Mila Vocal Ensemble

Rejoice in the unique sounds of Eastern Europe! Mila Vocal Ensemble presents a choral tour of winter songs from countries such as Russia, Belarus, Georgia, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Ukraine. At turns rich, mysterious, thrilling, zesty, and lilting, this holiday music will warm your heart and invigorate your spirit. Radujsja! (Rejoice!)

Tickets available at the door.
$10 general admission / $5 youth, students and seniors

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2:00pm
United Theological Seminary (Bigelow Chapel)
3000 Fifth Street Northwest
New Brighton, MN 55112, USA
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Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:30pm
Hobgoblin Music (Stoney End Music Loft)
920 MN Hwy 19
Red Wing, MN 55066, USA
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Sunday, December 18, 2011, 2:00pm
Unity Church - Unitarian
732 Holly Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104, USA
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Mila Vocal Ensemble
Three appearances on A Prairie Home Companion
Now booking for Fall/Winter 2011 (click to hire Mila)
Click for a sound sample.

"Mila sings chords that Lutherans do not have in them. You would have had to stay out of church for a long time to be able to learn this music." – Garrison Keillor

About Mila

Mila is a professional women's vocal ensemble committed to the authentic reproduction of vocal traditions from over 30 countries in over a dozen distinct vocal styles. While grounded in the harmonic traditions of Eastern Europe, Mila's repertoire also includes music from Central and Western Europe, Asia and the Americas. Mila has performed to international acclaim, always pushing the boundaries of rhythm, harmony and styling.

Mila's nine singers all hail from unique musical backgrounds and have studied with renowned vocalists from Bulgaria, France, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain and Ukraine. Mila owes its accuracy and authenticity to passionate research and rigorous training with native speakers and performers. This versatile ensemble typically performs a cappella but its well-rounded repertoire also makes collaboration with instrumentalists a natural fit. Mila performs at parties, corporate and private events, schools, festivals and churches and also leads vocal and cultural workshops.

The name "Mila" has beautiful connotations—including "dear one," "love" and "celebration"—in many of the languages represented by its repertoire; it is also a common women's name in many Eastern European countries. Through the integrity of its music, Mila celebrates the beauty of the world's cultures.

Mila is: Jen Blecha, Barbara Hubbard, Kristi Larson, Laura Lentz, Kerri Meyer, Abby Morrisette, Marie Rule, Jackie Smith, Phala Tracy, Carol Wahl.

SUPPORT MILA: Mila Vocal Ensemble is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This means your generous donations to Mila are tax-deductible!

JOIN THE BABA POSSE!: Do you love Mila? Join the Mila "Baba Posse" and volunteer your time and expertise to help us grow. Volunteers are needed for a wide range of assignments. Check our volunteer page for current opportunities.

ATTENTION SINGERS: Mila is always looking for women with outstanding voices who love what we do. If you are interested in auditioning for Mila, please e-mail us to schedule a time. High and low voices are especially desirable, foreign language experience helpful.

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Radujsja! Rejoice in the Holiday Music of Eastern Europe

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