Bluegrass and Baritones:
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Monroe Crossing
Philip Brunelle, Conductor
Saturday, March 8
7:30 p.m.

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, considered one of America’s most adventurous and finest choral groups, join Monroe Crossing, the Midwest’s leading bluegrass and gospel band, in this extraordinary concert. After hearing a short set by each group, discover the magic of Carol Barnett’s “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass,” which was written for them to perform together. The contrast of the sophisticated choral sound and jubilant bluegrass harmonies brings its beautiful text to life, creating a unique experience of celebration, grace and peace.

THE PROGRAM
VocalEssence selections:
Brent Michael Davids: Zuni Sunrise Song
Eric Whitacre: Water Night
Stephen Paulus: The Day Is Done
Aaron Jay Kernis: I Cannot Dance
William Bolcom: Heritage
William Billings: O Praise The Lord Of Heaven
Dominick Argento: Easter Day
Norman Luboff, arranger: Tumblin'' Tumbleweed and Cool Water

Intermission

Monroe Crossing selections: To be announced

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Monroe Crossing selections:
Carol Barnett: The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass

Ticket Price:
$20

Additional Information:
Samples of the music

Preshow discussion. Click for details.

Locally Sponsored by:

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art, with additional contributions from General Mills Foundation, Land O' Lakes Foundation and Wisconsin Arts Board.

The Boldt Arts Alive! series is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

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