christmas-2019/
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-welcome-christmas-2019/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T185948Z
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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:20260403T161458
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Trillium Woods Vintage Voices Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Trillium Woods Chorale in an exciting winter program\, including both holiday hits as well as classical works and folk songs! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. \nTrillium Woods is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers will not be performing on this concert.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-trillium-woods-vintage-voices-concert-2/
LOCATION:Trillium Woods\, 5855 Cheshire Pkwy North\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T190109Z
UID:22594-1576265400-1576272600@www.vocalessence.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T151858Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165550Z
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:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T152141Z
UID:22631-1576328400-1576332900@www.vocalessence.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20191205T230105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T231320Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Rochester
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the Rochester Chamber Music Society\, VocalEssence is taking our Welcome Christmas performance on the road to Rochester\, Minnesota! 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. \nPlease join us! This event is free and open to the public.\n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund\, and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-welcome-christmas-rochester/
LOCATION:Christ United Methodist Church\, 400 5th Avenue SW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T185903Z
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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:20260403T161458
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:20260403T161458
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:20260403T161458
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:20260403T161458
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T165901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T185226Z
UID:22610-1586030400-1586037600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: The Mendelssohns
DESCRIPTION:As per the recommendation from Governor Walz as well as a desire to ensure the health and safety of all our performers and patrons\, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the April 4th Mendelssohns performance. If you are a ticket buyer\, click here to let us know your intentions for your tickets.\n  \nMusical talent often runs in families\, and one of history’s most talented set of siblings were the Mendelssohns—Felix and Fanny. Connected by their extraordinary gifts and love for music\, they developed a close relationship that endured from birth to death. Hear their music side-by-side in this celebration of Felix and Fanny’s marvelous musical creations. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2019-20 Concert Series Subscription. \nProgram\n\nPsalm 42\, Op. 42 by Felix Mendelssohn\nLobgesang by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel / 10 min\nSolo songs by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel / 10 min\nO Herbst by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel\nSchöne Fremde by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel\nHymn of Praise mvt. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn / 40 min\n\nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nChamber Orchestra\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nFelix would submit his compositions to his big sister\, and\, taking her critical advice to heart\, he regularly made the changes she suggested. It’s not surprising that Felix referred to Fanny as “Minerva\,” likening her to the Roman goddess of wisdom.\nFelix and Fanny were both gifted children. When Fanny was 13\, she memorized all 24 Preludes from Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier in less than a week. Hailed by many as a “second Mozart\,” by age 15 Felix had written his first symphony for full orchestra.\nDuring a tour to England\, Felix had a private meeting with Queen Victoria. She loved his music dearly\, and sang her favorite song of his\, Italien\, for the composer. When the queen finished singing\, Felix had to confess it was not he\, but Fanny who had written this song.\n\nConcert Program\nhttps://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_springprogrammendelssohns2020_final_nocrops \nListen\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-the-mendelssohns/
LOCATION:Benson Great Hall\, Bethel University\, 3900 Bethel Dr\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,DO NOT USE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20200309T174422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T175013Z
UID:25251-1586764800-1589648400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Adult Singer Auditions for 2020-2021 Season
DESCRIPTION:Due to the ongoing health emergency caused by the Coronavirus\, we have transitioned to a virtual audition process for the 2020-21 season. These auditions are open now and will be accepted through May 16\, 2020. Information on registration and the audition requirements can be found on our audition page: https://www.vocalessence.org/who-we-are/performing-ensembles/sing-with-us/audition/
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/adult-singer-auditions-for-2020-2021-season/
LOCATION:MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
CREATED:20190222T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T185244Z
UID:22657-1587823200-1587830400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Get Minnesota Singing Tour\, Worthington
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed. The new date will be announced here as soon as it is decided. Thank you for your patience.\nGet your singing voices ready\, Minnesota\, VocalEssence is coming to you! Weaving a traditional concert and a community sing into one\, this performance is going to make you tap your toes\, clap your hands\, and sing your heart out. Including favorites from the stage and screen\, gospel\, folk\, classical\, and pop music\, there is a little something for everyone to love. Bring your outdoor voices! \nTickets on sale now.  \nAdults: $20/$25 at the Door\nChild/College: $10/$15 at the Door\nFamily Package: Purchase 2 adult tickets and 1 child ticket to receive all other accompanying children’s tickets free. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nNation\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nVocalEssence will be bringing members from all three singing groups on tour – the first time ever!\nMusic will be well known and will include a songbook that communities can use long into the future.\nA past Greater Minnesota tour audience member remarked about our tour\, “That was the best performance I attended this year! I could relate to all of the music.”\n\n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-get-minnesota-singing-tour-worthington/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 714 13th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161458
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161459
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161459
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161459
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161459
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Sing,Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T235537Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161459
CREATED:20200803T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T165250Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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