Awards & Honors
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 →
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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 →
Board of Directors
The VocalEssence Board of Directors serve as ambassadors for the organization in the larger community. They also guide VocalEssence in all major policy decisions while ensuring the financial stability of VocalEssence.… Read More →
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Pioneer Press: VocalEssence lineup includes Dave Brubeck tribute, Tchaikovsky favorite
By Ross Raihala Posted: 3/8/2013 Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com VocalEssence has announced its 45th season and no one is happier to hit that milestone than founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle. “For… Read More →
TC Daily Planet: VocalEssence performs tribute to choral composer John Rutter
Review by: Basil Considine for TC Daily Planet Posted on: March 24, 2014 Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis had a festive atmosphere Friday night, as VocalEssence presented “John Rutter… Read More →
Star Tribune: VocalEssence Ensemble Singers celebrate the music of John Rutter at Central Lutheran Church
By William Randall Beard Special to the Star Tribune Posted: March 22, 2014 VocalEssence kicked off its three-day concert series celebrating the music of John Rutter on Friday night. Many filled… Read More →
2014-2015 Announcement: VocalEssence Brings It Home for 46th Season
CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com Twin Cities choral organization announces season of fresh collaborations, including choral premiere from hip hop artist Dessa — and a tribute to P.D.Q. Bach MINNEAPOLIS —… Read More →
VocalEssence Connects Vibrant Music of Mexico to Area Schools
VOCALESSENCE CONNECTS VIBRANT MUSIC OF MEXICO TO AREA SCHOOLS ¡Cantaré! delivers original works by Twin Cities students, Mexican composers with lively Ordway community concert on May 20 MINNEAPOLIS— March 5, 2014—The musical spirit… Read More →
Announcement: John Rutter Jubilee
January 7, 2014 VocalEssence Patron, We are very excited to create spectacular John Rutter Jubilee performances this March. And, as the date of the concerts approaches, I’d like to take… Read More →
Performer Melanie DeMore Pounds, Claps into Town for WITNESS: Stomp & Sing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERFORMER MELANIE DEMORE POUNDS, CLAPS INTO TOWN FOR WITNESS: Stomp & Sing VocalEssence welcomes vocal activist Melanie DeMore in concert Sun., Feb. 9, 4 p.m. MINNEAPOLIS—November… Read More →
Cocktails & Cabaret Fundraiser to Support Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COCKTAILS & CABARET FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION Twin Cities choral group, VocalEssence, celebrates Nov. 18 at the Metropolitan MINNEAPOLIS—Philip Brunelle, artistic director and founder of… Read More →
Cocktails & Cabaret Fundraiser to Support Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COCKTAILS & CABARET FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION Twin Cities choral group, VocalEssence, celebrates Nov. 18 at the Metropolitan MINNEAPOLIS—Philip Brunelle, artistic director and founder of… Read More →
Toccatina – López Moreno, Jesús / ¡Cantaré! Community Concert (2012-2013)
¡Cantaré! – Una Oda De Vocalessence A La Herencia Musical De México
¡Cantaré! une a compositores y estudiantes locales en un concierto de la comunidad y la educación PARA ENTREGA INMEDIATA CONTACTO: Jennifer Weisman, 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com MINNEAPOLIS—30 de abril de 2013— La… Read More →