In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Ian Kellam. Ian Kellam 1933-2014 British composer Ian Kellam is especially admired for his sacred vocal compositions. He was born in Sheffield, England, and as a chorister studied with Dr. Tustin Baker, organist at Sheffield… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer John Gardner. John Gardner 1917-2011 Prolific English composer John Gardner is known for his eclectic compositions that charm choirs around the world. He was born in Manchester and raised in Ilfracombe, North Devon. He… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Daniel Kantor. Daniel Kantor b. 1960 As a composer, Daniel Kantor is best known for his beloved and widely popular piece “Night of Silence”. Additionally, Kantor is very active outside of the music world. Kantor… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Undine Smith Moore. Undine Smith Moore 1904-1989 American composer Undine Smith Moore composed in a variety of different forms and genres, but is best known for her arrangements of spirituals and other choral compositions and… Read More →
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor | Learning and Engagement Director G. Phillip Shoultz, III are finding inspiration from so many places during this time. Read a few words from them below. Philip Brunelle I have found these words from Dr. Randall Bradley, Professor Church Music at Baylor University very uplifting: “I long for… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750 German Baroque composer and keyboardist Johann Sebastian Bach is the most well-known member of his highly musical family. During his lifetime, Bach was famous for his talent as… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Carol Barnett. Carol Barnett b. 1949 Minneapolis composer Carol Barnett was born in Dubuque, Iowa, was raised in Minnesota and was a lover of music from childhood. She attended the University of Minnesota for her… Read More →
It looks like you have ticket(s) to the Moana Movie Sing-Along this Saturday at 1 PM. Bravo! Read below for more information about this event. What to Expect We will be watching the movie Moana with sing-along assistance from members of our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. After the movie, you will receive… Read More →
It looks like you have ticket(s) to the Moana Movie Sing-Along this Saturday at 10 AM. Bravo! Read below for more information about this event. What to Expect We will be watching the movie Moana with sing-along assistance from members of our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. After the movie, you will receive… Read More →
Multiple authors | Star Tribune January 24, 2020 – 8:03 AM: http://m.startribune.com/best-of-the-week-jan-26-feb-2-walker-s-out-there-gza-noura-badi-assad-moana-sing-along-liszt-rex-orange-county-more/567260852/ Aussie theater company challenges perceptions about disabilities Walker Art Center’s monthlong “Out There” series concludes with the return of Back to Back Theatre, an Australian ensemble made up of artists with disabilities. In “The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes,” Back to Back… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE SINGERS OF THIS AGE KICK OFF SUMMER TOUR WITH LOCAL CONCERT Before Chicago trip, diverse youth choir perform at Augsburg University—May 30 MINNEAPOLIS — December 17, 2019 — The VocalEssence Singers of This Age, or VESOTA, are taking the show on the road with the VESOTA… Read More →
Winter Wonder Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 What to Expect Come ready to craft, move, and, of course, sing! Performers: Singers will include members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, our highly-acclaimed chorus of professional singers, and members of the VocalEssence Singers… Read More →
Winter Wonder Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 What to Expect Come ready to craft, move, and, of course, sing! Performers: Singers will include members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, our highly-acclaimed chorus of professional singers, and members of the VocalEssence Singers… Read More →
Winter Wonder Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 What to Expect Come ready to craft, move, and, of course, sing! Performers: Singers will include members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, our highly-acclaimed chorus of professional singers, and members of the VocalEssence Singers… Read More →
Up-and-coming Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen considered a few different factors when he sat down to choose the pieces that would become Nordic Christmas. “I looked at works that have been personal favorites in my life and those I thought had the greatest potential in this larger setting,” said Arnesen, “but I also hunted for… Read More →
