Con Brio choir has busy weekend performing!

Our first performance in our formal attire...

Away in the Manger with Cantus on Nov. 28, 2009 at Harriet Island

Thank you Mrs. Keesling for the pictures!

Program for the Cantabile performance at the Veteran's Hosptial today

Veteran’s Day Concert
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veteran’s Hospital, Minneapolis

My Country ‘tis of Thee
Bells Ringing
Circle Round for Freedom

Presidential Proclamation (singer Julia Sunnarborg)
NOW , THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2009, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.

Pledge of Allegiance
Star-Spangled Banner

About Veterans Day (singer Connor Meany)
Great Britain , France, and other countries celebrate November 11th as Armistice Day to commemorate the ending of World War I on November 11, 1918. Fighting ceased at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month.
The history of the Veterans Day in the United States is as follows:
1919 - President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies of war.
1938 - The day becomes a federal holiday.
1954 - Congress changes the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor all United States Veterans.
Today, in the United States, Veterans Day commemorates the courage and patriotism of all the men and women who have served in the United States military.

America , the Beautiful

Veteran’s Day Reflections from our Presidents (singers Elsie Hanken and Ethan Quezada)
On this Veterans Day of 1961, on this day of remembrance, let us pray in the name of those who have fought in this country's wars, and most especially who have fought in the First World War and in the Second World War, that there will be no veterans of any further war -- not because all shall have perished but because all shall have learned to live together in peace. (John F. Kennedy, President of the United States).

Take the Time

Long after their honorable discharge, our veterans still symbolize what it means to be a citizen. Go to any community in this country and you will find veterans in positions of service and leadership. In so many ways, veterans live out the meaning of patriotism and idealism and concern for others. Those of us who are the children and grandchildren of veterans have seen those qualities up close -- each of us is better because of the influence of a veteran. And so is America… Every veteran once stood ready to give all for our country, and they know that a true soldier never welcomes war. This nation loves peace. We work and sacrifice for peace. (President George W. Bush, Veteran’s Day, 2002).

It Won’t Be Long Now
Closing Remarks – Ms. Schrooten
You’re A Grand Old Flag

More Spirtwear pictures!

Pajama bottoms (Angelica logo on the leg) and more pictures of the sherpa grey jacket and Navy full zipper fleece jacket.

Jackets, hats and bags!

The Sherpa jacket above is the grey one. It is like a sweatshirt with fake black sheep wool on the inside. It has a full zipper, a hood, a hidden ipod pocket and thumb holes in the sleeve cuffs. On the right is a dark navy full zipper fleece jacket with no hood. 1/4 zip fleece jackets are available too with no hoods. Both are navy. There are Angelica hats and a cinch bag with the logo.

Singing with the North Dakota Valley City Children's Choir on Friday, November 6, 2009

Spiritwear!

Just in time for the holidays - Angelica has sweatshirt hoodies, full zip fleece jackets, 1/4 full zip fleece pullovers, flannel pants, sherpa lined jackets, hats and cinch pack bags for sale.

First round of orders are due November 23!

Angelica singers receive HONORS

Congratulations to Angelica singer Sylvia Kaare who has been selected to participate in the 2009-10 Honor Choir program as part of the North Central American Choral Directors Association Conference. Sylvia will sing with other top high school singers from Minnesota and its five border states and will rehearse together and perform at Orchestra Hall next March.

Congratulations to Angelica singers Emma Liddle and Connor Meany above who have been selected to sing in the 4 - 6th grade Elementary Honors Choir at the November Minnesota State American Choral Conductors Association state-wide fall convention.

Slyvia, Emma and Connor were carefully selected as outstanding young Minnesota choral musicians from hundreds of applications.

Great night singing with CANTUS

The kids sounded fantastic tonight - everybody was raving about how great they were tonight! - Aaron Humble, Cantus

Cantanti Singer in Forever Plaid

Bloomington Jefferson High School Theatre Company will stage "Forever Plaid" 10/7 - 10/11 featuring Angelica singer Bridget Roepke.
Call 1-800-838-3006 for tickets.

New Season upon us...

The Angelica Board and Staff are busy getting ready for our 29th season of singing! We are very excited to have a new conductor on staff to lead the Cantanti Chamber Singers group. Mr. Philip Brown can't wait to get these kids together to start some singing!

Our 3rd Annual Back to Choir event is tomorrow and this year we are serving up a free Sloppy Joe dinner. We are all looking forward to seeing all of our singers and families back for a fun evening.

More exciting news to come!