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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\n \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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DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T185244Z
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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:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200427T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T225517Z
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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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CREATED:20200507T201145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T201316Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200508T164429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T195828Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200514T143843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T124018Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T213116Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200530T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20190222T170214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T164053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200527T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T153241Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T193730Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200616T040213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T012414Z
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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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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:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200803T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T165250Z
UID:27161-1596708000-1596713400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable\, August 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 6 to for an online rehearsal demonstration to prepare you for fall rehearsals. Save the date for our next roundtable on Aug. 20: Race\, Advocacy\, and Equity: Quanice G. Floyd\, founder and director\, Arts Administrators of Color Network. \nZoom Information\nhttps://stolaf.zoom.us/j/98077756921?pwd=ek9wTFRMbFFQZmxxU215ZzRHYXQ0Zz09\nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \n  \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/event-music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable-august-6/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200803T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T165240Z
UID:27164-1597917600-1597923000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:EVENT: Music Lives Here\, A Minnesota Roundtable\, August 20
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 20 for a roundtable on Race\, Advocacy\, and Equity with special guest Quanice G. Floyd\, founder and director\, Arts Administrators of Color Network. \nZoom Information\nhttps://stolaf.zoom.us/j/98077756921?pwd=ek9wTFRMbFFQZmxxU215ZzRHYXQ0Zz09\nMeeting ID: 980 7775 6921\nPassword: musiclives\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nBackground\nA day of new possibilities began on Monday\, May 11 as representatives from ACDA-MN (Diane Heaney\, Kristin Kivell\, Paula Holmberg\, and Stephanie Trump)\, and MMEA (Dan Hampton and Tonya Barnes) met together with Tesfa Wondemagegnehu (St. Olaf College)\, Phillip Shoultz (VocalEssence)\, and Mary Ann Aufderheide (President\, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and Executive Director of VocalEssence) to develop a plan to provide each of us with regular opportunities to gather. In the spirit of one Minnesota\, we are committing to working together to share resources. \nPartners
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/event-music-lives-here-a-minnesota-roundtable-august-20/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200929T180438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T202648Z
UID:30535-1601424000-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is delighted to announce our 2020-2021 season\, broadcast in high-definition video to our new website—VocalEssence On Demand. VocalEssence On Demand allows you to watch as much as you want\, whenever you want—all for one low price of $49. \n\nStunning Originals: VocalEssence will premiere eight new performances from October 2020 to June 2021. Featuring stunningly clear audio and crisp\, high-quality video\, these performances will provide intimate and engaging concert experiences that are the next best thing to attending events in person. To learn more about the performances\, click the concert names under “Yours to Enjoy—Anytime\, Anywhere.”\nConvenient & Flexible: VocalEssence On Demand gives you the flexibility to watch high-definition performances when they premiere OR\, once released\, when it’s most convenient for you. Play\, pause\, rewind\, and fast-forward your favorite performances on your schedule. \nVIP Concert Experience: Receive printed concert programs at your door and live chat during the premiere. In addition\, when we are able to meet in person again\, you will get the first chance to purchase in-person tickets—at a discount! \nExclusive Extras: Enjoy Master Classes with Artistic Director Philip Brunelle\, behind the scenes interviews with guest artists\, and past concert releases from the VocalEssence Vault.  \nFamily Fun: Sign on for enjoyment for the whole family\, starring Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III and members of the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. For littles\, Phillip Shoultz has also created Story & Song—a video series with local authors designed to spark curiosity and inspire empathy in preschoolers and beyond.\n\n2020-2021 Season Brochure\nWant to see all of the programs in one place? View the season brochure in a new window\, or download it to your device. \n \n\nStill have questions? What have answers!\nClick the button below to learn more about VocalEssence On Demand before subscribing. \nVocalEssence On Demand FAQs \n\nCOVID-19 Discount\nAre you an essential worker? Have you been adversely affected by COVID-19? As a small show of our heartfelt gratitude for your bravery in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are offering you a FREE VocalEssence On Demand subscription for the 2020-2021 Season. Click below to learn more and receive your discount. \nReceive FREE Subscription
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-on-demand-2020-2021-season/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200929T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T144908Z
UID:30160-1602979200-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Rightfully Hers
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating  100 years  of women’s voices through song   \nJoin us for a special online musical event to commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment—a critical milestone in the centuries-long struggle to let the voices of women be heard. VocalEssence lifts up those voices through music composed by women from the past 100 years—including Mabel Daniels\, Alice Parker\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Jocelyn Hagen—who took the risk and shared their dreams. Guiding us on the journey will be acclaimed actor Sally Wingert and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The Buy Stream button will take you to the Minnesota Orchestra system to purchase your stream. When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation from the Minnesota Orchestra with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nConcert Preview\n \nConcert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-rightfully-hers/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130133
