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  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: Welcome Christmas

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

    ’Tis the season for lutefisk, glögg, rødgrød med fløde and Welcome Christmas 2014 — the beloved annual concert series presented by Minneapolis-based choral ensemble VocalEssence. Join Artistic Director Philip Brunelle as he highlights the carols and musical holiday traditions from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark that will come through the music in this year’s Welcome…  Read More →

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: WITNESS Let Freedom Ring

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

    VocalEssence celebrates 25 years of WITNESS this year. Philip Brunelle has invited the Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Sounds of Blackness, to appear with the VocalEssence chorus at Orchestra Hall on February 8th. For a preview of this exciting program, join Philip on February 2nd, from 2:15–3:45pm at Plymouth Church, as he explores this year’s theme—music inspired…  Read More →

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele Birthday Bash

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

    Do you remember Professor Peter Schickele (alias PDQ Bach)? This marvelous musician who created hilarious parodies of Baroque music will appear on April 10th with VocalEssence at the Ted Mann Concert Hall, celebrating his 80th Birthday. In advance of the concert, VocalEssence artistic director Philip Brunelle will offer a special OLLI Class with Peter Schickele/PDQ…  Read More →

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Dreams of the Fallen

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

    The 47th VocalEssence season will open with a special salute to USA service veterans – a concert with the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and guest soprano, Maria Jette. Join OLLI to get a sneak preview of the Midwest premiere of Dreams of the Fallen with VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle,…  Read More →