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Jan. 14 Update: Momentum!
Happy new year! Calliope singers came back from the holiday break for two weeks of intensive sectional rehearsals with our new music. We’re exploring the themes of our spring concert, Richard is working on the program, and Jeanne has been busy coordinating our next public performance at an art opening. There will be a board…
Maren Remembers ‘Beautiful Transitions’
Maren L. Amdal was Calliope’s director for nearly seven years prior to her move to the West Coast in summer 2012. She recalls many beautiful transitions during her tenure with the Chorus. Here, she shares some of those memories. “In the beginning, I was met by a small, eager but nervous group of women who…
OutFront MN Conference and ‘Messiah’
Here’s a report from one of our newest singers, DeLissa, about a busy weekend of singing and networking in the social justice community. “Jeanne and I attended the OutFront Minnesota Equality and Justice Summit representing Calliope on Saturday, Dec. 1. The day-long conference included breakfast, lunch and a celebration party at the end for volunteers….
Calliope’s President: Thank You, ‘Birthday Song’ Offer
Dear Calliopods present and past, Thank you for your generous donations on Give to the Max Day Thursday. We more than met the $500 challenge grant. Those of you who missed the opportunity Thursday may still donate through GiveMN and hear the fabulous Thank You song. Or, as an unauthorized offer thru November, donate to…
Give to the Max Day is Nov. 15
Calliope Women’s Chorus will again be a part of Give to the Max Day on Nov. 15. Give to the Max Day has become a holiday of philanthropy for Minnesotans, raising millions of dollars for good work across the state via online donations at GiveMN.org. The day holds special surprises in the form of matching grants, raffles and…
Announcing our Board of Directors 2012-2013
Calliope’s Oct. 30 rehearsal was both the annual Halloween costume rehearsal and the annual business meeting. Singers elected the board’s current lineup to serve for another term. The board tracks the organization’s finances, outlines long-term planning, and thinks through performance logistics. All chorus members are welcome to attend board meetings, which typically occur once a…
Calliope’s new music director: Richard Carrick
Calliope Women’s Chorus recently welcomed our new music director, Richard Carrick. The board and singers are excited for the opportunity to work with Carrick to advance our mission and the artistry of our performances. We’ve asked Carrick to answer a few questions to introduce where he’s coming from and where he would like to see the…
2012-2013 rehearsal and potluck schedule
The seasons have changed, and it’s time to start singing! Calliope will continue to rehearse at Macalester-Plymouth United Church on the Macalester College campus Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Our monthly potluck will move to the Plymouth Room on the third Tuesday of the month. Bring dishes to share one hour prior to practice and…
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