If you were in the crowd last Saturday at our performance alongside Lorelei Ensemble of Boston, chances are you got shivers, and for once this winter, it wasn’t because of a polar vortex. It was truly an inspirational day of singing. Thanks to Lorelei for being such gracious hosts and sharing both your musical expertise and radiant energy…
Category: Performances
2/15: Calliope Singers to Workshop, Perform with Lorelei Ensemble
We are privileged to participate with Lorelei Ensemble from Boston in a workshop and performance on Feb. 15. Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Advent Lutheran Church in Maple Grove to hear choirs from around the metro perform (including us!), followed by performances by Lorelei Ensemble and the group as a whole. Tickets are…
Buy Your MN United FC Match Tickets by Friday!
Saturday, Oct. 19 Did you know we’re singing the National Anthem at the Minnesota United FC match Saturday, Oct. 19?? Buy your ticket to this soccer match against the Carolina Railhawks from a Calliope member, and a portion of the ticket price will benefit our programming, AND you’ll get a discount. Youth GA-$5 Adult GA-$10 We’ll…
Spring Concert 2013 Photos
Calliope’s two spring concerts with our new conductor Richard Carrick were a resounding success! From the wonderful faces in the audience to the wonderful guest performers on stage, we were privileged to have the opportunity, and think we sounded pretty darn good to-boot. A collection of photos from Calliope’s awesome volunteer photographer, Tracy Ringger, have been posted…
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…
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….
Upcoming Performance: Marriage Equality Open House
We will be performing at the Marriage Equality Open House, put on by the Macalester-Plymouth Marriage Equality Committee and Minnesotans United for All Families. Stop by to hear us sing, and support marriage equality! Where: Macalester Plymouth United Church 1658 Lincoln Avenue St Paul MN 55105 When: Sunday, September 23, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00…