Artists’ Vocal Ensemble (AVE) is a professional choral ensemble directed by

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specialist

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. AVE has become known in the

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for presenting sacred

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for today’s spiritual seekers. Founded on

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2004, AVE brings to life many of the masterworks from the

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and Tudor periods. While presenting programs of scholarly interest, AVE strives to create experiences that are emotional, spiritual, and contemplative.

Current vocalists

* ''Sopranos'': Tonia d'Amelio, Rita Lilly, Shauna Fallihee, Carol Kessler * ''Altos'': Heidi Waterman, Celeste Winant, James Apgar, Clifton Massey * ''Tenors'': Sam W. Smith, Steven Ziegler, David Kurtenbach, Neal Rogers * ''Basses'': Nicholas Grishkoff, Josh Henderson, Micah Epps, Chung Wai Soong

References

External links

Official site

YouTube media page

''California Fusion'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice

''Saint Francis of Assisi'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice

''Monteverdi Vespers'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice

''Beauty Awakens'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice

''Josquin des Prez'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice

''Missa Veni Sancte Spiritus'' review, San Francisco Classical Voice
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