The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
Minneapolis composer Carol Barnett made history when she combined the traditional form of a mass with the vibrant energy of a bluegrass band. And not just any bluegrass band: Carol wrote it for the Midwest’s pre-eminent bluegrass band Monroe Crossing, and it is Monroe Crossing that joins the Minnetonka Choral Society for our most dynamic, unbuttoned concert ever.
Our journey to the outer reaches of choral repertoire will also include spoken music, a Creole folk shout, plus Dave Brubeck jazz. And Monroe Crossing will add some of their top hits. We’ve never given a concert like this one!Critics rave: “In the realm of twentieth and twenty-first century classical music, rarely is a new work declared a ‘masterwork’ soon after its premiere… The music uplifts the poetry and interweaves the chorus and band into a masterful patchwork.”
Spring Concert 2012 Details
| Date: | Sunday, April 22nd at 3pm |
| Location: | Hopkins High School |
| Ticket price: | $18 for adults - $10 for students (17 and younger) |
| Buy tickets: | Available at the door or directly from MCS members |
| Bulk tickets: | Contact our Ticket Sales Chair Jacque Ridgway |
| Tickets online: | Use your credit card via our secure Buy Now button below and pick up your tickets at Will Call |
Special Guests ~ Monroe Crossing
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Based in Minnesota, the group plays an average of 125 shows a year at major venues and festivals, frequently for non-bluegrass audiences — and people often comment that they’d never really liked bluegrass music until they attended a Monroe Crossing concert!
Monroe Crossing is made up of five very distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds and tastes, combining for a very unique ensemble sound. Among their many honors, Monroe Crossing was selected to showcase at the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association Convention and they were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The only bluegrass band ever nominated as “Artist of the Year” by the Minnesota Music Academy (MMA), Monroe Crossing won the 2003 MMA “Bluegrass Album of the Year” award. The group also took home four awards — for Female Vocalist, Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo — at the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s 25th Anniversary Awards Banquet.
Minnetonka Choral Society
If you would like to join us, support our non-profit organization or buy concert tickets, please call 952-476-1922 or contact the MCS. We look forward to sharing beautiful music with you!