CREATED:20200929T152208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T144950Z
UID:30144-1606521600-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Imagine
DESCRIPTION:Im·ag·ine \n/iˈmajən/ \nverb  \n1.  form a mental image or concept of. \n“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember\, you have within you the strength\, the patience\, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.”  \n—Harriet Tubman\, American abolitionist\nDiscover beauty in diversity\, and imagine a world where the spirit of kindness\, generosity\, and love for our neighbors lives in us all year. Join the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age and conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III as they usher in the season of hope and love through songs\, spoken word\, and poetry from winter celebrations around the world\, including Christmas\, Diwali\, Hanukkah\, Hmong New Year\, Kwanzaa\, and Las Posadas.  \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our intentionally diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Learn more about the programs by clicking here. \nWatch Imagine Preview
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-imagine/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200929T155738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T145021Z
UID:30171-1607212800-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2020
DESCRIPTION:Behold the wonder of Christmas with familiar favorites \nBehold the wonder of the season from the comfort of your home. For more than five decades\, VocalEssence has welcomed Christmas. This December curl up by the fire and let Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III warm your heart with the sounds of Christmases past and present in new performances by the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Dust off your singing voice and join us in beloved carols that will surely get you in the Christmas spirit.  \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The Buy Stream button will take you to the Minnesota Orchestra system to purchase your stream. When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation from the Minnesota Orchestra with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nPerformers \n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers \n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Learn more about the programs by clicking here. \nConcert Promo Video\n \nConcert Program\n \nDownload Concert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-welcome-christmas-2020/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200929T164202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213803Z
UID:30220-1607731200-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Story & Song\, Episode 1
DESCRIPTION:When the weather gets cold\, spend time inside with us. Story & Song is a FREE video series designed especially for preschool kids and older to create a positive sense of self\, spark curiosity\, and inspire empathy while celebrating the multitude of cultures in our community. Created by Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, each 20-minute episode features a book and a song\, as well as a visit from an author.  \nEpisodes will be released four times and will be available to stream anytime\, anywhere from the VocalEssence YouTube Channel. All episodes are available with closed captioning in English and Spanish. 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-story-song-december/
LOCATION:VocalEssence YouTube Channel
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T090500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200325T163344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T224142Z
UID:25374-1608022800-1610528700@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LIVE STREAM: Take 5 with GPS
DESCRIPTION:Take 5 With GPS is a daily live stream hosted by VocalEssence Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III. Every morning\, start your day off with Phillip (who we call GPS) for 5 minutes of singing and 5 minutes of inspiration. Join Phillip to sing each and every day. Take 5 will include wellness components\, poems\, and\, of course\, SONG. It’s a time for centering\, reflecting\, and being grateful\, and an opportunity to watch and follow along at home. \nJoin us live on YouTube or Facebook at 9 AM\, or watch the archived version on our YouTube Channel after the stream.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/take-five-with-gps/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200402T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T224218Z
UID:25570-1608033600-1610541000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VIDEO: Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
DESCRIPTION:To add joy to your lunchtime and a little insider information about composers\, Philip Brunelle is hosting Musical Moments—celebrating the composers who have been central to the success of both VocalEssence and Plymouth Congregational Church. These videos are shared via Facebook every week day. See the archive of all of the videos on the Plymouth Congregational Church YouTube page by clicking the Watch Videos button.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/musical-moments-with-philip-brunelle/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20201215T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T223716Z
UID:31754-1608404400-1608408000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TV: Welcome Christmas on TPT Life Channel
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Welcome Christmas concert will available on demand on our website AND will be televised across Minnesota on Twin Cities PBS (TPT) three times during the peak of the holiday season\, and making it available to stream on their family of platforms. Relevant dates include:  \n\nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas becomes available to stream on Tpt.org\, PBS.org\, and the PBS video app. \nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 7 PM on TPT Life \nDecember 20th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 8 PM on TPT MN \nDecember 24th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 10 PM on TPT 2 \n\nConcert Promo Video\n \nConcert Program\n \nDownload Concert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tv-welcome-christmas-on-tpt-life/
LOCATION:TPT Life
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20201215T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T223642Z
UID:31760-1608494400-1608498000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TV: Welcome Christmas on TPT MN Channel
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Welcome Christmas concert will available on demand on our website AND will be televised across Minnesota on Twin Cities PBS (TPT) three times during the peak of the holiday season\, and making it available to stream on their family of platforms. Relevant dates include:  \n\nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas becomes available to stream on Tpt.org\, PBS.org\, and the PBS video app. \nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 7 PM on TPT Life \nDecember 20th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 8 PM on TPT MN \nDecember 24th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 10 PM on TPT 2 \n\nConcert Promo Video\n \nConcert Program\n \nDownload Concert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tv-welcome-christmas-on-tpt-mn/
LOCATION:TPT MN
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20201221T175856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T171914Z
