VocalEssence

BACKSTAGE PASS: VocalEssence WITNESS Dress Rehearsal
2017-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 55403, United States
Head backstage at Orchestra Hall to meet guest artist Melanie DeMore, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, and participants of VocalEssence WITNESS, which offers in-school workshops for students and invites schools to attend the VocalEssence WITNESS Young People’s Concerts. Stay to hear a sneak peek of the VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad concert dress rehearsal.

CONCERT CONVERSATION: VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad
2017-02-19 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 55403, United States
Join us for a concert conversation with vocal activist Melanie DeMore hosted by Randall Davidson, Executive Producer of the Northern Voice Festival.
Thank you to our sponsor

CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad
2017-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 55403, United States
Come prepared to sing, clap and stomp along the path to freedom with Melanie DeMore. Following her sold-out concert in 2014, Melanie returns to raise up immigrant voices past and present through songs of liberation and freedom, illuminating Minnesota’s historic role as a sanctuary for the oppressed.
VocalEssence Chorus
Franklin Middle School Chorus, Minneapolis
North High School Chorus, Minneapolis
Parkway Montessori and Community Middle School Chorus, Saint Paul
Johnson Senior High School Chorus, Saint Paul
Melanie DeMore, guest artist
G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

Tickets are also available as part of a 2016-2017 Season Subscription.
VOCALESSENCE 48TH SEASON Spring CONCERT PROGRAM BOOK
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve-spring2017_program-final_pages
Thank you to our sponsors

CONCERT: Welcome to Minneapolis
2017-03-07 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Advance ticket reservations for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available; on-site ticketing at the Convention Center will open at 6:30 PM.
Welcome to the North Star state where the singers are bountiful, the conductors are inspiring, and the composers are above average. As part of the National American Choral Directors Conference, sample our unique sound with performances by top artists, and hear new and classic works by famed composers including Minnesota’s only winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Dominick Argento. Round out your evening with a sing-along led by Minnesota hometown star Garrison Keillor.
The Singers – Minnesota Choral Artists
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Garrison Keillor
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Matthew Culloton, conductor
G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor
PARKING
Always allow plenty of time for parking, especially during adverse weather or in the case of significant downtown events. Plan to arrive at the ramp or lot at least 30 minutes before performance time to avoid delay.
Below is a list of nearby parking ramps. Please note, parking fees vary by ramp. Click to view a Minneapolis Convention Center parking map.
Convention Center Ramp (above ground parking) – 3rd Avenue South (RECOMMENDED)
This ramp is nearest to the Auditorium performance venue; however, the ramp is not skyway accessible and there is no drop-off available at the East entrance to the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC). To get to the Auditorium, walk across 3rd Avenue South and use the outside entrance to the MCC.
Plaza Municipal Ramp (underground parking) – 2nd Avenue & 12th Street
This ramp is nearest to the main entrance and drop-off area of the MCC. Exit the ramp and cross Grant Street directly to the MCC main entrance. The Auditorium performance venue is just a short walk from the entrance– proceed straight ahead as you enter the building. The ramp is skyway accessible; however, please note the skyway route does require additional walk time.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

VocalEssence WITNESS Community Conversations: Legacies of Strength
2017-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center, 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55111, United States
Join us for a unique event featuring descendants of people who share a special connection to Fort Snelling. Lynne Jackson will share stories of her great-great-grandparents, Dred and Harriet Scott, whose fight for freedom led our nation closer to civil war. Sharon Harper will speak about her ancestor, Robert Hickman, who escaped slavery during the Civil War and found a new life in Minnesota.
Now 160 years since the controversial Dred Scott ruling, these guest presenters will share stories of strength, courage and perseverance as they recount the experiences of their ancestors and exploring the importance of legacy. Following the presentation, join in a conversation about the meaning of legacy and its importance in the 21st century.
As part of the VocalEssence WITNESS program, this series of dialogues aims to connect history to the present and inspire our community through dialogue to envision and work towards a better tomorrow. VocalEssence WITNESS celebrates the artistic contributions of African-Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage through concerts, recordings and comprehensive educational programs.
This program is a partnership between VocalEssence and Historic Fort Snelling and is sponsored by the Knight Foundation.

Lynne Jackson

Sharon Harper

Thank you to our sponsor

CONCERT CONVERSATION: Miracle Mass
2017-04-22 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Basilica of Saint Mary, 1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join us for a concert conversation with pianist and composer Stephen Hough hosted by Pamela Espeland, MinnPost journalist.

