Announcing our 45th Season!

Each year we commit to reinvent ourselves to give you a sense of adventure and a fresh point of view that is steeped in beauty and artistry. Our new season is no exception with heartwarming premieres, prominent collaborations, and guest artists that surprise and delight. Join us as a subscriber in 2013-2014!

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There Was a Child
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 4 pm

Opening our 45th season in the newly refreshed Orchestra Hall, VocalEssence and The St. Olaf Choir will share the stage, giving the U.S. premiere of Jonathan Dove's There Was a Child.

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Cocktails & Cabaret
Monday, November 18, 2013 from 5:30-8 pm (cocktail hour 5:30-6:30, program begins at 6:30)

What good is sitting alone in your room — come hear the music play! VocalEssence presents Cocktails & Cabaret, a special benefit event with Philip Brunelle at the piano.

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VocalEssence Introduces New Assistant Artistic Director

Meet our new Assistant Artistic Director, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, who will join Philip Brunelle and Sigrid Johnson on the artistic staff of VocalEssence in August!

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Kare 11: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! connects choirs and cultures

Kathy Lara's students at Windom Dual Spanish Immersion School have a connection with ¡Cantaré! composer Gerardo Cárdenas on several fronts. They speak a common language, Spanish, and through music, they are learning about the culture of Mexico. Kare 11 TV visited their classroom in May.

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