(Some quotes about the Give Get Sistet concert event.)

The Give Get Sistet (L to R): Valandra, Libby, Mankwe and me. Sept. 25, 2011. Photo by Patricia Boler

“Don’t just sit there, make music!”
(Surprise, surprise – that was me. *smile*)

“What’s wonderful about Sarah is her commitment to changing the world through music. She’s really doing this. What I like about her is her willingness to share with us and the musical community in the Twin Cities everything that she learns.”
– Michele Denise Michaels

“It was beautiful to witness your vision of community building through music in action and the experience was transformative for me … and my house. I want to thank you, Sarah, for having the courage to live your dreams; you are an inspiration.”
– Valandra!

“I am hoping there are A LOT more Sistet gigs in our future. Honestly, that was one of the most skillful, beautiful and soulful concerts I have ever heard. It was pure blessing for the audience/participants, and clearly it was for the artists too. Deep thanks for the rich experience.”
– Kim

“You all is good.”
– Kricket

“An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.”
– Samuel Smiles

“It’s not that successful people are givers; it is that givers are successful people.”
– Patti Thor

“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”
– William Shakespeare

A couple of months ago, I called up one of the Give Get gals and asked if she would be willing to let me host a concert event in her home. She said yes. (Thanks, V!)

Then I approached the rest of the Sistet about joining me in a spontaneous, a cappella concert. They all said yes. (Thanks, Sistet!)

Finally, my friend Michele Denise Michaels graciously agreed to MC the night. (Thanks, M!)

But, the support didn’t stop there.

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As the saying goes,  “It takes a village …” and my “village” has gone above and beyond to help me put together this event.

For weeks, friends and family have been offering help, from setting up to preparing the food to getting donations for the silent auction. (And, they got some great stuff! *grin*) They have also helped locate PAs, tables and chairs, glasses, dishes and to spread the word.

(Equally important, for more than a month my family has let me jabber excitedly about set lists, to-do lists and guest lists for the night. *smile*)

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I planned this event because I wanted to create a night of music that would let me reflect upon and share some of what I have studied during the last year. I love spontaneous singing for the opportunities it creates for me to laugh, feel, connect and discover with all of you.

This past year, my singing has blessed me with so many great experiences, superb singers and wonderful connections, but they’ve all been away from home. I am thrilled and grateful for an opportunity to sing spontaneously with and for my own community (even if I had to create the event myself! *smile*).

All that’s missing is you. Get in touch if you are in or near the Twin Cities and would like to attend this Sunday’s concert.