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The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham was founded in 1996 by Rodney
Wynkoop to provide superior choral performance opportunities for outstanding singers in North Carolina’s Triangle region (Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh). Its 32 members are selected mainly from among musicians who have sung in other choral groups under Dr. Wynkoop’s direction. VAE’s mostly a cappella repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the present.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
Sunday, February 26, 8 pm (ending time: 9 pm)
Duke Memorial United Methodist Church
504 West Chapel Hill St., Durham
Admission free
For more information:
call 919-660-3302
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PREVIEW CONCERT
VAE will perform the same concert that it is slated to sing for the upcoming convention of Southern Division of the American Choral Directors Association.
The repertoire is a great blend of dramatic, driving, tender, and sumptuous music:
- Taneyev - Sunrise
- Whitacre - I thank You God
- Parry - Fair daffodils
- Rautavaara - Suite de Lorca
- Paulus - Pilgrims' Hymn
- Kernis - I cannot dance, O Lord
Since the ACDA program is restricted to 25 minutes, the Feb. 26 concert will also feature vocal solos by VAE singers Elizabeth Terry, Erica Dunkle, Kristen Blackman, Patty Philipps, and Wade Henderson, all with accompanist Jane Lynch. |
Friday, March 2, 5:30 pm
Stevens Center for the Performing Arts
Winston-Salem, NC
This concert, however, is restricted to convention attendees and unfortunately is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. |
ACDA CONVENTION PERFORMANCE
VAE has once again been chosen on the basis of submitted recordings to perform at the Southern Division convention of the American Choral Directors Association. This will be its 4th appearance at a Southern Division convention; it has appeared at one ACDA national convention as well. The repertoire will be the same as in the February 26 concert in Durham. |
Sunday, June 10, 7 pm
Duke Chapel |
ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT
As it has done since its founding in 1996, VAE will perform its annual summer concert again this year. Repertoire and ticket information will be determined at a later date. Stay tuned! |
Friday, August 3, 8 pm
Duke Chapel
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PERFORMANCE AT HINSHAW MUSIC’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION WORKSHOP
Music by John Rutter, Allen Pote, and other composers. |
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