VocalEssence ReMix Seeks Songwriters
How do you make sure that choral music stays relevant? Mix it up—VocalEssence style. 2015 was the launch of VocalEssence ReMix, a program breathing new life into choral music by… Read More →
Together We Sing
Meet Our Music Makers: Ensemble Singer Eric Meyer
The VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of 90 talented, committed volunteer singers from many walks of life—doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators, homemakers, business people and others—most with college-level or higher… Read More →
Meet Our Music Makers: Chorus Members Jenny Kisner & Jonathan Pinkerton love WITNESS
The VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of 90 talented, committed volunteer singers from many walks of life—doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators, homemakers, business people and others—most with college-level or higher… Read More →
MEET OUR MUSIC MAKERS: Chorus Member Kristi Mueller Finds Something Special in Each Performance
The VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of 90 talented, committed singers from many walks of life—doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators, homemakers, business people and others—most with college-level or higher training… Read More →
VocalEssence Welcomes 2015-2016 Season Sponsor Thrivent Financial
Our 47th Season is highlighted by significant collaborations and partnerships, not only artistically, but also with our season sponsors! VocalEssence has partnered with Thrivent Financial in presenting our 2015-2016 Season… Read More →
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Don Shelby Teams with VocalEssence on Stage and on Board
Don Shelby has been involved “one way or another” with VocalEssence for the past 25 years, since he first appeared in a production of “Of Thee I Sing.” Now Don… Read More →
MEET OUR MUSIC MAKERS: Chorus Member KatiLee M. Larson Is ‘So Happy to Be Here!’
The VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of 90 talented, committed singers from many walks of life—doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators, homemakers, business people and others—most with college-level or higher training… Read More →
MEET OUR MUSIC MAKERS: Ensemble Singer Robert C. Smith Is Excited About ‘Unknown’ in Dreams of the Fallen
The VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of 90 talented, committed singers from many walks of life—doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators, homemakers, business people and others—most with college-level or higher training… Read More →
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Board Member Jenny Wade Finds Unique Blend of Artistry and Education in VocalEssence
When a co-worker suggested to Jenny Wade in 2011 that she might be a good fit to take his place on the VocalEssence board of directors, he didn’t know that… Read More →
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Judy Drobeck Is Paying It Forward
For just about as long she can remember, Judy Drobeck has been singing. It started as it does for many children, “singing rounds and part songs with my family as… Read More →
VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Composer Proposes to Girlfriend
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, VocalEssence had the honor of participating in a true love story—a marriage proposal delivered via the VocalEssence Chorus with a piece composed by Mexican composer… Read More →
Thank you for joining us on Arts Advocacy Day; voice your support for music education
On Arts Advocacy Day, February 19, VocalEssence staff members gathered with like-minded art lovers and shared with legislators the importance of the arts to our lives, communities and economy. Senator… Read More →
Introducing VocalEssence ReMix: Dessa, Tim Takach urge music makers to apply for mentorships
Dessa and Remix Composer-Mentor Tim Takach share their excitement about VocalEssence ReMix, a new program that offers up to four talented composers/songwriters a six-month one-on-one composer mentorship as they… Read More →
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: John Nuechterlein Reflects on the Ties that Bind American Composers Forum and VocalEssence
If John Nuechterlein’s organization, the American Composers Forum (ACF), resembles in any way, shape or form the one founded by Philip Brunelle at VocalEssence, that’s probably not completely accidental. The… Read More →