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Great Northern Theatre Company presents THE MUSIC MAN!

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The Great Northern Theatre Company, a non-profit community theatre company in Cold Spring, will present their 17th summer production with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man at Glanville Smith Auditorium at Rocori High School.  Performances will be in air-conditioned comfort Thursday–Saturday, July 31st – August 2nd, and the following Wednesday–Friday, August 6th – August 8th.  Tickets are on sale at the box-office every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm thru July 29th and each performance night from 6 to 8pm.  Order tickets by calling (320) 241-GNTC (4682).  Check out all of the details about the show – including pictures and biographies of the cast and crew - by visiting our web site at www.gntc1.com.

Directed by Vicki Meyer and featuring Scott Harris, Elizabeth Schultz, Karla Reichel, Calvin Kalthoff, Ron Woods, Sherri Ask, and many children and entire families, this well-known family show includes many familiar songs including Goodnight, Ladies, Shipoopi, Til There Was You, Ya Got Trouble, Gary Indiana, The Wells Fargo Wagon, and Seventy-Six Trombones.  Make plans now to see some of the great talent our community has with GNTC’s THE MUSIC MAN.

Friends of the Library Variety Show * VICKY MEYER

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Here's another act from the "Friends of the Library Variety Show" that took place earlier this year.  In this act we'll see multi-talented Vicki Meyer sing a medley of songs from 'Phantom of the Opera'.  Vicki is accompanied by Jeannie Schoephoerster on violin and Craig Kimmerle on piano.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy this lovely Andrew Lloyd Weber music.

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GNTC presents: THE MUSIC MAN

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St. John's Boys' Choir In Czech Republic (live final concert)

Dobry den!
(Good day!)

My apologies for taking so long to send you another update. Things have been very busy for both the boys and the staff. The Festival has been in full swing and the final concert in Dvorak Hall is tonight. The boys continue to receive compliments from Festival staff and the other conductors – compliments about their performance, behaviour, camaraderie and openness to interacting with boys from other choirs. Here’s a little run-down of what we’ve done recently:

Thursday: In the morning the boys had their solo concert performance and received wonderful reviews, especially about Mi’kmaq Honour Song. They then spent the afternoon in Prague. Unfortunately the weather was uncooperative, but they made do. The security guards at St. Vitus Cathedral, in the middle of the Prague Castle allowed the boys to stay in the church during the huge rainstorm and the boys sang in the church, entertaining other tourists visiting the church at that time. They also visited the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge. The rain took away some of our shopping time, but we did end up going into a mall where many of the boys bought Czech soccer jerseys.

Friday: The first gala Festival Concert in Dvorak Hall. The boys performed impressively, and in fact one of our own boys (Charlie Slivnik) began the entire concert with a solo of Bob Chilcott’s “Dona Nobis Pacem”. It was an incredibly hectic day, but the boys did so well. They were rewarded at the end with a giant picnic, and although the 4th of July fireworks were cancelled due to weather, the boys played soccer at night and had a good time.

Saturday: This was a completely free day. We started the day playing the Estonians in soccer (sadly, we were humiliated, 7-3, but it was still fun). The afternoon consisted of swimming in the amazing AquaCenter and having a pizza dinner at the SportCafe.

Today is the final festival concert and you can listen to it LIVE on Czech Radio. The concert is at 5:00pm CEST (10:00am in Minnesota). Go to:
http://www.rozhlas.cz/zive/#vltava

MISSED IT LIVE...  download the entire 2 hour program (MP3 - 160 mb file )

Download StJohnsBoysChoirCzech.mp3

As we are heading into the mountains tomorrow, we will likely not get another chance to send you an update, so I hope you get a chance to listen to the concert and we look forward to seeing you all back in Minnesota VERY early on Thursday morning!

Na shledanou!
(Goodbye!)

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André Heywood
Artistic Director, The St. John's Boys' Choir

St. John's Boys' Choir Leaves For Czech Republic

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The SJBC Concert Choir departed on Friday, June 27 for the Czech Republic where they will represent the United States and the state of Minnesota at the International Boys' and Men's Choral Festival in Hradec Králové and Prague. The boys will travel throughout various regions of the country, exploring the nation's architecture, history and culture. This marks the choirs second trip to the Czech Republic.

In this video you'll join the boys and their parents as they say final farewells the day of their departure.  The concert tour this year is being lead by the Boys' Choir new concert choir director André-Louis Heywood.   André Heywood joined the St. John's Boys' Choir staff a year ago.  He has a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the Don Wright Faculty of Music of the University of Western Ontario.

