VocalEssence – Philip Brunelle, artistic director

Spooky tales, a signature monologue and spirited sing-alongs will make this family-friendly Halloween concert a treat for all. Along with storyteller Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion familiars Tim "R.I.P." Russell, Sue "Styx" Scott, "Screamin'" Tom Keith and Rich "Bones" Dworsky will join the VocalEssence Chorus conducted by Philip "Phantom" Brunelle.

British composer Judith Bingham contributes her newest piece, Ghost Towns of the American West, to the festivities. This work was made possible by a Barlow Foundation grant awarded to for her to compose a new work for three choruses: the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers in Minneapolis, the BBC Singers in London and the University of Utah Singers in Salt Lake City.

Plus, this special event is a benefit for VocalEssence community engagement programs that that serve schoolchildren, college students, adults, singers and composers.

Regular price tickets are $20-$35 (half price for students). A special section of VIP seating priced at $100 per ticket ($55 tax-deductible) is available that includes an exclusive post-concert reception with all of our special guests from A Prairie Home Companion.

This special event may also be ordered along with your VocalEssence season tickets. Call 612-624-2345 to order or purchase season tickets online.