We have arrived…

The Rose Ensemble arrived safe and without issue at Charles DeGaulle Airport this morning.  After retrieving our luggage, we met our guide, Dominique, for the first Festival in Autun.  Wearily, we boarded our bus and headed south and east for the 5 hour journey. I...

It’s July and Two More European Festivals!

It seems that I just got back from Legnano, Italy and here I am, preparing for another tour this time to France. The first festival that I will be performing in with The Rose Ensemble will be The Musique en Morvan 2008: Festival de l’Oratorio in Autun, France....

AGO Convention

A big week is about to happen in Minneapolis.  The American Guild of Organists is holding their National Convention in our fair city with lots of events that will be open to the public (click here for the schedule). The opening celebration will the the church service...

Countdown to Italy!

The time is approaching! Just a few more days (June 3rd) and The Rose Ensemble embarks on its 3rd European tour.  This time we will be at the La Fabbrica del Canto International Choral Festival in Legnano, Italy just outside of Milan.  We are honored to be...
The Basilica by Candlelight

The Basilica by Candlelight

What a beautiful show last night.  The ambiance couldn’t have been more perfect with the lights gently dimming from piece to piece.  My wonderful comrades performed impeccably and the crowd couldn’t have been more gracious allowing us to sing without...
Busy Week Ahead…

Busy Week Ahead…

If you’re looking for something to do in St. Paul or Minneapolis, check out the next Rose Ensemble concert.  Music from the Medieval Period featuring Perotin, Codex Calixtinus, and F Manuscript.  Some background on the music in the Codex Calixtinus: The Codex...