UID:31833-1608834600-1608835500@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Sing-Along with GPS
DESCRIPTION:Gather the family (in person and virtually) and join Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III for a LIVE special Christmas Eve edition of Take 5 with GPS. Usher in the magic by singing “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night\,” and listen to the classic Christmas story The Night Before Christmas illustrated by Rachel Isadora. \nJoin us via YouTube or Facebook Live\, or click the link above to join as the event gets closer.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/christmas-eve-take-5-with-gps/
LOCATION:YouTube
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20201215T214318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T223612Z
UID:31764-1608847200-1608850800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TV: Welcome Christmas on TPT 2 Channel
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Welcome Christmas concert will available on demand on our website AND will be televised across Minnesota on Twin Cities PBS (TPT) three times during the peak of the holiday season\, and making it available to stream on their family of platforms. Relevant dates include:  \n\nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas becomes available to stream on Tpt.org\, PBS.org\, and the PBS video app. \nDecember 19th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 7 PM on TPT Life \nDecember 20th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 8 PM on TPT MN \nDecember 24th: Welcome Christmas broadcast at 10 PM on TPT 2 \n\nConcert Promo Video\n \nConcert Program\n \nDownload Concert Program
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tv-welcome-christmas-on-tpt-2/
LOCATION:TPT 2
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200929T154419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T145051Z
UID:30178-1610841600-1625097599@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Believe
DESCRIPTION:Be·lieve \n/bəˈlēv/  \nverb\nTo accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.  \n“If my mind can conceive it\, and my heart can believe it – then I can achieve it.”  \n—Rev. Jesse Jackson\, American Civil Rights Activist \nLet freedom ring as members of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age dare you to believe in a world where people are “not judged by the color of their skin\, but by the content of their character.” Through solo and group performances\, these young musicians will use the words of Martin Luther King\, Jr. to help us see how our actions can create a more inclusive world.   \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age \nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our intentionally diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Learn more about the programs by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-believe/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20210204T193035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T140448Z
UID:32121-1616947200-1616950800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Call of the North
DESCRIPTION:Uniquely Minnesotan Music and Poetry\nIn every heart lies a song bursting to be heard. Listen deeply as VocalEssence raises up uniquely Minnesotan voices from notable composers like Stephen Paulus and Libby Larsen to new voices like Shruthi Rajasekar. Soak in the “poignantly lovely” world premiere of Carol Barnett’s “When All Falls Silent\,” written for The King’s Singers 2020 New Music Prize. Be inspired to hear your own song through Minnesota poetry read by the poets themselves. \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream and as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription.\n\n \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers \nMary Jo Gothmann\, piano \nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nLisa Drew\, alto\nTimothy Takach\, baritone\nMichael Dennis Browne\, poet \nAnthony Ceballos\, poet \nMary Moore Easter\, poet \nPatricia Hampl\, poet \nAnna George Meek\, poet \n\nProgram\n\nIn Praise of Apollo (from A Nation of Cowslips) by Dominick Argento \nWhen All Falls Silent by Carol Barnett \nHe Heard My Cries by Timothy Berry \nI Will Be A Hummingbird by Steve Heitzeg \nThe Children’s Orchard by Libby Larsen \nTienda de Abarrotes by Reinaldo Moya \nThe Day is Done by Stephen Paulus \nJayjaykar! by Shruthi Rajasekar \nAll the Beautiful Names by Timothy Takach \nForever Toward You by David Evan Thomas \n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Learn more about the programs by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-call-of-the-north/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200929T160015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T181239Z
UID:30187-1618668000-1618669800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY: Create
DESCRIPTION:Cre·ate \n/krēˈāt/  \nverb\nTo bring (something) into existence.  \n“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.” \n—President Barack Obama \nWill you be a witness? Join the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age as they journey through American history to trace the power of creative expression to heal\, connect people\, and make change. Through solo and group performances\, be inspired to find your voice and create your own art to shape a world where all dreams can become realities.   \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age \nJayanthi Kyle\, vocal activist\nKyle Pederson\, composer-in-residence\nErik Yates\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nSam Reeves\, keyboards\nCorey Cellurale\, VESOTA choral assistant\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \n\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our intentionally diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Learn more about the programs by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-create/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20200929T160147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T145144Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: WITNESS 2021
DESCRIPTION:Power of art to change the world \nMusic harnesses the power to move mountains and change the world. Singing has been an integral component of the fight for civil rights and social justice—from abolitionism to Black Lives Matter—mobilizing people\, healing hearts\, and changing minds. Join the VocalEssence Chorus\, Ensemble Singers\, & Singers Of This Age as they explore songs rooted in activism and resistance that challenge the United States to become an equitable nation for all. \nTickets\n\nTickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand 2020-2021 Subscription. \nYou also have the option to purchase a gift certificate for this stream to give access to someone else.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The Buy Stream button will take you to the Minnesota Orchestra system to purchase your stream. When you have completed your order\, you will receive an email confirmation from the Minnesota Orchestra with a link to set up your login to VocalEssence On Demand. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers \nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age \n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Series\nThis performance is part of a series of four performances by our Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Learn more about the programs by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-witness-2021/
LOCATION:VocalEssence On Demand
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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