Category: MCTC Choir Events

Events for or sponsored by MCTC Choirs

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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

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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.

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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.

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MCTC Choirs Annual Retreat Saturday September 15

MCTC Choirs Annual Retreat

When: Saturday September 15 from 12-4:30
Where: On the MCTC Campus, L3100, L3400, F2700*
Lunch will be provided.
Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in
Agenda for Choir Retreat Sept 15, 2012
Time: 12-4:30
Locations: L3100, L3400, F2700
12:00-1:00                  Lunch, Choir business meeting lead by Choir President Patrick Behrendt, L3100
1:00-1:40                   Getting to know you activities lead by Amanda Shook and Christian Lacy, L3100            and/or L3400
1:40-2:20                   Session: How to navigate and mark your music – Liz L3100
2:20-2:30                   Break
2:30-3:00                   Session: Movement and Breathing – led by special guest artist Shelley Kline L3400
3:00-4:30                   Music Rehearsal (Liz) F2700
*All room locations are on the MCTC Campus. For campus maps, go to this link: http://www.minneapolis.edu/campusmaps/index.cfm

This event is required for all choir members.