Minneapolis, MN (October 6, 2011) — The University of Minnesota School of Music will confer an honorary degree on internationally renowned conductor and VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle today at… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (September 12, 2011) — The 2011-2012 VocalEssence concert season debuts with The Gift of Fire, presenting two new pieces, William Bolcom’s Prometheus and Michael Daugherty’s Mount Rushmore on… Read More →
Who: VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Conductor Philip Brunelle and Host John Birge What: Minnesota State Fair Performance Where: Carousel Park Stage (near the Grandstand) When: Friday, September 2, 2011 at 2… Read More →
Who: VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Conductor Philip Brunelle and Host John Birge What: Minnesota State Fair Performance Where: Carousel Park Stage (near the Grandstand) When: Friday, September 2, 2011 at 2… 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… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (July 22, 2011) — Twin Cities based VocalEssence is hitting scenic Minnesota Highway 23 for the North Star Tour, performing in 5 cities before returning to Saint Paul… Read More →
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… Read More →
The VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Program was featured in June/July 2011 issue of Choral Journal. The comprehensive story details the accomplishments of the program in its first three years. (Download PDF)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 14, 2011) — VocalEssence is pleased to announce that Katrina Vander Kooi is stepping into its Director of Development position. Vander Kooi joined VocalEssence in 2008 as… 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… Read More →
By: Jane Turpin Moore, Worthington Daily Globe, April 26, 2011 WORTHINGTON — Lake Okabena and its surrounding prairies inspired Mexican composer Jesus Echevarria last fall as he visited Worthington for… Read More →
VocalEssence’s thrilling reading was paired with filmmaker Bastian Cleve’s life’s work, a mixed blessing. Article by WILLIAM RANDALL BEARD, Special to the Star Tribune Updated: April 10, 2011 – 6:00… 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… Read More →
Patricia Mitchell, president and CEO of the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul, is already a big fan of one of Bach’s masterpieces, “Mass in B Minor.” Patricia… Read More →
VocalEssence program links Mexican composers with area schools MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 21, 2011) – Over 400 Twin Cities area students and community members will join the VocalEssence Chorus &… Read More →
