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MAENNERCHOR Christmas Dinner & Song Nights

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This year the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor held a Christmas Dinnner & Song concert at River Station in Richmond.  It was an "Old Christmas" theme with all the trimmings.  In this story you'll hear a number of Christmas tunes and you'll also hear from a number of Maennerchor members as to how and why they got involved with the 50 member mens' chorus.

Annual Maennerchor Pancake Breakfast

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It's a special look at a annual ROCORI tradition. The Cold Spring Area Maennerchor hosted their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 26th, 2006. In this story we'll interview the organization President Al Beckel, Director Tim Jarnot and Accompinist Ingrid Lowen. After a couple of songs by the Maennerchor, we'll chat with members Greg Roelike and Vern Maile who were in charge of this years event.

St. John's Boys' Choir perform "STAR GATHERER"

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It's the world premiere of the "Star Gatherer", a opera commissioned to commemerate the 25th anniversary of the St. John's Boys' Choir. This story includes interviews with the composer, librettist, music director and lead adult actor.

View MPR Feature Story on opera.

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This story is sponsored by Tom Graham, your "Land Of ROCORI" State Farm Insurance agent.  If you are looking for great rates on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm has available.  Remember, whether you're looking for insurance or financial services... "like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."  Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

Fall Concert - ROCORI Band

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It's a compilation of the 7th, 8th, and Senior High Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Directed by Tony Hutar, in this story you'll get a sampling of all the songs performed during the entire one hour concert.

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This story is sponsored by Tom Graham, your "Land Of ROCORI" State Farm Insurance agent.  If you are looking for great rates on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm has available.  Remember, whether you're looking for insurance or financial services... "like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."  Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

ROCORI Band & Color Guard Performs

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This past weekend September 29th, was Homecoming at ROCORI High School in Cold Spring.  The ROCORI Marching Band and Color Guard performed during the halftime show at the Friday night Varsity football game.  The group is in the middle of their Fall Field Show season.  The show this year is entitled:  "Phantom of the Piano Studio".   We used two cameras to capture this performance and we think you'll enjoy the results.  Special thanks to Pat Grelson for her super camera work up on top of the press box.

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This story is sponsored by Tom Graham, your "Land Of ROCORI" State Farm Insurance agent.  If you are looking for great rates on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm has available.  Remember, whether you're looking for insurance or financial services... "like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."  Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

ROCORI Marching Band Summer Camp

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In this clip we interview Tony Hutar, the ROCORI Marching Band director. Tony conducted his second Marching Band Summer Camp and has just completed his first year in the ROCORI district.  We sprinkle in some footage that we captured of the practice for the marching band and also the color guard. Mr. Hutar has some aggressive plans for the ROCORI Band program in the near future.

It's HOMETOWN PRIDE WEEK in Cold Spring

Hometown Pride & Sesquicentennial Celebration • COLD SPRING

July 28-29
This year's Cold Spring hometown Pride festival will be bigger and better than ever. Included with the festival will be a celebration of the city of Cold Spring's 150th birthday known as the Cold Spring Sesquicentennial. Everything begins Friday July 28th on the grounds of the Gluek Brewing company in downtown Cold Spring. Along with the usual activities, food booths, car show and exciting entertainment, the festival will feature country recording star Tracy Byrd on Friday evening and will add dazzling fireworks to Saturday evenings live music & beer garden. Plan to be a part of this very special Hometown Pride - Sesquicentennial weekend festival.

