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Beautiful Star CD Text

WISHES AND CANDLES Stephen Paulus We have a wish for each candle we light, Making the holidays shiny and bright. A wish for the children, the young and the old,…  Read More →

VocalEssence Singers Of This Age

VocalEssence Singers Of This Age is a dynamic group of 50 young people from Twin Cities high schools who sing, dance, write their own music, rap, and—most importantly—reflect the diversity…  Read More →

VocalEssence Vintage Voices

VocalEssence Vintage Voices is an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in partnership with independent and…  Read More →

Four Saints Breaks the Boundaries of Opera

March 4, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdXWDz7J6F4&feature=youtu.be Imagine a moment in time when a Gertrude Stein opera so roused the public that it became the longest running opera in the history of Broadway. An opera so…  Read More →

Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison

Storyteller Garrison Keillor and conductor Philip Brunelle lead a harmonious celebration of all things Thanksgiving with the melodious voices of the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers and their special guests,…  Read More →

History/Timeline

1969 Philip Brunelle founds the Plymouth Church Music Series. 1970 Aaron Copland conducts a performance of his choral works aptly titled “In the Beginning.” 1973 Dominick Argento composes Jonah and…  Read More →

Staff

Our staff is small but mighty. A combination of well-known leaders in the music industry, experts in non-profit management, and administrative dynamos, we ensure VocalEssence lives up to its reputation…  Read More →

Performing Ensembles

The VocalEssence name is synonymous with excellence in choral performance. Internationally, our choruses are recognized for their flawless sound, innovative programming, and commitment to today’s composers. Closer to home, our…  Read More →

Contests and Awards

Whether you are an experienced composer, a singer-songwriter interested in writing choral music, or a high school choir director who embraces the importance of creativity in programming, VocalEssence wants to engage…  Read More →

Commissioning and Recording

VocalEssence has championed new music and unearthed forgotten gems to discover wonderful music that often goes unheard. Since our inception in 1969 through 2025, we have commissioned 312 new works…  Read More →

What We Do

Attending a VocalEssence event has been described as “invigorating,” “inspiring,” and “transcendent.”  And, that’s because behind every exciting concert and class is a commitment to harness the power of singing…  Read More →