Sacred Harp Winter Singing

Choir Members – This is always a great event!

2000 ~ Fourteenth Annual Minnesota State ~ 2013

Sacred Harp Winter Singing

from the new 2012 Cooper edition (“blue book”) of The Sacred Harp

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Celtic Junction

836 North Prior Avenue, Saint Paul

EVERYONE IS WELCOME ~ NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

THE SACRED HARP continues a 200-year-old American tradition
of singing non-denominational hymns and gospel songs, written with shaped note heads. Singers sit in a hollow square facing the center and sing four parts, a cappella, with uninhibited vigor.

THE MUSIC has a distinctive open and modal sound, and the singing is exuberant, rhythmic, and full of feeling.

Visitors are encouraged to join in the singing, or they are welcome to just listen.

~TUNEBOOKS will be available on loan, or you may purchase a book at the singing~
~POTLUCK DINNER ON THE GROUNDS provided by local host singers~
~CHILD CARE will be available~
MORE INFORMATION available at http://mnfasola.org
or contact event co-chairs Jim Goetz (mljgoetz@gmail.com, 763-545-7815)
or Barb Patterson (barbjudson.yellow@gmail.com, 612-801-0157)

~ JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR SINGINGS ~
2nd Sundays: Saint Sahag Armenian Church, 203 N. Howell St., Saint Paul, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
4th Sundays: University Baptist Church, 1219 13th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: University Baptist Church, 1219 13th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

January 23, 2013

Heavy Rotation on NPR

What a find! Heavy Rotation is an NPR series that features a monthly list of “songs public radio can’t stop playing”. Besides being a great source for new musical finds, each list comes with five downloadable tracks – how very cool is that! Thanks NPR!

Here is the link: http://www.npr.org/series/160609993/heavy-rotation

January 22, 2013January 22, 2013

Loss and Healing at First Unitarian

Barbara Brooks is the Music Director at First Unitarian Society, as well as the accompanist for Minnesota Chorale, and a wonderful pianist/musician. First Unitarian, behind the Walker Art Center, regularly has themed musical events with a theme, and over the years Barbara has invited other musicians to join in these projects. Several MCTC choir members have become involved with these projects over the years, and have really enjoyed doing it.

“Loss and Healing” is the upcoming theme for the next Music Sunday at the First Unitarian Society. Barbara Brooks is looking for singers who might enjoy being part of a meaningful morning singing and playing music that depict the 5 stages of grief. Included on the program is the stunning “When David Heard” by Whitacre, Verleih uns Frieden by Mendelssohn, a work by Stephen Chatman, etc. This is gorgeous music.

Rehearsals begin Wednesday, Jan.30th from 7:15pm-9:15pm and the performance is Sunday, March 3rd at 10:30am. The chorus will perform with the FUS Orchestra.
Please contact Barb Brooks if interested at: chorus@firstunitarian.org

January 15, 2013January 22, 2013

SUPER BOWL OF SOUL GOSPEL EVENT

SUPER BOWL OF SOUL GOSPEL

Wayzata Community Church is hosting what looks to be a fun event. This is an open invitation to sing on February 3rd at Wayzata Community Church for their first Super Bowl of Soul Gospel service! They are reaching out to choirs from across the state with the goal of assembling a 300 person gospel choir for this special service that will be led by the legendary J.D. Steele.

All are welcome to participate. If interested, please call Autumn Toussaint at Wayzata Community Church at 952-473-8877 ext. 235 or email her atatoussaint@wayzatacommunitychurch.org to learn more.

January 3, 2013February 4, 2013

Minnesota Chorale Presents Mozart Requiem Sing-along

Our first choir event of the Spring Semester will be participating in a Sing-along with the Minnesota Chorale of the beautiful Mozart Requiem. This work is performed and beloved by choirs all over the world.

We will have no time to prepare this piece before joining in the sing-along, but do not worry – while the work is difficult, you will be surrounded by experienced singers, and are free to sing or just listen. Bask in the sounds of the singers surrounding you while spending time in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Metro Area – the Landmark Center.

I know that you have questions and hopefully I have the answers:

When is it? January 27th at 3:00. Running time is about 2 hours.

Where is it? The Landmark Center in Downtown St Paul. Your choir leadership will be contacting you with information regarding car-pooling, bus transportation and so on. But, it is your responsibility to get there – this is not optional, but required participation for all choir members – whether registered for credit or not.