CONCERT: Miracle Mass
2017-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Basilica of Saint Mary, 1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Advance sales for this concert are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday.
Join world-renowned pianist and composer Stephen Hough on a spiritual journey from unquestioning faith to doubt to profound joy. The Basilica of Saint Mary’s majestic setting makes the moving and deeply personal work of this MacArthur Genius even more poignant. The experience will inspire you to reflect on your own journey and, ultimately, remind us all of the miraculous gift of life.
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Stephen Hough, pianist
Aaron David Miller, organ
Philip Brunelle, conductor

VOCALESSENCE 48TH SEASON SPRING CONCERT PROGRAM BOOK
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve-spring2017_program-final_pages
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2017, 7 PM
2017-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Hear our community come together as more than 500 students join VocalEssence to celebrate Mexico through song. The culmination of a year-long composer-in-residence program, these bilingual concerts include premieres and an audience sing-along that will leave you with a renewed hope that music can change the world.

Adams Spanish Immersion School, Saint Paul
Highland Park Senior High School, Saint Paul
Irondale High School, New Brighton
Meadow Lake Elementary School, New Hope
Richard R. Green Central Park School, Minneapolis
Washburn High School, Minneapolis
University of Minnesota Women’s Chorus, Minneapolis
VocalEssence Chorus
G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Vintage Voices Concert
2017-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sabathani Community Center Auditorium, 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Come and experience the sounds of the Sabathani Vintage Voices of the Sabathani Senior Center in Draw the Circle Wide, an exciting and heartfelt program of songs and spoken word that draw us together to celebrate community, friendship and freedom! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Senior Center, Suite 106.
Sabathani Senior Center is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information.
VocalEssence will not be performing on this concert.
SPECIAL THANKS
Alfred P. & Ann Moore
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant., thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.

Dreams of the Fallen: Music of Honor and Remembrance for Memorial Day with Steve Seel on MPR News
2017-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Minnesota Public Radio News
Commemorate Memorial Day by listening to a special one-hour program on Minnesota Public Radio News featuring the 2015 VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen performance with special guests Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Written by local composer Jake Runestad, Dreams of the Fallen includes text by poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner. Listen on your MPR News Station or stream online.

Dreams of the Fallen: Music of Honor and Remembrance for Memorial Day with Steve Seel on Classical MPR
2017-05-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters, 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Commemorate Memorial Day by listening to a special one-hour program on Classical Minnesota Public Radio featuring the 2015 VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen performance with special guests Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Written by local composer Jake Runestad, Dreams of the Fallen includes text by poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner. Listen on your Classical MPR Station or stream online.

MNHS EVENT: Minnesota, Place of Refuge
2017-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center, 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55111, United States
What does “home” mean to you? Is it a place or an idea? Is it private or shared with others? Minnesota has been a place of refuge for many people looking for a home and new life throughout its history. Join us as we explore the notion of home, past and present, and how communities and individuals draw strength and identity from these places.
Following the presentation, lend your voice to a dialogue about how our communities can be better homes for everyone. Special guest presenter Melanie DeMore, singer, songwriter and vocal activist, will lead a conversation with guest panelists. Light refreshments will be available.
As part of the VocalEssence WITNESS program, this series of dialogues aims to connect history to the present and inspire our community through dialogue to envision and work towards a better tomorrow. VocalEssence WITNESS celebrates the artistic contributions of African Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage through concerts, recordings and comprehensive educational programs.

This program is offered in partnership between VocalEssence and the Minnesota Historical Society. Click here for a downloadable promotional flyer for the event.
Invitation from Melanie DeMore

VINTAGE VOICES: Trillium Woods Vintage Voices Concert
2017-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Trillium Woods, 5855 Cheshire Pkwy North, Plymouth, MN, 55446, United States
Come and experience the sounds of the Trillium Woods Chorale in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Auditorium.
Trillium Woods is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information.
VocalEssence will not be performing on this concert.
SPECIAL THANKS
Alfred P. & Ann Moore
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant., thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.

