• Minnesota State Fair Performances

    Minnesota State Fair 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    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,…  Read More

    Free
  • CONCERT: Divine Light, 4 PM

    Summit Center for Arts & Innovation 1524 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    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.…  Read More

    $30
  • CONCERT: Divine Light, 7 PM

    Summit Center for Arts & Innovation 1524 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    $30
  • CONCERT: What a Mighty God

    St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, United States

    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…  Read More

    $10 – $40
  • MPR: Welcome Christmas 2018 Broadcast

    Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, United States

    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…  Read More

  • CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Apple Valley

    Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN, United States

    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,…  Read More

    $20
  • CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 4 PM

    Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    $20 – $40
  • CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 7:30 PM

    Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    $20 – $40
  • CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Roseville

    Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    $20 – $30
  • FAMILY: Together We Sing Festival 2020

    Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    Free
  • CONCERT: Deep Roots

    Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

    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…  Read More

    $10 – $40
  • CANCELED: The Mendelssohns

    Benson Great Hall, Bethel University 3900 Bethel Dr, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    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…  Read More

    $20 – $40
  • Adult Singer Auditions for 2020-2021 Season

    MN, United States

    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/

  • CONCERT: Rightfully Hers

    VocalEssence On Demand

    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…  Read More

  • CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2020

    VocalEssence On Demand

    Behold the wonder of Christmas with familiar favorites  Behold the wonder of the season from the comfort of your home. For more than five decades, VocalEssence has welcomed Christmas. This December curl up by the fire and let Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III warm your heart with the sounds of Christmases past and present in new performances by the VocalEssence Chorus &…  Read More