FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COCKTAILS & CABARET FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION Twin Cities choral group, VocalEssence, celebrates Nov. 18 at the Metropolitan MINNEAPOLIS—Philip Brunelle, artistic director and founder of celebrated Twin Cities choral ensemble VocalEssence, will put down his conductor’s baton and take his place at the piano for the non-profit’s annual Cocktails &… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COCKTAILS & CABARET FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION Twin Cities choral group, VocalEssence, celebrates Nov. 18 at the Metropolitan MINNEAPOLIS—Philip Brunelle, artistic director and founder of celebrated Twin Cities choral ensemble VocalEssence, will put down his conductor’s baton and take his place at the piano for the non-profit’s annual Cocktails &… Read More →
¡Cantaré! pairs composers, local students for community concert and education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jennifer Weismann, 612-716-0556Jennifer@owl-marketing.com Download high resolution photographs for press use MINNEAPOLIS — April 29, 2013 — Internationally renowned choral organization VocalEssence celebrates the vibrant culture and music of Mexico with two special performances on May 21 — ¡Cantaré! (I Will Sing!). The… Read More →
Posted on March 9, 2013 by mnuet.com VocalEssence has planned a varied and challenging 45th season. “One would think it would be a challenge to keep things fresh after more than four decades — but we find the contrary to be true,” Philip Brunelle, founder of VocalEssence, said in a written statement. “The mission of… Read More →
News ReleaseContact: Becky Bailey or Katrina Vander Kooi612-309-7149 or 612-547-1472bbailey@carrerainc.com orkvanderkooi@vocalessence.org Order WITNESS Concert Tickets Download High Res Photos MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Nov. 21, 2012) — VocalEssence is proudly continuing its rich 23-year tradition of celebrating diversity and honoring African American artists with its popular WITNESS program. This year VocalEssence celebrates the inspiring story of musical… Read More →
For Immediate Release Contact: Becky Bailey, bbailey@vocalessence.org, 763.551.9190 (cell 612.309.7149) MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 27, 2012) — The holidays in the Twin Cities would not be complete without the annual VocalEssence Welcome Christmas concerts, taking place this year at churches in Edina, Minneapolis, Apple Valley and Stillwater on December 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9, 2012.… Read More →
(Minneapolis – July 31, 2012) — On Saturday, November 10 (8 pm) VocalEssence will present Cuba’s foremost chorus, Schola Cantorum Coralina, at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul. Already known and beloved world-wide, this appearance marks their United States debut. Due to demand for this highly anticipated concert, VocalEssence has added a second… Read More →
Minnesota student choirs are working with Mexican composers to produce new musical pieces as a way to break cultural barriers.By William Crum, Star Tribune (May 15, 2012) The soul pauses at river’s edge, confronting its first challenge on the journey to eternity. The Henry Sibley High School Concert Choir — rehearsing its role in a… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (January 26, 2012) — Every Minnesotan deserves a warm midwinter vacation. VocalEssence, The Rose Ensemble and the University of St. Thomas Chamber Singers will take the audience on an exotic and wonderful trip with Música de México. Join the excursion on Friday, March 9 (8 pm) or Saturday, March 10 (8 pm) at… Read More →
Sing with Vocalessence— no audition required! Advance registration for this event is now closed. On-site registration will open at 1:30pm on Sunday, November 13th. We look forward to seeing you there! This fall, VocalEssence is offering two “Community Sings” where the public is invited to sing in a casual setting with conductors Sigrid Johnson and Philip… Read More →
Friday, April 8, 2011 (8 pm) Saturday, April 9, 2011 (8pm) St. Olaf Catholic Church Minneapolis, MN Tickets: $13.50-$43.50 (Service charges apply. Student and group discounts are available.) To order, call 612-371-5656 or purchase online at www.vocalessence.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (January 27, 2011) – VocalEssence and Conductor Philip Brunelle with the Lyra Baroque Orchestra and… Read More →
By ROHAN PRESTON, Star TribuneLast update: March 4, 2011 After leading a group of singers in a workshop at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, renowned Florida choral director André Thomas lingered to sign scores of his own compositions and arrangements. The fans last Sunday included former students, devotees of choral music and a fair-haired… Read More →
By Rob Hubbard Special to the Pioneer Press December 8, 2010 We need a little Christmas. But especially just a little when the holiday is three weeks away. No one wants to fall prey to holiday overkill in early December, reaching Christmas relieved that the onslaught of oft-repeated carols and seasonal songs will be out… Read More →
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Twin Cities Bronze (handbell ensemble), organ and violin Philip Brunelle, conductor Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 pm—Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley Sunday, December 5 at 4 pm—Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis Friday, December 10 at 7:30 pm—Normandale Lutheran Church, Edina Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 pm—Trinity Lutheran Church,… Read More →
Educational program continues to build on tremendous success of its inaugural 2008-2009 season MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 31, 2010) – Now in its second season, the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! program links Mexican composers with nearly 500 students and adults in the Twin Cities community through residencies in schools, churches, and choral organizations. This cross-cultural program is designed… Read More →
