Mila Vocal Ensemble

Mila is auditioning new singers! We are looking for women with outstanding voices who love what we do. We are especially interested in low voices. For information about audition requirements and preparation, and to schedule a time for the evening, send an e-mail to: info@milavocalensemble.com

Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Unity Church - Unitarian
732 Holly Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104, USA
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About Mila

Mila Vocal Ensemble
Three appearances on A Prairie Home Companion
Now booking for Spring/Summer 2012 (click to hire Mila)
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"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

Mila is a professional women's vocal ensemble committed to the authentic reproduction of over a dozen distinct vocal styles, grounded in the harmonic traditions of Eastern Europe and Russia. Mila has performed to international acclaim, always pushing the boundaries of rhythm, harmony and styling.

Mila owes its accuracy and authenticity to passionate research and rigorous training with native speakers and performers. The ensemble typically performs a cappella, but its well-rounded repertoire also makes collaboration with instrumentalists a natural fit. Mila performs at concerts, vocal and cultural workshops, festivals, schools, churches and corporate and private events.

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's singers hail from unique musical backgrounds and have studied with renowned vocalists and instrumentalists from Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine.

Mila is: Jen Blecha, Nikki Gunther, 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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