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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 →

Celebrate our 125th Anniversary with Music from Norway’s Top Composer

Sons of Norway Blog | October 10th, 2019 https://www.sofn.com/blog/celebrate-our-125th-anniversary-with-music-from-norways-top-composer/​​​​​​​ As part of the celebration for our upcoming 125th Anniversary in 2020, Sons of Norway has commissioned a musical work from renowned Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arneson. Just in time for Christmas, this new work will have its world premiere in a series of four performances in…  Read More →

VocalEssence Programs Enhancing Music Education in Minnesota

February 10, 2017

For the next three months, VocalEssence will feature its education programs to promote Music Makes Us Whole, an initiative that brings together non-profit and for-profit organizations in Minnesota to raise awareness about the ways a rich music education enhances a child’s development. This month, we’re highlighting VocalEssence WITNESS School Program and Lullaby Project. VocalEssence WITNESS…  Read More →

KSTP News: Mpls. Students Rehearse for Biggest Gig Yet with Grammy-Winning Group

Updated: 11/20/2014 5:18 PM Created: 11/20/2014 4:40 PM KSTP.com By: Kate Renner [Please note VocalEssence correction: Gary Hines, not Greg Hines] Students at South High School in Minneapolis are preparing Thursday for a performance they probably won’t forget. Members of the school’s varsity choir program are partnering with Grammy award winning musicians to sing this…  Read More →

From the Land of Sky Blue Waters

In 2011, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers criss-crossed Minnesota via historic Highway 23 to share with the state’s citizens the music of its choral composers, its singer-songwriters and the songs being sung by the people who have made Minnesota their home over the past 150 years. Enjoy the voices of VocalEssence as they explore the state’s…  Read More →

Fox 9 Interviews WITNESS: Stomp & Sing Guest Artist Melanie DeMore

Fox 9 News visited Harambee Community Cultures/Environmental Science School to capture VocalEssence Guest Artist Melanie DeMore working with 4th graders. Melanie will be performing with VocalEssence at the WITNESS: Stomp & Sing performance on February 9, 2014 at Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.vocalessence.org/witness2014

Performer Melanie DeMore Pounds, Claps into Town for WITNESS: Stomp & Sing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERFORMER MELANIE DEMORE POUNDS, CLAPS INTO TOWN FOR WITNESS: Stomp & Sing VocalEssence welcomes vocal activist Melanie DeMore in concert Sun., Feb. 9, 4 p.m.   MINNEAPOLIS—November 7, 2013—The 130-voice VocalEssence Chorus will share the Orchestra Hall stage with vocal activist Melanie DeMore on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. for a…  Read More →

¡Cantaré! – Una Oda De Vocalessence A La Herencia Musical De México

¡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 →

¡Cantaré! – A VocalEssence Ode To Mexico’s Musical Heritage

¡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 →

MNuet.com: VocalEssence to Stomp and Sing Through 2013-14 Season

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 →

2013 VocalEssence “WITNESS: Marian Anderson” concert celebrates Black History Month with Music, Theater

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 →