¡Cantaré! une a compositores y estudiantes locales en un concierto de la comunidad y la educación PARA ENTREGA INMEDIATA CONTACTO: Jennifer Weisman, 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com MINNEAPOLIS—30 de abril de 2013— La internacionalmente reconocida organización coral VocalEssence celebra la vibrante cultura y música de México con dos presentaciones especiales de ¡Cantaré! el 21 de mayo. Los conciertos… Read More →
Posted by: Jon Bream Updated: April 14, 2013 – 4:47 PM A full house of 1,000 people went to see a solo Rufus Wainwright Saturday night at the Fitzgerald Theater and a VocalEssence concert broke out. A world premiere, no less. Unadvertised. Written by Wainwright. He explained that he’d composed “Bloom” as a five-movement piece… 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 →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (August 29, 2011) — Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and the Board of VocalEssence are pleased to announce that Mary Ann Pulk, who has served as Managing Director of VocalEssence since 2003, has been promoted to the role of Executive Director. “A major part of what makes VocalEssence so successful is the blend of… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2011) Today Ana Luisa Fajer, the Consul of Mexico in St. Paul, presented VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle with the Ohtli Recognition Award at the quarterly VocalEssence board meeting in downtown Minneapolis. Once a year, the government of Mexico presents this award to a civilian living outside the country for contributions made to the empowerment of Mexican… 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 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 →
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. (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 →
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 →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (July 23, 2009) — VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based non-profit choral ensemble, is very pleased to announce the election of three new members to its board of directors. They were elected at the quarterly board meeting on May 20, 2009 to serve three-year terms beginning in July. Susan Crockett, Ph.D. is Vice President and Senior… Read More →
VocalEssence News For Immediate Release Contact: Katryn Conlin, VocalEssence 612-547-1459, (612-229-5659 (cell) kconlin@vocalessence.org Sarah Shamla, Tunheim Partners 952-851-7279, 952-210-7992 (cell) sshamla@tunheim.com 51 Years after Mrs. Parks took a defiant stand against racism, VocalEssence and Metro Transit partner to recognize the continued fight and to honor her legacy. On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks changed… Read More →