Another special feature of this video story is a short interview with Br. Paul Richards as he reflects back on the very first trip the Boys' Choir took to Europe.  It was for 21 days and included a combination of about 30 boys and numerous parent chaperones. This years tour will include 13 days in the Czech Republic.

Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28
The boys did a great job of dealing with the more than 30 hours of travelling and sight-seeing. They journed first to Hluboka Castle before settling in the hostel at Cesky Krumlov. Lukas Pribyl of Boni Pueri is serving as their guide for these first few days.

     
Sunday, June 29
The day began by attending mass at the Church of St. Vitus. The boys were *excellent*, being very attentive even though they didn't understand a single word. They also tried singing along with some of the Czech hymns. They then spent some time rehearsing in the lobby of the hostel, drawing a number of visitors passing by on the street. After lunch was some time for shopping followed by a tour of the town on wood rafts. The boys had a free evening for socialization.       

Monday, June 30
The boys started the day with a silent breakfast (a tribute to Br. Paul pehaps?) and then set off to Hradec Králové, the site of the Festival. They enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Duran restaurant and then headed into their venue rehearsal at Holy Spirit Cathedral, a 700-year old church in the Old Town square. The boys had a great rehearsal and then spent some time settling into their dorms and having dinner. They then attended the opening ceremonies of the festival, featuring a cameo performance by each choir. The boys were particularly impressed with Boni Pueri, the host choir, and with the American Boychoir who they will sing with in November. Tomorrow begin the long days of festival rehearsals!

Friends of the Library Variety Show * BILL GOEDE

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Here's another act from the "Friends of the Library Variety Show" that took place earlier this year.  In this act we'll see Kasi Stein, accompanied by Craig Kimmerle sing "Memory".  Stein's song will be interrupted by  none other than Cold Spring's own Bill Goede, who does a comic skit with Stein that culminates with Goede demonstrating some of his musical talents on the harmonica.

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Friends of the Library Variety Show * Jim DeRose

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This is another of the many great acts in the "Friends of the Library Variety Show." In this one Jim DeRose plays some beautiful music on his accordion. He is a very skilled player and his unique talent really shows in this video.

This is the 10th act of the "Friends of the Library Variety Show" and I hope you stay in touch until the next act arrives.


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Friends of the Library Variety Show * Hannah Molitor

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In this act Hannah Molitor sings the country song "Cowboy Sweetheart". The song includes an excellent opportunity for Hannah to showcase her yodeling skills. This is a great song sung by a delightful young lady.

This is the 9th act of the "Friends Of The Library Talent Show" stay in tune for even more to come.

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Fund Raising Talent Show * Performing Clowns

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Fun and laughter is what this video is all about.  Its another entry in the "Friends Of The Library Variety Show" that took place a few months ago.  The idea, planning and organizing of the show was all the inspiration of girl scout Lauren Rieffer, to help raise money for a new library in Cold Spring.  She, along with her parents, put the show together with the help of many talented local performers.

In this act, the River Of Life clowns are performing a skit called "Story Time".  Its a new version of "Mary Had A Little Lamb" that includes the phrase... "down came the rain".   You'll have to watch this short video to see how this little twist in the story brings fun and laughter to you and the viewing audience.

This is the seventh act, in a series of over a dozen, that we'll continue to share with you in the weeks ahead.


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Fund Raising Talent Show * Alivia Tacheny

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Alivia Tacheny plays the piano for the sixth act in the ROCORI Talent Show. She is a wonderful piano player and enjoys playing. She is a 6th grader at Cold Spring Elementary. She has a great amount of talent and is proud to show it off in this act of the talent show. This is just one of the many entertaining acts in the, "Friends of the Library Variety Show."  Stay tuned for more variety show acts in the coming weeks.


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3 Year Old Tyler Hibbison Sings National Anthem

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Sometimes very special things come in very small packages.  In this video story your'll meet 3 year old Tyler Hibbison.  Tyler has been going to ROCORI basketball games since he was born.  Yes... literally since the day he was born.  You see his dad Matt Hibbison is assistant coach of the ROCORI varsity team and his mom Shelli has always attended the games even before Tyler was born.  As Tyler had matured through ages 1, 2 and now 3 at basketball games, he has always loved standing and singing along to our countries national anthem. 

