Monday, January 17, 2011

VocalEssence Community Sing with Dr. Andre Thomas

Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
3355 North 4th Street
Minneapolis 55412

Sing with distinguished composer, educator, and conductor André Thomas as he leads an evening of African American spirituals, including "Keep Your Lamps," "Walk In The Light," and "If You’re Happy/Amen." Open to singers and non-singers, this community event is free, but advance registration is required.To reserve tickets, phone 612-547-1456.

This will be a truly wonderful event. Dr. Thomas is a charismatic and gifted conductor with deep knowledge of the music. For more information about André Thomas, check the VocalEssence website at http://www.vocalessence.org/node/1677
This event is presented by VocalEssence and Augsburg College, in partnership with Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.




Mozart Choral Broadcast

The Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale teamed up last weekend to perform an all Mozart concert, featuring five choral motets, four of which are seldom performed. If you missed this performance, word on the street has it that it will be broadcast on MPR this coming Friday evening, January 21 at 8:00. For more information on the concert, check the Minnesota Orchestra website at http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/season/event_detail.cfm?id_event=1011010. To hear the concert broadcast, check on http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/minnesota_orchestra/

Thursday, January 13, 2011

VocalEssence Presents: Community Sing with Gerardo Rabago

Community Sing with Gerardo Rábago

Incarnation Church/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
3817 Pleasant Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Sing with internationally renowned Mexican conductor Gerardo Rábago as he leads an afternoon of Mexican folk songs.  An incredibly engaging teacher and talented conductor, Mr. Rábago is certain to lead an enriching and enjoyable session of singing, learning and camaraderie. Open to singers and non-singers, this community event is free, but advance registration is required.

This event is presented by the VocalEssence in partnership with Incarnation Church/SagradoCorazón de Jesús.  Participants can also save $5 on tickets to the VocalEssence “Song of the Stars” performance conducted by Gerardo Rábago on Friday, January 28 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

For more information, or to register, check the VocalEssence website, http://www.vocalessence.org/community_sing_rabago