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Reception in honor of Sir John Rutter

For more than four decades, the music of Sir John Rutter has echoed through the concert halls of the VocalEssence performance seasons. Now, as we welcome him for a weekend of music on the occasion of his 80th birthday, we invite you to join us for an intimate reception in his honor. On Saturday, January…

Illustration of brightly colored circles and Christmas ornaments spread across a dark green background. Design: Emma Jirele.

Welcome Christmas 2026

Three Performances Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN Saturday, December 12, 2026 12-1 PM (Sensory and Kid Friendly Performance) Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3 PM Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN Sing in the Season…

Vintage Voices Fall 2026 Concerts

Three Concerts Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3 PM Trillium Woods Auditorium 5855 Cheshire Parkway, Plymouth, MN 55446 Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6 PM Margolis Hall, Mount Zion Temple 1300 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6 PM Auditorium, Sabathani Community Center 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis MN 55409…

Illustration of dark teal silhouettes of four singers' heads inclined towards the Christmas star, all on a starry night background. Design: Emma Jirele.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 2026

Two Performances Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM Saint Thomas More Catholic Church 1079 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 4 PM Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Rd, St. Louis Park, MN Period instruments join forces with virtuosic voices for a beloved holiday tradition. Join the Bach Society of Minnesota Orchestra…

Global Rhythms, Minnesota Voices Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: Monroe Crossing Nirmala Rajasekar Jhadiya Steele Instrumental Ensemble VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age VocalEssence Vintage Voices Casey Rafn, piano Phillip Brunelle, conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

VocalEssence singers wearing black with multicolored stoles perform while clapping their hands with joyful expressions. Photo Credit: Kyndell Harkness

Global Rhythms, Joyful Voices Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: Ghanaian Drumming and Dance Ensemble led by Nii Adjetey Mensah Kaj Cis Siab from HOPE Community Academy, Pa Nhia Moua and Kyra Thor, directors Los Alegres Bailadores, Rebecca Moran Cusick, director Phantom Chorus Theatre RGK Dance Academy, Renu Kumar, director Jhadiya Steele VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Singers Of This Age G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

VocalEssence singers wearing black with multicolored stoles perform while holding their arms forward on stage for the annual WITNESS concert. Photo Credit: Kyndell Harkness

WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age VocalEssence Vintage Voices Symphony Orchestra Chloe Johnson, soloist Philip Brunelle, conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

Celebrate the Season with VocalEssence

Celebrate the season with VocalEssence the way it works for you! From exciting live concerts to a program you can stream on demand as you cozy up with family around the fire, there’s bound to be something for you to keep the spirit of the season going on your schedule.

Welcome Christmas 2025 Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age VocalEssence Vintage Voices Brass, Percussion, Guitar & Harp Aaron David Miller, organ Casey Rafn, piano Philip Brunelle, conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

Sarojini Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: Nirmala Rajasekar, veena and vocal soloist Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi, percussion Min Kim, harp Inna Staneva, flute VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Steven Amundson, conductor Philip Brunelle, conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

Sound Bath with Melanie DeMore

Give your soul the space to breathe and be fully present as Melanie DeMore leads you in an experience of connecting and community-building through song. Hear selections from the newly…  Read More →