FRIDAY  July 28
• Free Pancake Breakfast 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.
• Community Garage Sale All Day
• Medallion Hunt 1:00 p.m.
• Turtle Races 3:00 p.m.
• Big Wheel Races 4:00 p.m.
• Lovable Pet Contest 12:00 noon
• Kiddie Parade 5:30 p.m.
• Gluek Brewery Tours Noon to 5:00 p.m.
• Little Miss Cold Spring Pageant 5:00 p.m.
• Food Stands Noon to closing
• Beer Garden Noon to closing
• Tracy Byrd Concert 8:00 p.m.
• Diamondback 6:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY  July 29
• Red River Run    8 a.m.
• Craft Fair  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Car Show/Classic Snowmobiles/ Restored Tractors  7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Gluek Brewery Tours  noon to 5:00 p.m.
• City-wide Garage Sale all day
• Fire Department Water-ball Fight 7:00 p.m.
• “We Care Pride Ride” food shelf benefit motorcycle ride 2:30 p.m.
• Beer Can & Memorabilia Show & Swap Meet 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Live Music from 10:30 AM to Midnight
    Cold Spring Area Community Band 10:30 a.m.
    Hermie & Country Cruisers Noon-3:00 p.m.
    Ray Drontle Orchestra 4:00 p.m- 7:30 p.m.
    Maggie James Band 8:30 p.m.

• Fireworks at dusk representing 150 years bigger and better then ever
• Food booths and Beer Gardens available throughout the weekend.

It's A Parade! ... at ROCK-FEST

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This year's Rockville parade was held Saturday night as a part of the ROCK-FEST festival. We were unit number 79 among a total of around 100 units.

This is a story about the people sitting along the parade route and their willingness to do the "DigElog WAVE!" It's a fun piece with coverage of hundreds of folks who were enjoying the parade.

There's also great coverage here of the St. Cloud Community Band. The band, who was located right in front of the DigElogROCORI van, did some very nice things in this video story. You'll enjoy watching it.

ROCORI Wind Ensemble Spring Concert

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The ROCORI Wind Ensemble gave their final concert of the year last week.  Included with this story is recognition of those seniors who will be graduating on June 3rd, 2006.

They include:

* Heidi Brinker
* Katie Wolf
* Adam Kuechle
* Matt Neihoff
* Kurt Peterson

Two seniors received special awards. Adam Kuechle accepted the Marching Band Award and Katie Wolf was given the John Phillip Suza award.  This concert brought a close to Band Director Tony Hutar first year in the ROCORI School District.

Check out Director Hutar's first interview in August of 2005.

MAENNERCHOR Dinner & Song Night

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The Cold Spring Area Maennerchor will be conducting their Annual Dinner & Song Night at the Great Blue Heron restaurant in Cold Spring this Sunday, May 7th through Tuesday, May 9th.  The Maennerchor will sing many of their old favorites as well as a number of fun new selections.  Social hour begins each evening at 6:15 with dinner served at 7:30.

The Cold Spring Area Maennerchor is celebrating its 69th year this season.  Their humble beginnings date back to 1937 when Bob Theis, Maurice O'Connor, Glanville Smith, Allie Rausch and a few others would get together occasionally to do a bit of singing.  Their first performance was part of a school program in Rockville at the invitation of school teach Claire Yunik.

Over the past 20 years, the modern day Maennerhcor has performed internationally in Europe, the British Isles and in many parts of Canada. On April 28th of 2007, the Maennerchor will be host to the "Big Sing", the musical event of the year to be held at St. John's Abbey.  The concert will involve over 350 men's voices from across the midwest.  Get your tickets early, this concert will sell out.

Tickets for both the Dinner & Song Night as well as the Big Sing can be ordered by calling 320-597-9663.

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This story is sponsored by the Great Blue Heron restaurant in Cold Spring. From personal dining to weddings and banquets.  The Great Blue Heron specializes in "great food", "superb service", and a relaxing environment.  "Better Than Good... The GREAT BLUE HERON"

Great Blue Heron Website Link

ROCORI Jazz Choir - HAVING FUN!

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The ROCORI Jazz Choir is an elite combination of High School singers who try out for the privilege to be a part of this special performing group.  Students are chosen both for their singing skills and voice quality to match the total integrated sound of the group.

Dee Holsinger directs the group and enjoys the opportunity of working with this group of talented vocal kids.  "We sing at special events throughout the community and use the funds we raise to help pay for our choir accompanists." said Holsinger.