COMMUNITY SING: Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green
2017-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Attention, singers of all abilities! To help celebrate the grand opening of the new Minnesota State Capitol building, we’re teaming up with Classical Minnesota Public Radio for a very special Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green on Sunday, August 13th. Come join other choral enthusiasts as we sing favorites from the Great American Songbook, led by our own Associate Conductor, G. Phillip Shoultz, III.
This really is an event for all: whether you’re a choir member, a professional vocalist, an amateur, or just an in-the-shower singer, we want you there! The only requirement is that you come on time and ready to sing.
The event runs from 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday. We also encourage you to take part in the other fun, family-friendly events throughout the Capitol grand opening weekend.
Sign up through the Classical Minnesota Public Radio website to get updates and additional details on this special Bring the Sing event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Presenters

OLLI CLASS: Finlandia Forever
2017-09-21 14:15 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Congregational Church, 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
This year marks 100 years of independence for Finland. Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and Mark Sedio (Central Lutheran) will fill you with LOTS of interesting stories and play music that will give you a rich understanding of Finland’s choral music history.

In order to sign up for this session, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 4 PM
2017-09-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Reserved seating is sold out, but $20 standing room tickets will be available to purchase at the door beginning at 3:00 PM.
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Osmo Vänskä, clarinet
Sara Pajunen, fiddle
While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence, performing music of Sibelius, Rautavaara, Mäntyjärvi, Saariaho, and others. Catch “Finn Fever” and join in with a chorus of Sibelius’s Finlandia. Presented in partnership with the American Swedish Institute and national FinnFest USA.

Tickets are also available as part of a 49th Season Subscription. Single tickets go on sale on Monday, August 7, 2017.
Concert Program Book
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_v7_final_pages

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 7 PM
2017-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM.
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Osmo Vänskä, clarinet
Sara Pajunen, fiddle
While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence, performing music of Sibelius, Rautavaara, Mäntyjärvi, Saariaho, and others. Catch “Finn Fever” and join in with a chorus of Sibelius’s Finlandia. Presented in partnership with the American Swedish Institute and national FinnFest USA.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORs

EVENT: MPR's 50th Anniversary Block Party
2017-10-07 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Landmark Center, Courtroom 317, 75 W 5th St, Saint Paul, 55102, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 7 for this free, family-friendly celebration of Minnesota Public Radio’s 50th anniversary with live music, food trucks, art activities and more. Singers from VocalEssence will perform from 6-6:30 PM on the Landmark Plaza Stage in downtown Saint Paul (in between performances by The Steeles and Dessa!)
MPR 50th Anniversary Block Party Entertainment Schedule
3:30-4 p.m. Native Pride Dancerst, Hamm Plaza Stage
4-4:30 p.m. Minnesota Percussion Trio, Landmark Plaza Stage
4:30-5 p.m. Walker West Music Academy, Ecolab Plaza Stage
5-5:30 p.m. The Steeles, Landmark Plaza Stage
5:30-6 p.m. Alan Sparhawk & Gaelynn Lea, Ecolab Plaza Stage
6-6:30 p.m. VocalEssence, Landmark Plaza Stage
6:30-7 p.m. jeremy messersmith & friends, Ecolab Plaza Stage
7-7:30 p.m. Dessa, Landmark Plaza Stage
7:30-8 p.m. Erik Koskinen, Ecolab Plaza
8-9:30 p.m. FINALE with Chris Thile and the Prairie Home Companion House Band, Landmark Plaza

OLLI CLASS: Bach & Bluegrass
2017-11-08 14:15 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Congregational Church, 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the importance of the music of J.S. Bach celebrating this event is linked with Carol Barnett and her new “Bluegrass TeDeum”. Join Philip Brunelle and composer Carol Barnett as they share their enthusiasm joining Bach to Bluegrass!
In order to sign up for this session, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership

OPEN REHEARSAL: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
2017-11-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Come and see behind the scenes of Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree at our final dress rehearsal with VocalEssence, Monroe Crossing, and the Minnetonka High School Treble Choir. We will rehearse some of Bach’s most jubilant music alongside gospel bluegrass tunes and Carol Barnett and Marisha Chamberlain’s Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum with Monroe Crossing and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Be prepared for stops and starts as we refine our performance. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door starting at 6:30 PM.
Concert Program Book
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_v7_final_pages

CONCERT CONVERSATION: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
2017-11-10 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join us for a concert conversation with composer Carol Barnett, members of Monroe Crossing, and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III.

CONCERT: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
2017-11-10 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
This Event is currently Sold Out
A limited number of standing room tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $10 each. Ticket sales and will-call will open at Roseville Lutheran Church at 6:30 PM.

We have also opened the final rehearsal on Thursday, November 9, 2017 for public attendance. Tickets for the open rehearsal are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. More information about the open rehearsal can be found here.

VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Monroe Crossing
Get ready for toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’ fun as VocalEssence breathes new life into J.S. Bach and the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with special guest, Monroe Crossing. Hear VocalEssence perform some of Bach’s most jubilant music alongside gospel bluegrass tunes and a regional premiere of Carol Barnett’s Bluegrass Te Deum with Monroe Crossing and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers.

Concert Program Book
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_v7_final_pages

COMMUNITY SING: Bach’s Mighty Fortress
2017-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Advance registration for this event is now closed. Registration at the door will open at 9:15 AM on Saturday at Roseville Lutheran Church. A link to download or view the music can be found below.
Sing the songs of a German master! Join us for a morning of fellowship and song performing Bach’s Cantata No. 80 – Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God) as well as other Bach chorales and choruses to celebrate 500 years since the Protestant Reformation. Tickets are FREE but advanced registration required. Refreshments will be served.
Music for Community Sing
You can view the music for this event below or download it HERE.

BROADCAST: Dreams of the Fallen: Coming Home
2017-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters, 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, 55101, United States
“Dreams of the Fallen: Coming Home” is a musical tribute to the men and women we honor each Veterans Day. Hosted by Steve Seel, the special’s centerpiece is the short masterwork of the same title by young American composer Jake Runestad. The work sets the poetry of Iraq war veteran Brian Turner, and features pianist Jeffrey Biegel, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and VocalEssence.
Runestad’s and Turner’s works combine in this deeply moving exploration of experiences familiar to many veterans: returning home from war. The hour-long special includes music performed by, or related to, the armed forces veterans once served, and features music that emerged out of numerous American conflicts, including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Iraq, and Vietnam.
The special will air on Classical Minnesota Public Radio on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 7-8 PM, and will air around the country in various locations. Check your local listings to hear the special, or listen online by clicking this link.

VINTAGE VOICES: Parkshore Senior Community Vintage Voices Concert
2017-11-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Parkshore Senior Community, 3663 Park Center Boulevard, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Come and experience the sounds of the Parkshore Senior Community in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
Parkshore Senior Community is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information.
VocalEssence will not be performing on this concert.
SPECIAL THANKS
Alfred P. & Ann Moore
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant., thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.

VINTAGE VOICES: Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley Vintage Voices Concert
2017-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, 15359 Founders Lane, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, United States
Come and experience the sounds of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information.
VocalEssence will not be performing on this concert.
SPECIAL THANKS
Alfred P. & Ann Moore
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant., thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.

EVENT: VocalEssence ReMix Performance
2017-11-17 16:25 - 17:25 (America/New_York) | St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, 55115, United States
Looking for new music? Looking for composers to commission? Refresh your repertoire at VocalEssence ReMix. Hear choral premieres for developing and advanced ensembles by emerging Minnesota composers performed by the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers.
VocalEssence ReMix encourages breakout musical artists-whether you sing in a rock band or play classical music-to write for voice. Four talented, emerging composers/songwriters are selected annually to have a six-month one-on-one composer mentorship with renowned composers Libby Larsen, Carol Barnett, J. David Moore, or Timothy Takach as they each write two choral works, one of which is suitable for high school-level choirs. The program also includes a performance of the new music by the professional VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, and possible commission and publication through the VocalEssence Music Press.
VocalEssence ReMix is a collaboration between VocalEssence, the American Composers Forum, the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota, and the Jerome Foundation. This is a keynote session at the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Annual Conference. Click here for more information about the conference.
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_final

EVENT: ACDA-MN Performance
2017-11-18 10:00 - 10:25 (America/New_York) | St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, 55115, United States
The VocalEssence Chorus is honored to be selected to perform at the prestigious American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Annual Conference. Selections from the performance will include the “Processional from The Masque of Angels” by Dominick Argento, “Alleluia” by Jake Runestad, and “August, lebe, lebe, König!” by Johann Sebastian Bach. Special guests will include members of the bluegrass quintet Monroe Crossing.
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_final

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Apple Valley
2017-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, United States
Advance sales for this performance are now closed. Plenty of tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM.
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as we celebrate the 20th year of our national carol competition in the way it first began—with music for a cappella chorus.

Tickets are also available as part of a 49th Season Subscription. Single tickets go on sale on Monday, August 7, 2017.
Concert Program Book
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_v7_final_pages

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Roseville
2017-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 6:30 PM.
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as we celebrate the 20th year of our national carol competition in the way it first began—with music for a cappella chorus.

Concert Program Book
https://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/ve_fallprogram2017_v7_final_pages
