Press Release

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (September 29, 2008) — VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based non-profit choral ensemble, is pleased to announce the election of John Geelan, Assistant General Counsel and Vice President at Piper Jaffray & Co., to the organization’s board of directors. He was elected at the quarterly board meeting on September 22, 2008 to serve a three-year term.

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Remembrance & Hope
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8 pm
Concert Conversation at 7 pm
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis

Tickets: $20, $30, $40 (Service charges may apply. Student and partial view tickets are half price. Group discounts are available.) To order, call 612-371-5656 (800-292-4141) or purchase online at vocalessence.org

Musique de France

Capsule: VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers; Philip Brunelle, conductor
The St. Olaf Choir; Dan Dressen, tenor; Full orchestra
Friday, October 17, 2008, 8 pm
Concert Conversation at 7 pm
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Avenue, St. Paul

Tickets: $20, $30, $40 (Service charges may apply. Student and partial view tickets are half price. Group discounts are available.) To order, call 612-371-5656 (800-292-4141) or purchase online at vocalessence.org.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 19, 2008) – For nearly 40 years, Philip Brunelle and renowned humorist Garrison Keillor have been friends and musical collaborators, so it’s only natural that Mr. Keillor should be called upon to host the 40th anniversary party of VocalEssence.

The VocalEssence 40th Birthday Party with Garrison Keillor takes place at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 14, 2008 (4 pm). For tickets and information, call 612-371-5656 (800-292-4141) or visit www.vocalessence.org.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 9, 2008) — VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based non-profit choral ensemble, is very pleased to announce the election of three new members to its board of directors. They were elected at the quarterly board meeting on May 19, 2008 to serve three-year terms beginning in July.

Minneapolis, MN (May 5, 2008) – From a field of 78 new works by composers living in 25 states plus Argentina, Brazil, and Canada, VocalEssence and American Composers Forum have chosen five composers to participate in the May 2008 Essentially Choral reading session. The public is invited to attend a working rehearsal of their new music for voices and instruments on Saturday, May 31.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 16, 2008) – Drawing from the rich and varied American choral music tradition, VocalEssence will present a community concert titled A Slice of Americana in May, featuring beloved American traditional folksong arrangements alongside choral masterpieces by a wide range of American composers. The performance concert takes place at Trinity Lutheran Church (115 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN) on Saturday, May 10 at 8 pm. For advance tickets, call 612-624-2345 or visit www.vocalessence.org. Music lovers of all ages are welcome!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2008

Contact: Jennifer Bauer—612-547-1459
jbauer@vocalessence.org

“VocalEssence is one of the irreplaceable music ensembles of our time” -Dana Gioia, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts

VOCALESSENCE ANNOUNCES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY 2008-2009 SEASON

with
Garrison Keillor
Jazz Icon Billy Taylor
Choral Superstar Eric Whitacre
Dominick Argento World Premiere for 500 voices

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 25, 2008) — The magnificent landscape of the Serengeti region and the invigorating music of Africa inspire the 2008 VocalEssence Gala, a safari of musical discovery, unique auction treasures and savory cuisine. On Saturday, May 3, 2008 (6 pm), Serengeti Serenade takes place at The Historic Milwaukee Depot in Minneapolis.

The Gala is led by co-chairs Gayle Fuguitt and Julie Zelle and a committee of volunteers. Warren & Donna Beck and Dr. Josie R. Johnson are recognized as honorary chairs of the VocalEssence Gala.