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10 best concerts to mark the holidays in choir-crazed Minnesota
By Terry Blain | Special to the Star Tribune November 30, 2018 — 2:52PM: http://www.startribune.com/10-best-concerts-to-mark-the-holidays-in-choir-crazed-minnesota/501646651/ With so many Minnesota choirs, it can be difficult selecting the perfect concert. Here are 10 great… Read More →
Review: VocalEssence’s ‘Welcome Christmas’ best when ringing in the new
By Rob Hubbard | Special to the Pioneer Press December 2, 2018—4:30PM | UPDATED: December 2, 2018—4:43PM: https://www.twincities.com/2018/12/02/review-vocalessences-welcome-christmas-best-when-ringing-in-the-new/ It never gets old. Such could be said of the repertoire at VocalEssence’s annual “Welcome… Read More →
Holidays have plenty of sweets — sweet vocal harmonies, that is
By Rob Hubbard November 24, 2018—9:00AM | UPDATED: November 28, 2018—12:28PM: https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/24/holidays-have-plenty-of-sweets-sweet-vocal-harmonies-that-is/ If Yuletide carols being sung by a choir sounds like your ideal holiday elixir, then this is the December for you… Read More →
Honor the African American Women Who Power Our Journey to Equality with VocalEssence WITNESS: Yet They Persist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com HONOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN WHO POWER OUR JOURNEY TO EQUALITY WITH VOCALESSENCE WITNESS: YET THEY PERSIST Atlanta’s Spelman College Glee Club… Read More →
Music for a Grand Cathedral Questions Answered
Thank you to the 147 people who took the Music for a Grand Cathedral Survey. The VocalEssence staff analyzes the results and uses the information to plan for better performances… Read More →
Philip Brunelle Reveals the Magic that Makes Commissions Come Together
Since 1973, when the first commission by VocalEssence led Dominick Argento to compose Jonah and the Whale, the organization has ardently supported new music. More than 300 commissions later, VocalEssence Artistic Director and… Read More →
Philip Brunelle talks about Welcome Christmas 2018
The Faire Starre is the latest “Welcome Christmas” commission of VocalEssence, following wonderful pieces by Libby Larsen, Conrad Susa and many others. Nico Muhly is one of the ‘bright lights’… Read More →
Big gigs for the week of Nov. 2-8, also including Josh Groban, Lee Ann Womack, Okee Dokee Brothers and Cole Swindell.
By Jon Bream and Chris Riemenschneider November 1, 2018 — 4:20PM: http://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-concerts-of-the-week-stevie-van-zandt-ween-brother-ali/499318181/ Josh Groban: Even though he’s co-starring as a detective in the new Netflix series “The Good Cop,” Groban hasn’t abandoned his music career.… Read More →
Josh Groban charms adoring Xcel Energy Center crowd and reveals ‘I’m half Norwegian!’
by Ross Raihala November 2, 2018 at 11:35 pm | UPDATED: November 4, 2018 at 9:20 am: https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/02/minneapolis-st-paul-concerts-josh-groban-charms-xcel-energy-center-crowd-reveals-half-norwegian/ About 9,000 moms and grandmas gave Josh Groban a warm welcome Friday night when the… Read More →
Share your voice!
Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us at Identity! How did it go? We want to hear your voice! Would you please take a moment to give us some feedback? We appreciate… Read More →
VocalEssence: Singing with the stars
by Pamela Espeland November 1, 2018: https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2018/11/american-composers-forum-names-leader-prince-before-the-rain-book-release/ VocalEssence: Singing with the stars VocalEssence – the choral music organization founded by Philip Brunelle, now celebrating its 50th anniversary year – is making… Read More →
Whether You’re An Anna, Elsa, Sven, or Olaf, You’re Invited to Join VocalEssence for Costumed Sing-Along Fun!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com WHETHER YOU’RE AN ANNA, ELSA, SVEN OR OLAF, YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN VOCALESSENCE FOR COSTUMED SING-ALONG FUN! Members of the VocalEssence youth… Read More →
VocalEssence to perform with Josh Groban on Nov. 2
VocalEssence is thrilled to announce that members of the VocalEssence Chorus, our youth ensemble, Singers Of This Age, and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III will join Josh Groban on… Read More →