MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (July 11, 2011) — Every year since 1998, VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum have challenged composers to write brand new Christmas carols. And each year the challenge has varied – composers have written carols for chorus with a variety of instruments, including cello, French horn, harp, guitar and handbells. This year’s challenge… 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 →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 7, 2010) — The Alliance Française de Minneapolis and St. Paul is honoring two Minnesotans for their dedication to promoting French language and culture with the prestigious Médaillons de l’Alliance Française. The Award of Excellence will be given to Philip Brunelle, internationally renowned artistic director of VocalEssence, for featuring no less than… 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 →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (January 25, 2010) – VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle was recently honored with a “Local Legend” award at the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast. The sold-out event – hosted by the United Negro College Fund and the General Mills Foundation – was held on Monday, January 18… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (January 14, 2010) – The Reatha Clark King Award for Excellence and Youth Motivation through the Cultural Arts was developed by VocalEssence to celebrate and recognize those who provide the resources to help organizations come closer to their vision, and those who are in the field empowering youth through direct contact, making a… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (November 4, 2009) – Now in its second season, the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Educational 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 to encourage a deeper understanding of Mexico’s rich classical musical heritage, develop… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (October 26, 2009) — The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, joined by special guests the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester, will Sing in the New Year with a festive community concert at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN) on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4 pm. Seating… Read More →
News Release Contact: Jennifer Bauer 612-547-1459 jbauer@vocalessence.org MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (October 21, 2009) – VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum are pleased to announce the two winners of the 12th annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. This year, the contest sought new carols for chorus and viola. Carols composed by Michael J. Glasgow (Raleigh, NC) and Robert… Read More →
