Open Doors Music Series

05/10/2012

Don't miss the exciting performance by Partners In Praise Girls Choir this Friday, May 11 at Ss. M&M!

Partners In Praise is spirited, highly disciplined, joyous group of girls grades 8-12 from throughout the greater Twin Cities area. The choir was formed in 1994 by Mrs. Julia Fahey specifically for the Broadway production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” starring Donny Osmond. At that time, the choir consisted of 23 members (both boys and girls) who, after intense rehearsals and tryouts, had the experience of a lifetime performing in more than 52 shows with Donny Osmond at the historic State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Following "Joseph," Mrs. Fahey formed Partners In Praise Girls Choir, which has gone on to perform for the American Choral Directors Festival (ACDA), the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA), numerous churches, Timberwolves games, the State Capitol, plus many more events. The choir also tours nationally or internationally each season.

OPEN DOORS is in its fifth season of providing music to feed the hungry. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the important work of 360 Communities (www.360communities.org) as they combat hunger throughout Dakota County. (Suggested donation: $10)

Concertgoers also are asked to bring non-perishable items to help restock the 360 Communities food shelves.

03/02/2012

Don't miss the debut concert of the Minneapolis Trio featuring three of the Twin Cities most well-known musicians.

Flutist and McKnight Fellowship Winner, Linda Chatterton; SPCO Associate Principal Cellist, Joshua Koestenbaum; and Pianist/Professor at Carleton College Matthew McCright will present their debut concert as a chamber group at 7:00pm Saturday, March 3, 2012 as part of the OPEN DOORS Music Series.

This dynamic trio will perform the world premiere of Chaconne and Toccata by Ethan Wickman, music professor at the University of Wisconsin. You'll also enjoy dazzling trios by Bohuslav Martinu and Norman Dello Joio, Belinda Reynolds' post-minimalist groove Cover and the French inspired Neo-Baroque Concert Sonata by Jean Michel Damase.

OPEN DOORS is in its fifth season of providing music to feed the hungry. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the important work of 360 Communities as they combat hunger throughout Dakota County. (Suggested donation: $10)

Also, please bring non-perishable items to help restock the 360 Communities food shelves. Thank you for your support!

10/01/2011

Our 5th season kicks off at 7:00pm tonight with a benefit concert by pianist Nicholas Phillips presenting an evening of Mozart, Papandopulo and Schumann. Admission is free - please bring canned goods and other non-perishable food for the the food shelves of 360 Communities, which serves our friends and neighbors throughout Dakota County. See you tonight!

04/07/2011

Unfortunately, our April 9 concert has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Thanks to everyone for supporting our 2010-2011 season. See you in the fall!

01/31/2011

A huge THANK YOU to the Eagan Patch for their story on our December 2010 concert. View their story and photos here ...

http://eagan.patch.com/articles/la-bonne-chanson-audience-sing-out

Acclaimed song recital group performed old Christmas favorites Saturday.

12/04/2010

It's time to take back our Christmas music! If you're tired of singing by yourself with the car radio or humming quietly to background music in stores, come show off your pipes and sing with La Bonne Chanson on Saturday, December 11! Bring your family and friends, plus non-perishable items for the Dakota County foodshelves.

10/31/2010

Inviting everyone to our first benefit concert of the season this Saturday 11/6. Great music and a great cause. If you can't make it, please share the invitation with your friends and post something on the wall. Thanks!