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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: VocalEssence Choralia 2016
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence invites you to spring into song on May Day 2016 by attending Choralia—a singing celebration to benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, which inspire people of all ages and cultures to explore their love of singing—together we sing! \n \n\nSpring Into Song Menu: Chef Dinesh Jayawardena of the FireLake Grill has put together a bouquet of delectable items including a delicious chicken and mushroom wellington or a mouth-watering vegetarian cannoli.\nUplifting and immersive entertainment: VocalEssence\, a guest choir\, and special guest Melanie DeMore get you singing for your supper.\nEnticing auction items: Adele concert tickets (courtesy of Travelers)\, BBQ Throwdown with Phillip Shoultz and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu\, suite at the Xcel Energy Center for the Duran-Duran concert (courtesy of the Xcel Energy Center)\, and many more!\nEvent timeline:\n4:30 PM: Registration opens\, Silent Auction opens\, passed cocktails/hors d’oeuvres\n5:45 PM: Ballroom opens for dinner seating\n6:00 PM: Silent Auction closes\n6:15 PM: Salad course served and program begins\n6:35 PM: Live Auction\n6:55 PM: Main Dinner course served and program continues\n8:20 PM: Auction Check-out opens\n\nSingle tickets are $175 each\, or guests can save $25 per ticket and pay only $150 each by putting together a table of 10 guests. (Note: Please contact VocalEssence for your online table discount code. If you have your code\, please add your tickets to your cart first\, then enter the code in the “Discount Code” field.) Registration open until April 1\, 2016. \n~Cocktail to black tie admired~ \nEVENT SPONSORS\nPlatinum\nKatherine B. Andersen Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation \n\nSilver\nJack and Cathy Farrell – Haskell’s\nLois Quam \nBronze\nJohn and Sheila Bjorklund\nGreg and Lisa Buck\nJerome and Linda Carlson\nWayne and Meg Gisslen\nArt and Martha Kaemmer\nJohn and Nancy Lindahl\nLeland T. Lynch and Terry Saario\nAlfred P. and Ann M. Moore\nPaul and Abigail Pribbenow\n \n\n\n \nSapphire\nAbiitan\nMary Ann Aufderheide\nAnn Barkelew and Jim O’Hagan & Dave and Linda Mona\nJudy Blaseg and John Engelen & Kathryn Roberts and Jim Hiniker\nPhilip and Carolyn Brunelle\nAnn Buran\nRoma Calatayud-Stocks and Thomas Stocks\nAndy Christensen (Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra)\nCharles Denny\nSteve and Judy Drobeck\nRalph and Debbie Estes\nBrian and Ann Farrell\nRyan and Jenny French\nLowell and Cay Shea Hellervik\nGlenn and Kartra Kohl\nRonald and Nicolai Lewis\nKay and Mike McCarthy\nDavid and Judy Myers\nSam Phillippe\nMichelle and G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\nTimothy C. Takach and Jocelyn Hagen\nAlan and Dorene Wernke
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/fundraiser-vocalessence-choralia-2016/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Mall of America\, 2100 Killebrew Drive\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraisers,Ticketed Event,WITNESS,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T180000
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Senior Center Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Sabathani Vintage Voices in an exciting program featuring selections from Motown\, gospel\, and a new commission by Catherine Dalton performed with Champlin Park High School’s Viva Voce choir directed by Margaret Sabin. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. \nSabathani Senior Center is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-sabathani-senior-center-concert/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center Auditorium\, 310 East 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160508
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SUMMARY:AUDITION: 2016-2017 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is synonymous with excellence in choral performance\, and our choruses are recognized internationally for flawless sound\, innovative programming\, and commitment to today’s composers. \nAuditions for all voice parts for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers will begin April 17 and run through May. Additional dates may be added as audition times are filled. There is a $12 non-refundable fee for auditioning for the Ensemble Singers (eight paid positions per section; professional experience required) or Chorus (approximately 100 volunteer positions). \nVisit the audition page for complete details and sign up today.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/audition/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Ensemble Singers
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160509
DTSTAMP:20260407T090743
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SUMMARY:AUDITION: 2016-2017 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is synonymous with excellence in choral performance\, and our choruses are recognized internationally for flawless sound\, innovative programming\, and commitment to today’s composers. \nAuditions for all voice parts for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers will begin April 17 and run through May. Additional dates may be added as audition times are filled. There is a $12 non-refundable fee for auditioning for the Ensemble Singers (eight paid positions per section; professional experience required) or Chorus (approximately 100 volunteer positions). \nVisit the audition page for complete details and sign up today.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/audition-2016-2017-season/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Ensemble Singers
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Ebenezer Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Ebenezer Minneapolis’s new chorus in an exciting program featuring a variety of folk songs\, spirituals\, jazz\, Motown and more! The concert is free and open to the public. \nEbenezer Minneapolis is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living homes and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSPECIAL THANKS\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-ebenezer-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Park Apartments\, 2700 Park Avenue S. \, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160515
