There is a phrase we have largely forgotten: "I'm sorry."
Music has an undeniable role in uniting people around a shared political message. MPLS (imPulse) celebrates and recognizes the power and significance of music and politics as we present "We Hold These Truths." Our featured repertoire is Paul Winchester’s An American Mass, a new choral work that provides a shared perspective of the contemporary American political environment.
An American Mass is not about policy or platform. It does not ideate a world where everyone gets along and agrees with one another. It is about our shared humanity and our relationship with one another and the United States. Our mission with this project is to usher in more opportunities for people to build connections and learn from one another.
This performance is presented in partnership with Braver Angels, a cross-partisan national organization promoting courageous citizenship by renewing civic culture and building trust across political differences. Braver Angels will lead a talk-back conversation following the performance, along with an invitation to attend a scheduled Braver Citizens workshop.
For a complete libretto of An American Mass, CLICK HERE
An American Mass is not about policy or platform. It does not ideate a world where everyone gets along and agrees with one another. It is about our shared humanity and our relationship with one another and the United States. Our mission with this project is to usher in more opportunities for people to build connections and learn from one another.
This performance is presented in partnership with Braver Angels, a cross-partisan national organization promoting courageous citizenship by renewing civic culture and building trust across political differences. Braver Angels will lead a talk-back conversation following the performance, along with an invitation to attend a scheduled Braver Citizens workshop.
For a complete libretto of An American Mass, CLICK HERE
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Event Date:
Sunday, October 25 - 3:00 p.m. Location: St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Admission: $0 - 20 $20 - Suggested Donation (Pay-What-You-Can options available) Tickets Available HERE or at the door. Accessibility: Accessible seating available. Additional accessibility needs will be honored with advanced request. Please email us at [email protected] or reach us by phone at 319-830-3021. |
Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement promoting Courageous Citizenship, building together across political and societal differences to strengthen our democratic republic.
Braver Angels leads workshops, debates, and trainings designed to bridge political divides and promote a shared humanity. For more information, visit BraverAngels.org.
Braver Angels leads workshops, debates, and trainings designed to bridge political divides and promote a shared humanity. For more information, visit BraverAngels.org.
About the composer: Paul Winchester
Paul Winchester is an award-winning composer, performer, educator, and music director in Minneapolis, MN. As a composer, Paul's work has been commissioned and performed by The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, The Society for New Music, the Ohio Shakespeare Festival, the Wooster Symphony, and numerous church and school choirs. Paul received his B. Mus in Composition from The College of Wooster and his M. Mus in Composition at Syracuse University, where he was a Heaton Fellow and a recipient of the Brian Israel Award.