In this story you'll meet each of the Jazz Choir members and you'll here them sing one of their favorite songs, "Fly Me To The Moon".

The Jazz Choir was also featured on DigElogROCORI earlier in the school year when they performed at the Lions Annual "Meet Santa" breakfast.
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TIMBER

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Fall of 2005 brought some harsh weather to Minnesota.  The entire country, as we all know, suffered greatly from Mother Nature's angry annihilations.  The aftermath of a savage windstorm, in northern Minnesota, caused many established trees to perish.  During this storm, a 200-year-old tree came crashing down, near Backus, MN, to block the only entrance to a discrete lake residence.

This event inspired "TIMBER" a short film composed by Aaron Cheeley of Cold Spring.  Let's show him some Rocori support by voting for "TIMBER" at the St. Cloud Times Internet Film Festival!

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ROCORI Drumline 2006

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The ROCORI Drumline began in 1976 and has been a member of the Minnesota Percussion Association since the organization was formed in 1992.  The 2005-6 Drumline has 28 members under the direction of Percussion instructor Dick Rausch.

In this story you'll see the 2006 ROCORI Drumline performance of "Through the Streets".  You'll follow the group as it journeys through the world of percussion, searching for a bit of color in life. 

Music selections include HeliChopter, written by Chris Crockarell, Sans Revival, written by Chris Brooks, Metric Lips, written by Bela Fleck and arranged by David Steinquest, and Madagascar, written by Julie Davila.  The drill design is by Creative Solutions.

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This story was sponsored by the KRACKER JACKS DRUM SHOP in Waite Park.  Owned and operated by Randy Hansen and Dick Rausch, the Kracker Jacks Drum Shop offers quality percussion equipment for the beginner and professional alike.

From the best percussion equipment to professional lessons, the Kracker Jacks sales and support staff is committed to excellence.

Location:
630 West Division Street
Waite Park, MN  56387
320.229.8830  or  877.299.8830

Visit the Kracker Jacks Website

Guitar Festival - NEW YORK CITY

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Since 1999, the New York Guitar Festival has been examining virtually every aspect of the guitar’s musical personality. In addition to producing eclectic, multi-genre concerts and radio broadcasts, commissioning new works, and supporting innovative collaborations among outstanding artists, its Guitar Harvest series of recordings supports innovative outreach programs in our public schools.

This is a video created by DigElogROCORI that combines the multimedia resources found at the New York Guitar Festival website.  Through the power of the internet, this amazing annual event can even touch the lives of the people who live in the "Land Of ROCORI".

January 14 - February 8, 2006

Three weeks of spectacular guitar concerts to take place at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, The 92nd Street Y, World Financial Center Winter Garden, Merkin Concert Hall, Flushing Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, BB King Blues Club & Grill, and The Monkey. Artists include: Pepe Romero, Daniel Lanois, Jorma Kaukonen, Bill Frisell, Sonny Landreth, Cindy Cashdollar, Taj Mahal, Michelle Shocked, Dan Zanes + more!

New York Guitar Festival Multimedia Site

A Tour Of Ireland EURO II 1995

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It's time to start thinking about vacations and places to visit.  In this video you'll join the Cold Spring Maennerchor back in 1995 when they toured the British Isles.  This is a fun 5 minute tour of Ireland. 

The music of Ireland will guide you through the cities of Dublin, Cashel and Blarney. 

See the one and only Molly Malone as she wheels here wheel barrow through the streets of Dublin. 

Visit a mid-evil castle that is now a museum in the city of Cashel. 

Chuckle at local Cold Spring natives as they climb to the top of Blarney Castle and then turn upside down to kiss the Blarney stone.

This story was sponsored by Great Escapes Travel & Tours of Cold Spring.  Contact Rita at 320.685.8208  about the following upcoming tours:

Les Miserables                        
Sunday Feb 5, 2006                Ordway Theater

Chocolate March                   
Sunday March 5, 2006            3-Bed & Breakfast Tours

Church Basement Ladies       
Wednesday April 5, 2006        Plymouth Playhouse