Rose Ensemble


The Rose Ensemble, is a vocal group that plays both medieval and modern music. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the group was founded by Jordán Šrámek in 1996.
The Rose Ensemble has appeared on American Public Media and the European Broadcasting Union. It has also been in live broadcasts on Iowa Public Radio and Vermont Public Radio.

Touring Programs

The Rose Ensemble has provides educational programs for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, as well as public libraries and other community organizations. The Rose Ensemble presentations and residencies include songs, instruments, and storytelling for grades K-12. Current K-12 programs include lessons based the Land of Three Faiths and American Roots programs.
For high school and college choirs, Šrámek and ensemble members provide musical and ensemble coaching and masterclasses, as well as opportunities for integrated rehearsals and performances with the Ensemble.
Public library programs discuss the history and research of the current concert programs, demonstrations of historic and unusual instruments, and cultural context for musical traditions.
The Senior Community Outreach program uses music from the American Roots program. After intensive training for the ensemble with ArtSage, this program was designed to maximize comfort of and participation by seniors of all abilities.

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