50th Anniversary Concert a BIG Success
The 50th Anniversary Concert and Dinner on October 7, 2018 was an evening filled with special moments. Governor Dayton proclaimed it VocalEssence Together We Sing Day. Senator Tina Smith began… Read More →
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VocalEssence Listening Zone Initiative
In the fall of 2017, the Board of Directors voted to diversify the audience, singers, board, staff and vendors by age and by race. Prior to determining what exactly would… Read More →
Strategic Plan 2018-2022
In over 5o years, we celebrate our recognition not only locally and regionally, but nationally and internationally for innovation, leadership, and advancement of this art form. Within the strength of… Read More →
Advancing Inclusion, Access, and Equity
VocalEssence seeks to develop future singing generations in ways that are reflective of and responsive to diverse constituencies. We will offer inclusive and accessible artistic opportunities at the core of… Read More →
What do Vaughan Williams and the Cathedral of Saint Paul have in common?
Music for a Grand Cathedral Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2-4 PM Cathedral of Saint Paul Tickets start at $10
A Toast to 50 Years from Marilyn Carlson Nelson
And on the eighth day, God created VocalEssence, and it was good. So now, dear Philip, Carolyn, VocalEssence, it falls to me to end this magnificent celebration with a toast.… Read More →
VocalEssence Mexico Tour is “Transformational”
VocalEssence has just returned from conducting some “choral diplomacy” in Mexico. The trip to Mexico City—from Aug. 26 to Sept. 3— was a historic one. For ten years, Philip Brunelle has… Read More →
Rhiannon Fiskradatz
Learning and Engagement Manager phone 612-547-1451 fax 612-547-1484 rhiannon@vocalessence.org Rhiannon Fiskradatz is a lifelong theatre artist whose work across a broad range of mediums displays a penchant for cross pollination.… Read More →
VocalEssence on tour in Mexico; Peter Lorre series at the Trylon
By Pamela Espeland | 10:05 am August 31, 2018 https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2018/08/vocalessence-on-tour-in-mexico-peter-lorre-series-at-the-trylon/ The news about U.S.-Mexico relations continues to seesaw. After threats, tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, there’s a new free-trade deal in… Read More →
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… 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… Read More →
2018 Welcome Christmas Carol Contest Composers Announced
VocalEssence is pleased to announce the following winners of the 21st annual VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who applied. Sponsored by… Read More →
Welcome Families!
Lucky you! You must have met one of the many VocalEssence fans who wants to share the magic with you. VocalEssence is a singing organization that has a vision to… Read More →
How Philip Brunelle Became the Twin Cities’ Song Leader
Philip Brunelle has been the song leader of the Twin Cities for 50 years. But how he got there? It wasn’t all a joyful song. by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl June 18,… Read More →
VocalEssence to perform in Mexico City
By Pamela Espeland | 08:22 am https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2018/07/vocalessence-perform-mexico-city-bodycartography-project-wam If you want to see the Minnesota Orchestra in August, you’ll have to go to London or South Africa. Same for the Minnesota Chorale, which will send 50… Read More →