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SUMMARY:AUDITION: 2016-2017 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is synonymous with excellence in choral performance\, and our choruses are recognized internationally for flawless sound\, innovative programming\, and commitment to today’s composers. \nAuditions for all voice parts for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers will begin April 17 and run through May. Additional dates may be added as audition times are filled. There is a $12 non-refundable fee for auditioning for the Ensemble Singers (eight paid positions per section; professional experience required) or Chorus (approximately 100 volunteer positions). \nVisit the audition page for complete details and sign up today.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/audition-2016-2017-season-2/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Ensemble Singers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160517
DTSTAMP:20260407T090743
CREATED:20160308T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T201610Z
UID:15127-1463356800-1463443199@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:AUDITION: 2016-2017 Season
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence is synonymous with excellence in choral performance\, and our choruses are recognized internationally for flawless sound\, innovative programming\, and commitment to today’s composers. \nAuditions for all voice parts for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers will begin April 17 and run through May. Additional dates may be added as audition times are filled. There is a $12 non-refundable fee for auditioning for the Ensemble Singers (eight paid positions per section; professional experience required) or Chorus (approximately 100 volunteer positions). \nVisit the audition page for complete details and sign up today.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/audition-2016-2017-season-3/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Ensemble Singers
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T193000
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SUMMARY:EDUCATION: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Listening and Sharing Session for Carnegie Hall's Lullaby Project
DESCRIPTION:As part of Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project\, VocalEssence will host a listening and sharing session of six newly written lullabies\, jointly composed by select students from Longfellow Alternative High School and VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! composer Francisco Zúñiga\, and performed by an octet of VocalEssence Ensemble Singers directed by Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III.  Reception to follow. \nBecause of the private nature of the material\, this event is available by invitation only\, and closed to the public. \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-cantare-listening-sharing-session-carnegie-halls-lullaby-project/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, 2730 East 31st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T180000
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SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2016
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! \nFeaturing:\nLongfellow Alternative High School (Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project Partner)\, Minneapolis\nFolwell School\, Performing Arts Magnet\, Minneapolis\nHiawatha Leadership Academies\, Minneapolis\nCentral High School\, Saint Paul\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers \nSeason Sponsor\n\nConcert Sponsors\nAnna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation\nHubbard Broadcasting Foundation \n \n  \n  \n \n\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-concert-vocalessence-cantare-community-concert-2016-2/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Concert,Ticketed Event,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090743
CREATED:20150313T182708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T185451Z
UID:10946-1464033600-1464037200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2016
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! \nFeaturing:\nChamplin Park High School\, Champlin\nCristo Rey Jesuit High School\, Minneapolis\nNorthport Elementary School\, Brooklyn Center\nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers \nSeason Sponsor\n\nConcert Sponsors\nAnna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation\nHubbard Broadcasting Foundation \n \n \n\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.\n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/family-concert-vocalessence-cantare-community-concert-2016/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Concert,Ticketed Event,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T213000
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CREATED:20160518T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T171728Z
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SUMMARY:Champlin Park High School Choir Concert with Sabathani Vintage Voices
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Champlin Park High School’s choirs\, which will include the Viva Voce choir directed by Margaret Sabin with guest artists Sabathani Vintage Voices directed by Robert Graham and accompanied by John Jenson performing a new commission by Catherine Dalton. Open to the public.  $5 tickets will be available at the door. \nSabathani Senior Center is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/champlin-park-high-school-concert-sabathani-vintage-voices/
LOCATION:Champlin Park High School Auditorium\, 6025 109th Ave. N\, Champlin\, MN\, 55316\, United States
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