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VocalEssence explores ‘Deep Roots’ of African-American music: The week’s best classical concerts

By Terry Blain | Special to the Star Tribune Published: FEBRUARY 17, 2020 — 8:40AM http://www.startribune.com/vocalessence-explores-deep-roots-of-african-american-music-the-week-s-best-classical-concerts/567887142/ Bearing ‘Witness’ Thirty years ago, Philip Brunelle’s choir VocalEssence initiated a project called “Witness,” which aimed to “celebrate the artistic contributions of African-Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage.” The anniversary is marked this week…  Read More

Best of the Week (Feb. 16-23): Tove Lo, Joe Henry, ‘Gotta Dance,’ Raphael Saadiq, VocalEssence, winter fest, more

Multiple authors | Star Tribune February 14, 2020 – 11:10 PM: http://www.startribune.com/best-of-the-week-feb-16-23-tove-lo-joe-henry-gotta-dance-raphael-saadiq-vocalessence-winter-fest-more/567872132/ Behold Lo Like a raunchier and rowdier version of her fellow Swedish export Robyn, electro-pop singer Tove Lo has made a bigger splash in dance clubs and viral listening quarters than on pop radio, earning her a sizable underground following. She sticks to…  Read More

Accessibility

VocalEssence Accessibility Statement VocalEssence is committed to providing audience and performers with access to programs and facilities. Contact Executive Director Mary Ann Aufderheide (maryann@vocalessence.org or 612-547-1454) for more information about services and accommodations. VocalEssence does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs…  Read More

Plymouth Congregational Church 4 PM

Directions To get here via bus Plymouth Church can be reached via Metro Transit buses Nos. 2, 17 and 18. To get here via car From the South or North via 35W As you approach downtown Minneapolis, take I-94 West to the Lyndale-Hennepin exit. Stay in the right lane. Turn right on Dell Place very…  Read More

Thank you for sharing your voice!

Join us again and bring a friend! Use the code FAMILY1920 for two free tickets to an upcoming 2019-20 VocalEssence Family Series Concert. To be entered into the drawing to win a $50 Target Gift Card please fill out the form below. Name: Email: Phone:   NOTE: Contact information will only be used to notify…  Read More

Holiday Arts Guide 2019: Classical music has many flavors of the sounds of the season

By ROB HUBBARD | Special to the Pioneer Press PUBLISHED: November 25, 2019 at 12:37 pm | UPDATED: November 25, 2019 at 6:37 pm https://www.twincities.com/2019/11/25/holiday-arts-guide-2019-classical-music-has-many-flavors-of-the-sounds-of-the-season/ Not one “Messiah,” but a few, including a bilingual version. Holiday fare sung in sweet harmony by ensembles of various sizes. And some carols that swing. That’s what’s in store for you as you head…  Read More

A hot debut and a Bach alternative to ‘Messiah’: The week’s best classical concerts

By Terry Blain | Star Tribune Published: December 1, 2019 — 2:00PM http://www.startribune.com/a-hot-debut-and-a-bach-alternative-to-messiah-the-week-s-best-classical-concerts/565610352/ Alt-Bach Christmas inevitably means “Messiah,” and this week’s Minnesota Orchestra performances will please those who like an annual dose of Handel’s masterpiece. For a refreshing alternative, why not try Bach’s Christmas Oratorio? It covers many of the same biblical events, and the…  Read More

Privacy Policy

PRIVACY NOTICE Last updated September 18, 2020 Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at VocalEssence (“Company“, “we“, “us“, “our“). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact…  Read More

VESOTA Wins Chorus America Education Award

April brought a huge thrill as Chorus America recognized VocalEssence with its 2019 Education and Community Engagement Award for our youth choral program, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age (VESOTA).  Chorus America is a prominent advocacy organization for our nation’s choral groups, and its Education and Community Engagement Award recognizes the best emerging program (less than…  Read More

Concerts and Events

VocalEssence brings our community together through song. Our concerts and events inspire people of all ages to connect with each other, hear beautiful music, and create music of their own. Concert Series: Each season, VocalEssence performs 5-7 concerts around the community for audiences ages 6 and up. Our music goes beyond the typical choir standards,…  Read More

Donate

Whether you are an individual, company or foundation, there are a number of ways for you to help transform the lives of more than 20,000 people each year ages 0-100+ through our concerts, events, and learning and engagement programs. Ways to Give Online Now: Whether you want to give a one-time gift or set up…  Read More

VocalEssence WITNESS School Program

The VocalEssence WITNESS School Program is an exciting opportunity for Minnesota students and teachers to learn more about the contributions African Americans have made, and are making, to the fine arts. 2020-2021 VocalEssence WITNESS: Will you be a Witness? Movements of Social Change Throughout history and across many cultures, music and movement, art and creative expression have all…  Read More

Sing with Us

Each year dozens of experienced singers from the Twin Cities and beyond audience or interview to be a part of the VocalEssence performing ensembles. If you’d like to sing with us, please click on the page below. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Come and sing with one of our adult choirs, the VocalEssence Chorus or…  Read More