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SUMMARY:Viva Voce in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Viva Voce\, the select ensemble of Voices in Harmony\, conducted by Steven Szalaj\, Artistic Director. \nPurchase your tickets \nJoin us for a great evening of music\, food and fellowship.  You will hear a sampling of  a cappella music from the past to the present\, sacred and secular\, historic and modern.  The dinner is excellently prepared and presented by the staff at MCC.  Come with friends and family! \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2024\nConcert at 6PM in the Luecht Auditorium at MCC\nDinner immediately following in the Scot Room \nConcert Only – Adult $20 | Senior (60+) $15 | College/Student Free \nConcert & Dinner – $45 (Concert & Dinner packages must be purchased by April 1\, 2024) \nThose joining us for dinner\, please select your choice of entrée:\nHerbed Roasted Chicken Breast\naked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce \nDinner includes choice of entrée\, Caesar Salad with Dressing\, Vegetable\, Rice Pilaf\, Rolls and Butter\, Chocolate Cake\, Coffee\, Iced Tea and Water
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/viva-voce-in-concert/
LOCATION:Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College\, 8900 U.S. 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices in Harmony
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SUMMARY:Voices in Harmony Fall Concert: Refresh & Renew
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of music to Refresh & Renew your spirit and joy of life! \nCome hear Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with accompanist Randy Casey. \nGuest Artists on this concert will be The Winds Off The Lake Woodwind Quintet.  This fine ensemble\, comprised of local professional musicians\, will add lively instrumental colors to the performance.  They will accompany VIH in several works\, particularly A Cycle Round Britain  – arrangements of five beloved folksongs from the British Isles.  They will be featured in several selections by themselves. \nCLLICK HERE to see a list of the music to be performed! \nAdults: $20 \nSeniors (65+): $15 \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/voices-in-harmony-fall-concert-refresh-and-renew/
CATEGORIES:Voices in Harmony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T173000
DTSTAMP:20230503T194923Z
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SUMMARY:Voices In Harmony Spring Concert:SOAR into SONG!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with accompanist Randy Casey. \nVoices In Harmony presents SOAR Into SONG! – a choral concert that will make your spirit sing! On this richly varied program\, you will hear music by contemporary choral composers such as Stacy Garrop\, Craig Hella Johnson\, Paul Rardin\, Kim André Arnesen. Two works will feature french horn player Russ Henning. A highlight will be a collection of simple\, beautiful a cappella settings of songs from the Shaker tradition. Your spirit will soar with words from poets Walt Whitman\, Mattie J. T. Stepanek\, Euan Tait and others.  A PDF of the complete program is at the link below. \nJoin us as we SOAR Into SONG! \nVIH PROGRAM for MAY 7 2023 \nTICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! \nAdults: $20 \nSeniors (65+): $15 \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/vih-spring-concert-soar-into-song/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake\, 461 Pierson Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices in Harmony
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Gala: To The Future!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night out with music performed by EMA’s Chamber Ensembles\, EMA Youth Orchestra\, Encore Youth Choir and Voices in Harmony. A wonderful evening of music\, food\, fun and great company. Lively raffle games\, raffle baskets\, silent auction and a wine pull will be just some of the fun ways to raise money to benefit all students at EMA! All patrons need to purchase a ticket. \nTicket Prices: $50 early\, $60 after 11/30/2022. Ticket includes concert\, entree\, salad\, dessert and beverage. Cash bar will be available throughout the evening. No refunds or exchanges. Last day to purchase tickets is 12/16/2022.
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/18th-annual-ema-gala-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn-Crystal Lake\, 800 S Illinois Rte 31\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMA Youth Orchestra,Encore Youth Choir,Voices in Harmony
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SUMMARY:VIH December Concert: Sing Along Messiah
DESCRIPTION:VIH is proud to present their annual Sing Along Messiah – returning to a full presentation of this work after several years. Bring your score and sing along with VIH on the familiar choruses from Handel’s Messiah. The concert features Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with professional soloists. The chorus is accompanied by full orchestra made up of professional community musicians\, EMA Faculty and EMA Youth Orchestra Symphony members. \nSoloists for this year’s Sing Along Messiah are (click each for more information): \nClarissa Reis\, Soprano \nAshley Puenner\, Mezzo-Soprano \nChristopher Jackson\, Tenor \nRick Ziebarth\, Bass-Baritone \nAdults: $20 \nSeniors (65+): $15 \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/sing-along-messiah/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake\, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave.\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMA Youth Orchestra,Voices in Harmony
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SUMMARY:VIH Fall Concert: Song Arising!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with accompanist Randy Casey. \nSong Arising! is a concert of music about the inspiration to song.  Beauty\, faith\, family\, friends\, our homeland\, sunny days\, peaceful nights\, freedom\, acts of kindness and generosity: these things make our hearts sing.  Come and be inspired! \nAdults: $20 \nSeniors (65+): $15 \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/vih-fall-concert-song-arising/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake\, 461 Pierson Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices in Harmony
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Gala: Renaissance - Celebrate!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night out with music performed by EMA’s Chamber Ensembles\, EMA Youth Orchestra\, Encore Youth Choir and Voices in Harmony. A wonderful evening of music\, food\, fun and great company. Lively raffle games\, raffle baskets\, silent auction and a wine pull will be just some of the fun ways to raise money to benefit all students at EMA! All patrons need to purchase a ticket. \nTicket Prices: $45 early\, $55 after 1/3/2022. Ticket includes concert\, entree\, salad\, dessert and beverage. Cash bar will be available throughout the evening. No refunds or exchanges. Last day to purchase tickets is 1/21/2022.
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/ema-gala-benefit-renaissance-celebrate/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn-Crystal Lake\, 800 S Illinois Rte 31\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMA Youth Orchestra,Encore Youth Choir,Voices in Harmony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T173000
DTSTAMP:20211115T234958Z
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SUMMARY:VIH December Concert: Renaissance - Glorious
DESCRIPTION:VIH is proud to present the Midwest premier of Kirke Mechem’s Befana: A Christmas Fable.  This new\, 35-minute work is presented with an orchestra or professionals and outstanding students\, professional soloists and members of the Encore Youth Choir. For the rest of the program\, bring your score and sing along with VIH on six choruses from Handel’s Messiah. The concert features Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with accompanist Randy Casey.  Tickets on sale NOW!. \nRead The Ballad of Befana\, a poem by Phyllis McGinley \nAdults: $20 \nSeniors (65+): $15 \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/vih-december-concert-renaissance-glorious/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake\, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave.\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encore Youth Choir,Voices in Harmony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T190000
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DTSTAMP:20211028T220804Z
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SUMMARY:VIH Fall Concert: Renaissance - Triumph of Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Voices in Harmony\, one of McHenry County’s premier adult community choirs\, conducted by Steven Szalaj with accompanist Randy Casey. \nYou will hear familiar melodies in expressive arrangements and dynamic new compositions by living writers. You will experience tender a cappella sounds and vibrant\, rhythmic accompanied works. Be moved. Be alive. Here. Now. Together. \nTickets on sale NOW! \nAdults: $20 early/$25 at the door \nSeniors (65+): $15 early/$20 at the door \nChildren (18 and younger): Free with paying adult \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://encoremusicacademy.org/event/vih-fall-concert-renaissance-triumph-of-spirit/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake\, 461 Pierson Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices in Harmony
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