Here is a link to the directions: http://www.landmarkcenter.org/visit/visit.htm

How do I get music? Some loaner scores will be available to borrow at the event. If you have your own score, please bring it. Also, if you would like to download and print your own copy, here is a link to do that legally: http://petrucci.mus.auth.gr/imglnks/usimg/2/20/IMSLP16973-Mozart-RequiemVS.pdf

Can I bring friends and family? Please do. I will try to soon have a postcard of some kind that you can share with friends and family, post to facebook and so on.

In the meantime, here is a description that you can share with whomever you think might be interested:

Expanding on the success of its Messiah sing-alongs, the Minnesota Chorale invites all to join in singing the Mozart Requiem. The event is free, but a free will donation is welcome. Come to sing, or simply to listen and be surrounded by beautiful sound. More details to come, but for now, save the date:

MOZART:
Requiem Sing-Along

St. Paul Civic Symphony
Kathy Saltzman Romey & Jeffrey Stirling, conductors

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013
3:00 pm

Landmark Center
75 W. 5th St.
St. Paul

November 27, 2012January 22, 2013

Minnesota Chorale presents Messiah Sing-a-long

Now in its fourth year, this city-wide event invites all to fill Saint Olaf Church with the sounds of George Frideric Handel’s most famous creation, the much loved oratorio, Messiah. Bring your own score, or purchase a new one at the door. A limited number of scores are available to borrow. Come to sing-a-long with members of the Minnesota Chorale or just come to listen and enjoy. A freewill offering will be taken. Reception follows.

What: HANDEL – Messiah Sing-Along

Kathy Saltzman Romey
conductor
Lynn Trapp, organist

Sun., Dec. 2 @ 6:30 pm
St. Olaf Catholic Church
215 S. 8th St
Minneapolis

Free parking in upper levels of Energy Center ramp, across 3rd Ave. from church.

Free-will offering

Directions can be found here.

November 19, 2012January 22, 2013

MCTC Choirs Present An Early Winter Choir Concert

Minneapolis Community and Technical College will present an Early Winter Concert featuring the MCTC Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble Friday December 7 at 7:30 pm in the Whitney Fine Arts Theater, 1424 Yale Place, on the MCTC campus in downtown Minneapolis. The concert, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Pauly and accompanied by Christopher Wolter will feature the choirs’ characteristic blend of European art music with folk and traditional music from across the globe. Pieces include compositions by Jocelyn Hagen, Stephen Paulus, William Billings, and Arvo Pärt among others. The choirs will be joined by guest artists – percussionist Thomas Reimer and flautist Julie Johnson. A reception in the Fine Arts lobby will follow immediately after the concert. Light refreshments will be served. Children are welcome. Admission to this concert is free, but the choirs ask that you bring a non-perishable food donation that you may deposit in the marked bins outside the theater. Food donations will go to the Hennepin County Emergency Food Network.

September 17, 2012

Minnesota Sacred Harp September Convention

Choir Members – This is a wonderful singing opportunity – check it out!

The 23rd Minnesota State Sacred Harp Singing Convention
Join shape-note singers from all around the U.S. for a celebration of Sacred Harp singing from the 1991 Denson “red book” edition of the Sacred Harp.

Dates: September 22-23, 2012

Location: Saturday, September 22nd:
Calvary Lutheran Church
3901 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Sunday, September 23rd:
The Landing
2187 Highway 101 East
Shakopee, MN 55379

Registration: 9:00am, Singing starts at 9:30am

Dinner on the Grounds (potluck): 12:00pm

Singing ends: 3:00pm

2012 Convention co-chairs:
Paul Landskroener & Thea Johansen
Email: plandskroener@mac.com or theajohansen@aol.com
Phone: Paul (612) 990-2248 or Thea (651) 644-3153

Housing available for out of town singers:
For housing with local singers or for hotel information,
contact Paul Wyatt (wyatt006@iphouse.com ; 651-698-1525)

Social event/singing on Saturday evening will be announced at the convention

Child care available Saturday and Sunday.

Song leaders wishing to lead new music not in the 1991 edition of the Sacred Harp should talk to one of the chairs before the weekend of the convention.

Loaner books will be available for use or purchase ($20)

Media should contact Matt Wells at (651) 695-0086 or fasolamatt@yahoo.com for our press kit.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information please contact the convention chairs or Matt Wells, fasolamatt@yahoo.com

September 17, 2012September 17, 2012

Updates from the MCTC Choir Retreat

The MCTC Choirs had a great time at their retreat on Sept. 15. Social time, lunch, workshops, and a great session on movement and breathing for singers, lead by Shelley Kline. Check out this video and pictures from the event: