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VocalEssence Companion Tour Summer 2025

Explore England in Song and Story with VocalEssence! Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and founder Philip Brunelle, MBE, on an extraordinary 10-day tour to England from July 21-31, 2025*. Organized by professional tour company ACFEA, this once-in-a-lifetime trip is designed for music lovers and adventurers alike, blending breathtaking performances you won’t see anywhere else, with rich cultural experiences, and historic exploration. Want…

VocalEssence singers wearing black and multicolored stoles perform on stage for the annual WITNESS concert. Photo Credit: Kyndell Harkness

OLLI Class: WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize

Feb 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists presenting songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Associate Conductor G. Phillip…  Read More →

VocalEssence singers holding black folders and wearing black with colorful scarves perform at Northrop. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Welcome Christmas 2024 Digital Concert Program

FEATURING: VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age VocalEssence Vintage Voices Brass, Percussion, and Harp Aaron David Miller, organ Casey Rafn, piano Philip Brunelle, conductor G . Phillip Shoultz, III, conductor

We Shall Not Be Moved

Watch our teaching artists sing the Freedom Song, “We Shall Not Be Moved”. This is one of four songs being sung at the Young People’s Concert on February 21, 2025.  Sing along with us! https://vimeo.com/1029665031?share=copy

Image of a lighthouse in the midst of a storm with lightning, dark clouds, and birds flying.

Concert: Weather: Stand the Storm

May 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

In a collaboration between One Voice Mixed Chorus, Singing City, Elevate Vocal Arts, and VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, this program is is aimed at both acknowledging and commemorating the 5th anniversary of the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Expect an emotional and powerful call to ACTION, which we hope will inspire…

A postage stamp printed in red featuring an image of a woman and an apple tree with the words “Kristina from Duvemala” in Swedish and 15 cents with a black ink circle stamp that says, “TAYLORS FALLS MINN. JUN 25 1860.”

The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina

Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s “The Emigrant Novels” BENNY ANDERSSON  BJÖRN ULVAEUS  LARS RUDOLFSON English Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer Licensed by Charlotta Teaterproduktion KB Kathryn Rupp, Kristina Evan Tyler Wilson, Karl Oskar G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Robert Clara Osowski, Ulrika Robin Helgen, Fina Kajsa Ben Brunnette, Arvid (Farmhand at Nybacken) Andy McCullough, Danjel…

2023-2024 Supporters

VocalEssence is blessed to have so many committed supporters. Thank you for all that you do to keep our community singing! Although we make every effort to ensure that our Honor Roll list is accurate and complete, we are capable of error. Please let us know if your name does not appear the way you…

Sing with Vintage Voices

About Our Audition Process Registration for the 2023-24 season is now open for the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus. Read below for information about each ensemble and the audition requirements.…  Read More →

Many singers perform in front of an audience in the ornate sanctuary of the Cathedral of Saint Paul that features a baldachin with black and gold marble columns that has a bronze latticework canopy. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox

Concert: Voices for a Cathedral

Apr 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Let the engaging sounds of music by Scottish composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan captivate you. MacMillan’s music draws from his Scottish heritage, strong Catholic faith, and social conscience, and is influenced by Celtic folk music as well as Far Eastern, Scandinavian, and Eastern European music. Hear 7 Twin Cities church choirs join forces to…

Four different VocalEssence singers, each in a different colored background: dark blue, bright orange, teal, and yellow. VocalEssence logo, "Seasons of Song" and 2024-2025 Season. Design: Lora Joshi, Photo Credit (Singer Images L-R): Bruce Silcox, Kyndell Harkness, Blue Key Media, and Anna Min

VocalEssence 2024-2025 Season

Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - May 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Seasons of Song Join VocalEssence as we celebrate 56 seasons of singing together. From a performance of the musical journey of Swedish immigrants brought to life by the legendary ABBA songwriters Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and collaborations with the Bach Society of Minnesota and Northrop, to a week-long festival featuring the music of world-renowned…

Philip Brunelle, conductor, looks into the camera smiling with his hands open and near his face. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 4

May 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…

Philip Brunelle, conductor, looks into the camera smiling with his hands open and near his face. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 3

May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…

Philip’s Favorites II

Two Performances Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4 PM Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 4 PM Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN “Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites…