VocalEssence founder networked his way to global greatness over 50 years
A musical visionary and tireless self-promoter, VocalEssence founder Philip Brunelle is a world-renowned force.
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Sing, Connect, and Give Back at the Together We Sing Festival
In preparation for the 3rd Annual Together We Sing Festival, VocalEssence Associate Conductor Phillip Shoultz has devoted time this summer to developing a relationship with Ujamaa Place. After meeting with Executive Director, Otis Zanders, and touring the facilities, Phillip recently led his first talk in a series of presentations that will explore, “Sharing Your Truth:… Read More →
Viva México! VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Ready for Tour
Their bags are packed, and music is in hand for the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle. Follow us on Facebook to hear the latest about the tour from our guide, and former VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! composer, Novelli Jurado. Below is their tour schedule. Learn more about their selection to the performances in this… Read More →
Pioneer Press: VocalEssence’s ‘Christmas Cantata’ Both Fiery and Cool
By Rob Hubbard Special to the Pioneer Press Posted: 12/05/2015 12:01:00 AM CST It seems that everybody’s swinging this holiday season. There are opportunities to hear jazzed-up holiday tunes all over the Twin Cities area this month. Heck, even the Minnesota Orchestra spent the first week of December doing Duke Ellington. And now the… Read More →
Over the River and Through the Woods
VocalEssence, Garrison Keillor and The Hopeful Gospel Quartet On November 23, 2004, the Hopeful Gospel Quartet — Garrison Keillor, Mollie O’Brien and Robin & Linda Williams — traded musical moments with the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers in a concert at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis. The evening seamlessly blended American folk traditions with choral masterpieces old… Read More →
Creative Programming Award
The purpose for this award is to uphold high standards of excellence in repertoire selection, to acknowledge and reward creativity in performing choral performance, and to affirm the importance of quality secondary and undergraduate choral training throughout the State of Minnesota. The Award for Creative Programming is presented annually in November by Philip Brunelle or… Read More →
Pioneer Press: VocalEssence lineup includes Dave Brubeck tribute, Tchaikovsky favorite
By Ross Raihala Posted: 3/8/2013 Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com VocalEssence has announced its 45th season and no one is happier to hit that milestone than founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle. “For me, it means I’m halfway to 90 years,” he said. “I’m going to do this forever. There’s so much more choral music that needs to… Read More →