Sabathani Vintage Voices: Love is...(full concert, 11/14/2024)

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Sabathani Vintage Voices: Love is...
November 14, 2024
Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis, MN

Sabathani Vintage Voices Choir
Robert Graham, conductor
John Jensen, Piano
Brian Kendrick, Drums
Erik Yates, Bass Guitar

Welcome to “Love is…”, our Fall 2024 concert, featuring music, poetry and original reflections written by our singers. The VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, and our partnership with Sabathani Community Center, turn 10 years old this year, and we are delighted to welcome you to celebrate this milestone with us throughout the year!

Program:
“September” - Maurice White, Al McKay, Allee Willis, arr. Mark Brymer
Words of Welcome! - Phyllis Harris
“Ubi Caritas” - 10th Century Anonymous Text, set by Audrey Snyder
Poem: “Winter Blahs” - Written and recited by Jean Herron
“Show Us How to Love” - Mark Miller
Audience Sing-along: “Love is…” - Abbie Betinis
“Dearly Beloved”- Jerome Kern
John Jensen, solo piano
Poem: “Break Down the Wall” by Janak Desai -Recited by Antonette Johnson
“Love Has Broken Down the Wall”- Mark Miller (Jean Herron, soloist)
“The Water is Wide”- American Folk Songs, arr. Rollo Dillworth
A Meditation on “If I Knew You”- Written and recited by Becky Coleman
“If I Knew You” - Mary Lynn Lightfoot
“Motown Snapshot” Medley - arr. Kirby Shaw
“I Love You” - Cole Porter
John Jensen, solo piano
Poem: “Tell Your Story”- Written and recited by Shirlee Callender
“Lean on Me” / “We Shall Overcome” - arr. Mark Hayes
A Reflection on “Journey On” - Written and recited by Debra Parker
“Journey On” - Derrick Fox
“I Sing Because I’m Happy” - Rollo Dillworth


VOCALESSENCE VINTAGE VOICES is an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults. Activities include choral rehearsals with conductor Rob Graham and accompanist John Jensen for 12 weeks, culminating in an on-site concert for friends, family and the community. Weekly rehearsals focus on the process of singing together, and incorporate sensory-rich activities, social and reflection time. This interactive, ongoing approach aims to elicit proven health benefits of creative arts, including improved health outcomes, reduced depression, increased engagement and pleasure, and improved self-esteem. This is a non-auditioned choir, and all singers are welcome! Interested in joining the choir? E-mail [email protected] – we would love to welcome you to this singing community!

SABATHANI SENIOR CENTER is the hub for many programs geared toward those 55 and better, including wellness care opportunities, informative seminars on current topics or events, art and technology classes, entertaining field trips to a theater concert, as well as a friendly gathering place where seniors can meet friends and neighbors. Our many activities and services are designed to help seniors maintain independent lifestyles. We also have fun! Seniors meet regularly to play cards or other games, attend the monthly Senior Reel Matinee in the Sabathani Auditorium, and share in the activities and services offered by other programs within the Sabathani Community Center building in Minneapolis,MN.