In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Alice Parker. Alice Parker b. 1925 Parker’s impressive body of… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Egil Hovland. Egil Hovland 1924-2013 As one of the most… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Dominick Argento. Dominick Argento 1927-2019 American composer Dominick Argento, born… Read More →
We want to update you on our plans as they evolve during this global pandemic. First of all, we hope you are safe and find ways to make the best… Read More →
With concerns around COVID-19 on the rise, we wanted to personally share a few updates with you as a valued member of our organization. As per the recommendation from Governor… Read More →
The VocalEssence Gala 2020—Better Together is designed to be a fun and interactive experience for guests. The reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2020 with a… Read More →
Engaging one of our choirs provides a meaningful experience for your guests, gives our singers unique performance opportunities and supports our ability to continue transforming lives by singing together, assuring… Read More →
Julio Morales’ passion for choral music has taken his career as an arranger and composer to choirs including Coro Altus, Ensamble Vocal Veracruzano, Coro de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán,… Read More →
Co-Chairs: Michelle Eng and Carolina Marañon Gustafson Daniela Briones del Ángel Elia Bruggeman Roma Calatayud-Stocks Uri Camarena José González Gerardo Guerrero Gomez Diana Guzman Novelli Jurado Carlos Lopez Magdalena Loza… Read More →
Chair: Traci Bransford Marvin Anderson Martha Arradondo Sylvia Bartley Stanley Brown Tazha Buckner James Burroughs Eric Clark Victoria Davis Ashley Dubose Jacob Gayle Gleason Glover Phyllis Goff* Morris Goodwin* Shawntera… Read More →
By Terry Blain | Special to the Star Tribune Published: FEBRUARY 18, 2020 — 10:57AM http://www.startribune.com/for-30-years-vocalessence-s-witness-program-has-celebrated-black-music/567972202/ G. Phillip Shoultz III brings the Witness program to 40 schools each year. “Thirty… Read More →
By Pamela Espeland | MINNPOST Published: FEBRUARY 18, 2020 — 9:17AM ‘Twelfth Night’ at the Guthrie is pure joy; Russian Renaissance at Aria Photo by Dan Norman Emily Gunyou Halaas, Sun… Read More →
By Terry Blain | Special to the Star Tribune Published: FEBRUARY 17, 2020 — 8:40AM http://www.startribune.com/vocalessence-explores-deep-roots-of-african-american-music-the-week-s-best-classical-concerts/567887142/ Bearing ‘Witness’ Thirty years ago, Philip Brunelle’s choir VocalEssence initiated a project called “Witness,”… Read More →
For Artistic Director and Founder Philip Brunelle, February is always ‘planning month’ putting together all the music for the 2020-21 season—choosing the repertoire for each concert, working with composers on… Read More →