On Friday, Februray 29th, 2008, at his ripe young age of 3 years old, Tyler stood before a jam packed croud in the gymnasium at ROCORI High School in Cold Spring, Minnesota, USA.  Tyler took the microphone from his dad and without a moments hesitation began singing the Star Spangled Banner.  He sang it from beginning to end.  A solid performance that even American Idol audiences would have stood up and cheered for.  What an amazing young man.  I can't wait to see what he'll be up to about 10 years from now.

A special thank you goes out to Tyler's mom, Shelli Hibbison, who captured this moment for all of us to enjoy. 

The Alarmists "Hired Gun"

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This story features footage from “The Unknown Event” on Friday November 16, 2007 at The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The Alarmists are a local rock and roll band that has quickly gained a large following. They have enjoyed critical acclaim and hope that their popularity will grow in the Central Minnesota area. Please check out their website @ www.thealarmistsband.com. Here is one of their songs in full.

Community Band Concert Scheduled: March 11th, 2008

Everyone is invited to escape the cold, dreary days of winter and come hear some wonderful band music as the Rocori High School Bands and the Cold Spring Area Community Band perform in concert on Tuesday, March 11^th. Director Tony Hutar will lead the bands in the 7:00pm concert at the Glanville Smith Auditorium at Rocori High School in Cold Spring.

 

The late Cold Spring historian/author/composer/musician/architect Glanny Smith attended all of the arts offerings at our schools and in the community in his day and provided his own lively review in his weekly column from Your Uncle Glanny (YUG). Come delight in the offerings of our own musicians as Glanny would – you won’t be disappointed and will enjoy a fine evening of music. Admission is free, so we’ll see you there!

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Fund Raising Talent Show * Hailey Bzdok

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In another great act during the "Friends of the Library Variety Show", 7th grader Hailey Bzdok sings a favorite song from 1965, "Do You Believe In Magic" made famous by the Lovin Spoonful.

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Meet the COLD SPRING MAENNERCHOR 2008

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In this story, Tim Jarnot, director of the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor, gives us a quick review of what's happening with the group during the first part of 2008.  The Maennerchor practices every Wednesday evening at the ROCORI High School choir room.  New members are always welcome and if you're interested just give a call to Duane Kuss @ 320.685.8603.
   

Early Years Maennerchor Members (click photo to enlarge)

Since 1981, the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor (Maennerchor means "Men's Chorus" in German) has been a member of the Associated Male Choruses of America (AMCA) which is a national organization of male choruses.  The Maennerchor is a part of the Upper Midwest District of the AMCA involving choirs from such places as Rochester, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Jamestown, ND; Grand Rapids, MN and many other cites. 

Maennerchor in German vests 1992 (click photo to enlarge)

Each year a different choir plays host to this weekend long event including a variety of activities for the choirs, their members and their wives. The culmination of the weekend is the joint "BIG SING" concert held Saturday night open to the public.  In 2007 the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor sponsored this esteemed event for the first time and was honored to bring it to the people of central Minnesota.

Maennerchor 1999 Marshall, MN BIG SING (click photo to enlarge)

The BIG SING concert included many chorus numbers sung by the massed group and several solo numbers by select choirs.  A special attraction this year was a selection sung by a festival choir comprised of a few members from each representative choir.  The grand finale of the evening included the singing of the "Hallelujah Chorus" by F. Handel, accompanied by the magnificent St. John's Abbey pipe organ.

Cold Spring Maennerchor Christmas concert,  Melrose, MN  2002  (click photo to enlarge)

In 2008 the Maennerchor will be attending the Big Sing held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Their host choir will be the Eau Claire Male Chorus.  Other major performances during the coming year include a "Mini Sing" in Wisconsin the the Clark County Male Chorus and the Maennerchor's Annual Dinner & Song nights that will be held at the Great Blue Heron Restaurant. 

Cold Spring Maennerchor
P.O. BOX 353
Cold Spring, MN  56320

For more information:  Call Duane Kuss :  320.685.8603
Cold Spring Area Maennerchor Website

2007 Photo taken to commemorate the Maennerchor's Big Sing sponsorship.

TO LEARN MORE...
Maennerchor Fall 2007 Oktoberfest in Richmond
Maennerchor Big Sing - MEET THE BLANDIN MALE CHORUS
MAENNERCHOR Christmas Dinner & Song Nights
Annual Maennerchor Pancake Breakfast
Maennerchor's Trip To Ireland
Maennerchor @ Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany 
Cold Spring Area Maennerchor Website
Associated Male Chorues of America Website

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