Frozen Movie Sing-Along Questions Answered
Thank you to the 69 people who took the Frozen Movie Sing-Along Survey. This is our first family movie event, and we appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. The… Read More →
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Welcome Christmas Carol Contest
The custom of singing Christmas carols brings joy to the holiday season unlike any other tradition. Every December VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum celebrate this tradition in their own unique… Read More →
2019 Contest Guidelines
Click Here to Download the 2019 Welcome Christmas Guidelines and Application 2019 Contest Guidelines World premiere: No prior performance of submitted work. Original carol: No arrangements or new settings of… Read More →
Philip Brunelle Featured on Steele Talkin’ with Jearlyn Steele on WCCO
VocalEssence founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle was featured on Steele Talkin’ with Jearlyn Steele March 3, 2019 to talk about Candide, The Times They Are A-Changin’, and the VocalEssence… Read More →
VocalEssence to present ‘Witness’ times two; Joffrey Ballet to perform ‘Anna Karenina’
By Pamela Espeland MinnPost FEBRUARY 28, 2019 — 08:24AM https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2019/02/vocalessence-to-present-witness-times-two-joffrey-ballet-to-perform-anna-karenina/ VocalEssence was born in 1969 as the Plymouth Church Music Series. Just another concert series at a local church, founded by an… Read More →
Where in the World are the Conductors – February 2019
Both Artistic Director and Founder Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III will be attending the national convention of ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) in Kansas City the… Read More →
Dominick Argento Remembered
Dominick Argento was an amazing man—he was my teacher, colleague and personal friend of our family. When I arrived at the University of Minnesota, I signed up for History of… Read More →
Family Series 2019-2020
Concert Series 2019-2020
POSTPONED: Get Minnesota Singing Tour
ThIS TOUR is postponed. new dates will be announced here as soon as it is decided. Thank you for your patience. Three Performances Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 2-4 PM… Read More →
Winter Wonder 2019
Three Performances Saturday, December 14, 2019 Crafts: 9-9:30 AM, Concert: 9:30-10:15 AM Crafts: 11-11:30 AM, Concert: 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Crafts: 1-1:30 PM, Concert: 1:30-2:15 PM Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd… Read More →
2019-2020 Season
“Life after 50” could be a challenge for some, but not for VocalEssence! We are moving from one anniversary to the next. This season marks 30 years since we began… Read More →
PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR VOCALESSENCE 2019-2020 SEASON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann Jennifer@owl-marketing.com 612-716-0556 PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR VOCALESSENCE 2019-2020 SEASON Choral and community-building organization celebrates 30 years of VocalEssence WITNESS, honoring the contributions of African Americans… Read More →
VocalEssence’s Witness concert honors Ilhan Omar, Hallie Q. Brown, other trailblazers
by Ross Raihala | Pioneer Press February 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm https://www.twincities.com/2019/02/21/vocalessences-witness-concert-honors-ilhan-omar-hallie-q-brown-other-trailblazers/ Back in 2017, VocalEssence associate conductor G. Phillip Shoultz III was starting to plan the group’s annual Witness… Read More →
Classic Dylan Goes Choral in Midwest Premiere from VocalEssence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com CLASSIC DYLAN GOES CHORAL IN MIDWEST PREMIERE FROM VOCALESSENCE “The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan” interprets… Read More →