VocalEssence staff positions Executive Assistant   Internships at VocalEssence VocalEssence seeks talented students to work in challenging internship positions throughout the organization. Internships at VocalEssence offer meaningful learning opportunities and…  Read More →

Mailing Address 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Street Address 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Parking The VocalEssence office is located in Plymouth Congregational Church at 1919 LaSalle Avenue…  Read More →

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VocalEssence has recorded more than 30 albums that have been sold around the world by sellers including Amazon, Gothric Records, CDBaby, and Instant Encore. The singers acknowledge the power of…  Read More →

VocalEssence has an extensive collection of music that it has performed over the past 56 years! Browse or search our repertoire list below.

The purpose for this award is to uphold high standards of excellence in repertoire selection, to acknowledge and reward creativity in performing choral performance, and to affirm the importance of…  Read More →

VocalEssence WITNESS is critical for many of the students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a professional event at a major concert hall. We believe that an…  Read More →

To complement the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! composer residencies, VocalEssence has developed the ¡Cantaré! Teacher Resource Guide and Companion Audio Files for teachers to use as a springboard for integration into the school curriculum…  Read More →

Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “singing impeccably, making even the most complex harmonies sound transparent” and performing with “consummate professionalism,” the VocalEssence Chorus is an exceptional group of talented,…  Read More →

VocalEssence WITNESS is one of the nation’s premier initiatives celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our shared American heritage through concerts, recordings, and comprehensive educational programs. Please visit the…  Read More →

Through VocalEssence ¡Cantaré!, selected composers from Mexico participate as artists-in-residence with elementary schools, high schools, colleges, and community organizations. The composers work directly with student choirs and community choruses throughout the…  Read More →

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Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine (Eric Whitacre) My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord (Moses Hogan) La Cucaracha (arr. Robert Sund)

After more than 50 years of championing the power act of singing together, VocalEssence has been recognized by organizations around the world. We received the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for adventurous…  Read More →