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E-newsletter October 2011
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We are doing something new in November! As a way to spend more time with our friends and supporters, Choral Arts Ensemble is having a Piano Bar social event on November 10 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. The event is graciously hosted by longtime CAE supporters Randy and Barbara Hight-Randall of Hight & Randall Personal Jeweler in their new location at 2048 Superior Drive NW, Suite 200 (at 19th St. NW and W. Cty Rd 22), with a piano generously provided by Petit Pianos. There will be a cash bar, nibbles and music. Come to listen, socialize, maybe even sign up to sing a tune yourself!
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ACDA-MN names "Carmina Burana" concert an official event of anniversary year.
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At the Saturday performance of Carmina Burana earlier this month, Artistic Director Michael Culloton received the following commendation from Chris Harris, Southeast District Chair of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.
This performance is recognized as an official event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota. ACDA-MN exists to support and inspire a community of choral musicians in our state and recognizes all choral directors and singers who aspire to excellence in the choral arts. ACDA-MN acknowledges and thanks audiences and local officials who nurture and support the choral arts in the "Land of 10,000 Choirs."
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Dr David Dickau guest conductor for Christmas at Assisi
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We hope you are planning to make Christmas at Assisi part of your 2011 holiday celebrations. The concerts will be presented at lovely Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights on December 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm and December 11 at 4:00 pm. Guest conductor Dr. David Dickau, Director of Choral Activities at the Minnesota State University-Mankato will be on the podium, and he's programmed a mix of old and new favorites from O Magnum Mysterium by Thomas Victoria to There is a Flower by John Rutter and Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre. We'll also be premiering Make We Joye Now in This Fest, the first annual Lloyd Ketterling Christmas Carol, written by Rene' Clausen. And of course, we'll welcome the audience to join us on traditional carols. |
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DID YOU KNOW: You can buy your Christmas concert and all concert tickets online at our website and receive a $1.00 discount/ticket (price on the website reflects the discount). Please note that we hold all advance ticket sales at Will Call. We do not mail tickets out, except for season ticket packages purchased at the beginning of the season.
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A Singing Valentine request
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We are gratefully accepting donations for our A Singing Valentine Silent Auction. Items that we like include collectibles, artwork, special edibles and potables, and handmade items. Please contact our office with questions or donation ideas. You can call us at (507) 252-8427 or email CAE Administrative Assistant Rhonda Burnap. She'll be happy to help!
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Choral Arts Ensemble
1001 14th St. NW, Suite 900
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 252-8427 ◊ www.choralartsensemble.org
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