Backstage Pass EventsDress RehearsalFebruary 16, 2017 | 6:00 – 7:30 PMOrchestra Hall1111 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisHead backstage at Orchestra Hall to meet guest artist Melanie DeMore, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, and participants of VocalEssence WITNESS, which offers in-school workshops for students and invites schools to attend the VocalEssence WITNESS Young People’s Concerts. Stay to hear a sneak peek of the VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad concert dress rehearsal.

Dress RehearsalTuesday, May 2, 2017 | 12 – 1 PMOrdway Center for the Performing Arts345 Washington St, St PaulHead backstage at The Ordway to meet the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Composers and watch elementary students prepare for this year’s VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert, which will celebrate the music and culture of Mexico.

Dress RehearsalThursday, May 4, 2017 | 10:30 – 11:30 AMSabathani Community Center310 E 38th St #200, MinneapolisVisit the Sabathani Vintage Voices Choir and watch their final dress rehearsal for their concert that evening. After the rehearsal, join the choir for snacks to talk to them about their experiences with VocalEssence Vintage Voices, which brings musical residency programs to local senior centers.

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