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who we are. whateverandeveramen. is a project-based ensemble dedicated to the performance of high quality choral literature of varied styles from all musical eras. While you may be familiar with much of the repertoire we perform, it is our goal to present the music in settings and venues which are not necessarily typical for choral music, and to create a context which inspires a new appreciation for the piece. It is our hope that rather than just a fan base of listeners, our audiences will become actively engaged in our music-making community. 

whateverandeveramen. is borrowed from a lyric by Ben Folds and is reinterpreted as a statement of faith, reflection, and finding a sense of inner peace in the face of adversity. Here, faith is not viewed as belonging to any particular set of beliefs but a faith in our own journey. It is the belief that whatever challenges we may face, life will find a way to work itself out. This ensemble uses music as a means of expressing this sentiment as we reflect upon life’s journey and the inevitable bumps along the way.

The current project is a performance of Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Op. 12, Nr. 6 by Hugo Distler, and Schmücket das Fest mit Maien, Op. 90, Nr. 4, by Arnold Mendelssohn. Each of these works will also be a part of a later recording, which will be completed in 2013.  Finances raised through this Kickstarter campaign will be used to complete all facets required for performance, including the hiring of singers, concert programs, music purchase, and obtaining rights for recording. 

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