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April 2019
CONCERT: The Times They Are A-Changin’
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Ashley DuBose, guest appearance Jeremy Messersmith, guest appearance Nation, guest appearance Bob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. As the finale to our 50th season, it’s time to add our name to the list. Join us as we reimagine Dylan in the Midwest premiere of The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in…
Find out more »September 2019
Minnesota State Fair Performances
The members of the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age will be performing on the International Bazaar Stage at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1 and 2, 2019. Come and join us for music on a stick! See their full schedule below. More information can be found at: https://www.mnstatefair.org/schedule/vocalessence-youth-choir/ Sunday, September 1, 2019: 10:45 AM, 12 PM, and 1:15 PM Monday, September 2, 2019: 10:45 AM, 12 PM, and 1:15 PM
Find out more »October 2019
CONCERT: Divine Light, 4 PM
Advance ticket sales are now closed. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 2:30PM. More tickets are available for the 7PM performance. Soak in the intimate beauty of the human voice in this unique chamber performance exploring the relationship between the human and the divine. Joining the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers on this journey will be Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini. Skillfully selected for the space, the wide-ranging…
Find out more »CONCERT: Divine Light, 7 PM
Advance ticket sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 5:30 PM. Soak in the intimate beauty of the human voice in this unique chamber performance exploring the relationship between the human and the divine. Joining the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers on this journey will be Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini. Skillfully selected for the space, the wide-ranging blend of music from all over the world includes György Ligeti’s…
Find out more »November 2019
CONCERT: What a Mighty God
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday. Feel your spirit soar to new heights at this vibrant and soulful program. Born of a dark past, spirituals have an unmistakable power to connect us through our joys and sorrows. Dr. André Thomas expertly honors this past and moves into the gospel realm by conducting the Midwest premiere of his Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy…
Find out more »December 2019
MPR: Welcome Christmas 2018 Broadcast
John Birge hosts a taste of the season highlighting the best of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas 2018 performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as VocalEssence performed the creme de la creme of Christmas premieres over the past 49 years and looks toward the future with premieres by screen and stage composer Nico Muhly and two new carols by winners of the 21st annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. LIVE STREAM Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. FIND YOUR…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Apple Valley
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 7. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 4 PM
Advance sales are now closed. A limited number of Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3 PM on Sunday, December 8. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 7:30 PM
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Plymouth Congregational Church beginning at 6:30 PM. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall in love with…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Roseville
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Roseville Lutheran Church beginning at 3 PM on Sunday. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall in…
Find out more »January 2020
FAMILY: Together We Sing Festival 2020
Advanced registration is now closed. All are welcome! Walk up registration begins at 1 PM on Saturday. IMPORTANT FESTIVAL Update: Last updated Sat Jan 18 at 7am The Together We Sing Festival on Saturday, January 18 from 1:30-5 PM will continue as scheduled. We understand that transportation to the Minnesota History Center may vary by person due to weather conditions in your area and will understand if you are unable to attend today’s event. Should you be able to make…
Find out more »February 2020
CONCERT: Deep Roots
Join us as we honor the deep musical roots from which VocalEssence WITNESS sprang 30 years ago. Guiding you on the journey through spirituals, jazz, gospel, and soul will be homegrown artists—singers, actors, dancers—including two-time Billboard Gospel chart-topper Jovonta Patton and a special 30th Anniversary Community Choir. Continuing our commitment to include new voices on stage, the concert will include a world premiere arrangement of the spiritual “Witness” by Joel Thompson. Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMVFOujBQv4 Performers One Voice Mixed Chorus Jane Ramseyer…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED: The Mendelssohns
As per the recommendation from Governor Walz as well as a desire to ensure the health and safety of all our performers and patrons, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the April 4th Mendelssohns performance. If you are a ticket buyer, click here to let us know your intentions for your tickets. Musical talent often runs in families, and one of history’s most talented set of siblings were the Mendelssohns—Felix and Fanny. Connected by their extraordinary gifts and…
Find out more »Adult Singer Auditions for 2020-2021 Season
Due to the ongoing health emergency caused by the Coronavirus, we have transitioned to a virtual audition process for the 2020-21 season. These auditions are open now and will be accepted through May 16, 2020. Information on registration and the audition requirements can be found on our audition page: https://www.vocalessence.org/who-we-are/performing-ensembles/sing-with-us/audition/
Find out more »October 2020
CONCERT: Rightfully Hers
Commemorating 100 years of women’s voices through song Join us for a special online musical event to commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment—a critical milestone in the centuries-long struggle to let the voices of women be heard. VocalEssence lifts up those voices through music composed by women from the past 100 years—including Mabel Daniels, Alice Parker, Rosephanye Powell, and Jocelyn Hagen—who took the risk and shared their dreams. Guiding us on the journey will be acclaimed actor Sally Wingert and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Tickets Tickets are currently available as a single stream or as part of a VocalEssence On Demand…
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