For 57 years, VocalEssence has provided opportunities for singers from the Twin Cities area to create incredible music together and build connections as part of the vibrant arts community in Minnesota. VocalEssence is known for introducing audiences to music and artists who are not yet known, often welcoming guest artists, composers, and conductors who are emerging, have unknown works, or represent a variety of cultures. Welcoming all members of the greater community, VocalEssence embodies the motto: Together We Sing.
Learn more about VocalEssence performing ensembles:
- VocalEssence Chorus—Our 110-voice chorus was called “one of the irreplaceable music ensembles of our time” by Dana Gioia, past chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
- VocalEssence Ensemble Singers—Established 1991, our 32-voice professional choir is known as one of Minnesota’s most highly trained, experienced and professional group of singers.
- VocalEssence Singers Of This Age—Founded in 2017, this dynamic group of 40 Twin Cities teenagers sing, dance, write their own music, rap, and—most importantly—reflect the diversity of our community in its membership.
- VocalEssence Vintage Voices—This program fosters the creation of choirs in assisted living communities and senior centers.