• TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain, Sunday, June 28

    Theatre L'Homme Dieu 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, United States

    Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and Americana—all paired with the…  Read More

    $20
  • PERFORMANCE AND SING-ALONG: VocalEssence at Lyngblomsten Mid-Summer Festival

    Lyngblomsten campus 1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Join members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest conductor Mark Stover for a performance and sing-along of hymns, spirituals and choral classics on the Chapel Mainstage at Lyngblomsten's "celebration of arts for all ages." The musicians will engage attendees at the festival, which is designed to accommodate special needs and various levels of mobility.  Complete information about entertainment and…  Read More

    FREE
  • VINTAGE VOICES: Seasons Sunshine Singers Concert

    Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, Dining Room 1670 Legacy Parkway East, Maplewood, MN, United States

    Come and experience the sounds of the Seasons Sunshine Singers, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood’s new choir, in an exciting journey down Broadway! From Tin Pan Alley to Rogers & Hammerstein, you will hear a variety of some of the greatest hits from the golden age of musical theater. The concert is free and open to…  Read More

    FREE
  • 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

  • CONCERT CONVERSATION: Dreams of the Fallen

    The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join us for a concert conversation before the performance with composer Jake Runestad, poet Brian Turner, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel hosted by Randall Davidson, Executive Producer of the Northern Voice Festival.

    FREE
  • CONCERT: Dreams of the Fallen

    The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Our 47th season will open with a special tribute to U.S. military Veterans. Join us on the soldier’s journey from survival to hope and healing through Samuel Barber’s beautiful Adagio for Strings, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s mystical Toward the Unknown Region, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa's Controlled Burn and the Midwest premiere of Minnesota composer Jake Runestad’s…  Read More

    $20 – $40
  • POST-CONCERT HAPPY HOUR: VocalEssence Resonate with Jake Runestad, Brian Turner and Jeffrey Biegel

    Green Mill, St. Paul 57 South Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Join VocalEssence Resonate, our young professionals group, for a happy hour with Dreams of the Fallen composer Jake Runestad, poet Brian Turner and pianist Jeffrey Biegel after the Dreams of the Fallen concert on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Enjoy the company of other choral music lovers—and free appetizers while they last—at Green Mill just a…  Read More

    FREE
  • COMMUNITY SING: José Galván

    Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 401 Concord Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Advance registration for this event is closed. We hope you will join us—you can still register at the door! Join Voz en Punto director and past VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! composer José Galván for a FREE fun-filled morning of singing, laughing and dancing Mexican-style! No experience necessary. As a thank you for participating, the first 100 registrants…  Read More

    Free
  • Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center

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

    Enjoy an hour-long performance by a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center, introduced by Head Consul Alberto Fierro from the Mexican Consulate in Saint Paul. Founded in 1990, Voz en Punto builds upon traditional Mexican folk songs to create thrillingly inventive vocal jazz arrangements. Its founder, director, and baritone,…  Read More

  • CONCERT CONVERSATION: VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto

    Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join us for a concert conversation with Voz en Punto director José Galván hosted by Randall Davidson, Executive Producer of the Northern Voice Festival. Event Sponsor This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the…  Read More

  • CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto

    Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    ¡Viva México! Come and enjoy what critics call “a feast for the senses” with a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto. Earning the admiration of Bob Chilcott and Bobby McFerrin, Voz en Punto wows audiences not only with their technical perfection, but also their infectious, sophisticated, and humorous performance (see “BésameMucho” and "Tilingolingo"). A…  Read More

    $20 – $40
  • FUNDRAISER: Voz en Punto Fiesta

    Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join us after the Voz en Punto performance on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in the Marzitelli Foyer at The Ordway to sample the flavors of Mexico with drinks, mouth-watering appetizers, and a sing-along with Voz en Punto to support the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! education program. You will also have a chance to win top-drawer raffle prizes that…  Read More

    $75
  • VINTAGE VOICES: Augustana Open Circle of Apple Valley Concert

    Apple Valley Villa 14610 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN, United States

    Come and experience the sounds of the Vintage Voices Choir, Augustana Open Circle of Apple Valley's new chorus, in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, blues, spirituals, folk songs and more! The concert is free and open to the public, with a reception following. Augustana Open Circle of Apple Valley…  Read More

    Free
  • REMIX: VocalEssence ReMix Premieres

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

    Register for the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota State Conference and you can attend the VocalEssence ReMix concert featuring four new choral works by Minnesota emerging composers Emily Feld, Michael Maiorana, Liam Moore and Daniel Smith, performed by the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers with Artistic Director Philip Brunelle. Special Thanks This program is made possible…  Read More

  • VINTAGE VOICES: The Waters of Edina Concert

    The Waters of Edina 6300 Colonial Way, Edina, United States

    Come and experience the sounds of The Waters of Edina’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, blues, spirituals, folk songs and more! The concert is free and open to the public, with a reception following. The Waters of Edina is part of a new VocalEssence community…  Read More

    Free