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For God Commanded Angels to Watch Over You – Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix / Music for a Grand Cathedral (2018-2019)
O Crux – Jennings, Mark / Music for a Grand Cathedral (2018-2019)
Cantate Domino – Monteverdi, Claudio / Music for a Grand Cathedral (2018-2019)
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 →
VocalEssence sounds festive at 50th anniversary concert
by Terry Blain October 8, 2018: http://www.startribune.com/vocalessence-sounds-festive-at-50th-anniversary-concert/495932081/ Review: A high-energy anniversary concert revisited the ensemble’s greatest hits. In the beginning, there was Aaron Copland. Fifty years ago, Philip Brunelle invited the iconic… Read More →
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 →
Where in the World are the Conductors – October 2018
October is off to a rousing start for Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III. He’s launched the second season of the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, as they prepare for… Read More →
VocalEssence celebrates 50 years of making musical bridges — and that first boost from Aaron Copland
by Kathy Berdan October 4, 2018: https://www.twincities.com/2018/10/04/vocalessence-50th-anniversary-concert-ordway-st-paul-philip-brunelle-aaron-copland-cantare/ Harmony through harmony. That’s a good description of what Twin Cities choral stalwart VocalEssence has been doing for half a century. Founder and director Philip… 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 →
In Honor of the VocalEssence 50th Anniversary by Catherine Dehoney, President of Chorus America
I’m Catherine Dehoney, President of Chorus America, the research, professional development, and advocacy organization for choruses in North America. Philip asked me to keep my remarks “short and profound, like… Read More →
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 →
Where in the World are the Conductors – August 2018
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has had a whirlwind summer (nothing unusual!) beginning in early June with a trip to New York City meeting with Nico Muhly, composer of the new… 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 →