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Put on the party hats, cue the confetti and strike up the band: Minnesota's 150th anniversary party kicked off with a jazz flourish on January 12 with the Roseville Winter Jazz Blast, the first of hundreds of Sesquicentennial events celebrating one and a half centuries of statehood. The event marked the debut of the official Minnesota state anniversary song, which will be heard at events throughout the year. Jane Leonard was on hand to unveil the first-ever public performance of Shines For All To See, commissioned by the Roseville Visitors Association. The song was composed by Dean Sorenson, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota and performed by JazzMN Big Band, directed by Dr. Doug Snapp with featured vocalists Judy Donaghy and T. Mychael Rambo. TO ORDER: This piece has been scored for any instrumental ensemble: Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, String Orchestra, or any combination. The vocal part can be sung by a male or female soloist, or a full chorus. Full Score and parts in PDF format are available for $50.00. For more information on performing this piece, please contact Dean Sorenson at soren048@umn.edu, or 612-624-2334. Dean Sorenson email: soren048@umn.edu phone: 612-624-2334 SHINES FOR ALL TO SEECommissioned by the Roseville Visitor's Association, Fanfare Attractions, amd MN 150in celebration of the Sesquicentennial of Minnesota © 2007 Dean Sorenson 
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