Name: WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize | Northrop Feb 23, 2025
Start: 2025-02-23
End: 2025-02-23
Location: Carlson Family Stage at Northrop

VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists—actors, dancers, storytellers, and musicians—to present songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Become part of the journey to “keep your eyes on the prize and hold on.” Experience the weaving of stories that connect past struggles to the present pursuit of an equitable future for all. Lift your voice to commit to continue the legacy of those who fought for freedom, as we march towards racial justice.

You might enjoy this performance if you loved:

VocalEssence: Welcome Christmas, Let Freedom Ring, the Amplifying Solidarity Series.

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VocalEssence choral members laugh and sing.

VocalEssence singers. Photo © Kyndell Harkness.

VocalEssence singers. Photo © Kyndell Harkness.

VocalEssence singers. Photo © Kyndell Harkness.

VocalEssence on a lavendar and blue lit stage.

VocalEssence singers perform at Northrop. Photo © Lisa Miller.

The Carlson Family Stage emits a red glow in the dark theater.

Performance on the Northrop stage. Photo © Lisa Miller.

Red and blue colors fill the stage during a VocalEssence performance.

VocalEssence singers and guests perform at Northrop. Photo © Lisa Miller.

Carlson Family Stage lit red in the dark theater.

VocalEssence at Northrop. Photo © Lisa Miller.

Thomasina Petrus performs a spotlit solo.

Thomasina Petrus perofrms at Northrop. Photo © Lisa Miller.

Thomasina Petrus performing a solo with columns of blue light in the background.

G. Philip Shoultz III raises both arms as he conducts.

VocalEssence chorus sings behind a soloist.

VocalEssence chorus sing holding open books.

Quotes / Reviews

“A WITNESS Concert is a beautiful thing, uplifting and inspiring.”—MinnPost

“VocalEssence, one of the Twin Cities’ premier singing ensembles, has shone a light on African American musical genius and ingenuity through its WITNESS concert.”—Star Tribune

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize

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Related Event(s)

VocalEssence: Welcome Christmas

Student Matinee: WITNESS Young People’s Concert Eyes Still on the Prize

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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