2026 Chorus America Concert & Chair’s Reception

Join us for the VocalEssence featured performance at the 2026 Chorus America Conference, followed by the Chair’s Reception. The reception will include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a brief program honoring:

Nikki Lewis
VocalEssence Lifetime Director
&
Jeffrey Barnett
Chorus America Philanthropy Award Recipient

Friday, June 5, 2026

4:30-5:30 pm – VocalEssence Concert:
Global Rhythms, Minnesota Voices*
Plymouth Congregational Church

6:00-7:00 pm – Chorus America Chair’s Reception
Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Transportation will be provided between the concert and reception.

Limited space is available. Please RSVP using the form below by May 15.

For any questions, please contact Amy Wielunski at (612) 547-1454 or amy@vocalessence.org.

Donation Option: This year, we are trying something new – foregoing our biennial gala in favor of smaller, more intimate events. And we’re excited to partner with you to make it a success! With this new approach to event-based fundraising, your support of VocalEssence remains vital in making our mission happen. We invite you to consider a special donation to VocalEssence at this time. Pledges can be made by adding your desired donation amount to your concert and/or reception reply using the form below. VocalEssence staff will follow up with fulfillment details.

Can’t attend, but still want to support? Click here to donate online.

2026 Chorus America Concert & Chair’s Reception

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Will you be able to join us for the Chair's Reception on June 5, 2026?

If so, please indicate how many complimentary tickets you would like to reserve.

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Will you be attending the VocalEssence Concert at Plymouth Church before the reception?

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Complimentary transportation will be provided between the concert at Plymouth Church and the reception at the Royal Sonesta. Do you wish to participate in this group transportation?

You are welcome to drive yourself or arrange your own transportation, should you prefer to depart directly from the hotel after the reception.

Make a special donation to support the mission of VocalEssence. Select your pledge amount:

VocalEssence staff will follow up with fulfillment details.

For more ways to give, visit vocalessence.org/donate.

*The Global Rhythms, Minnesota Voices concert will feature all four VocalEssence performing ensembles including:

VocalEssence Chorus
Ensemble Singers
SOTA (Singers Of This Age)
Vintage Voices

Span the globe with us as we highlight the diverse cultural influences that continue to shape Minnesota and American musical traditions. This program will highlight the full depth and breadth of what VocalEssence is best known for, from our robust tradition of commissions and premieres to our meaningful collaborations and inter-generational performances.

For those attending both the concert at Plymouth Congregational Church and the reception at the Royal Sonesta, a group transportation option to the reception will be provided. Details to follow.