The Rose Ensemble

Type of music played: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque
Type of Ensemble: Choral/vocal ensemble, Chamber ensemble
Number of players in group: 11-15
Fee range of programs: $7,000-$9,999

Website of ensemble:

http://www.roseensemble.org

State/Province where ensemble is based:

Name of performers in the ensemble and the instruments they play:

Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director; 10-12 vocalists; 3-5 instrumentalists (including vielle, rebec, viola, 'ud, ukulele, guitar, early American banjo, harp, hurdy-gurdy, psaltery, recorder, percussion). Varies with program.

Paragraph about the ensemble:

Founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Jordan Sramek, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that stirs the emotions, challenges the mind and lifts the spirit. The Saint Paul, Minnesota group tours internationally with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and 25 languages, including new research in Middle Eastern, European and American vocal traditions. The Rose Ensemble was a recipient of the Chorus America Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence in 2005 and first-prize winner at the 2007 Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain (part of the European Choral Grand Prix). Founder Jordan Sramek received the 2010 Louis Botto Award from Chorus America “for entrepreneurial zeal.” The Rose Ensemble’s 16th anniversary season highlights include appearances at Cornell Concert Series (Ithaca, NY), University of Vermont Lane Series, The National Gallery (Washington, D.C.), Secrest Artist Series (Winston-Salem, NC), J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles, CA), and a collaboration with Piffaro, The Renaissance Band (Philadelphia, PA and MN). The Ensemble has released 9 recordings.

Booking Contact Information

Booking Contact Person:

Lisa Sapinkopf

Booking Contact Address:

Lisa Sapinkopf Artists

Address cont.:

9 Commodore Drive, Suite A-309

Booking Contact City:

Emeryville

Booking Contact State/Province:

Booking Contact Zip/Postal Code:

94608

Booking Contact Country:

United States

Booking Contact Phone Number:

510.428.1533

Booking Contact Fax:

510.428.9333

Booking Contact Email:

LSapinkopf@aol.com

Booking Contact Website:

http://www.roseensemble.org/hire/concerts.html

Educational/Outreach add-ons available:

Workshops • Master Classes • Programs for K-12 students (All educational/outreach activities can be tailored for size of group, age range and experience level of participants)

Titles of touring programs for 2011-12:

CANTIGAS FROM THE LAND OF THREE FAITHS: Voices of Ancient Mediterranean Christians, Jews & Muslims • SLAVIC WONDERS: Feasts & Saints in Early Russia, Poland & Bohemia • AND GLORY SHONE AROUND: Early American Ballads, Hymns, Dances & Spiritual Songs • THE LAST QUEEN OF HAWAI‘I: Music from the Soul of the Hawaiian Saga • CELEBREMOS EL NIÑO: A Mexican Baroque Christmas • IL POVERELLO: Exploring the Life & Deeds of St. Francis of Assisi

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