COVID-19 Update – March 25, 2020
Our thoughts are with you and your families as we write this. While VocalEssence is physically distancing, we continue to look for ways to use the healing power of music to… Read More →
Stories & Results
VocalEssence Singers Of This Age singing songs of hope
Our radically representative youth choir VocalEssence Singers of This Age is creating Sounds of Hope, a singing challenge for all ages, where they will be choosing songs that give them… Read More →
Alice Parker | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
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 →
Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle on WCCO-TV – March 25, 2020
Egil Hovland | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
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 →
Dominick Argento | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
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 →
COVID-19 Updates
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 →
COVID-19 Updates
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 →
Where in the World are the Conductors – February 2020
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 →
Deep Roots Honors 30 Years of WITNESS at Orchestra Hall
Join us at Deep Roots at Orchestra Hall on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 4:30 PM. Tickets start at just $10! https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-deep-roots/
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Who is your inspiration? On February 24, 3,462 students from 34 schools will hear our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age at the WITNESS Young People’s Concerts.… Read More →
100 Baby Care Packages for Minnesota Babies
VocalEssence and the Healthy Black Pregnancies initiative are teaming up to give 100 new babies a birthday gift – their very own Baby Care Package. Each package costs $40, and… Read More →
Celebrate MLK Weekend with VESOTA
Come and celebrate the incredible legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age (VESOTA). See below for more information.… Read More →
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Fred and Ann Moore find quality, community and staying power in VocalEssence
When Fred and Ann Moore lived in Wisconsin, they were familiar with VocalEssence, having attended several holiday concerts over the years. “But our association began in earnest when we moved… Read More →
Composer Kim André Arnesen Talks about Nordic Christmas
Up-and-coming Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen considered a few different factors when he sat down to choose the pieces that would become Nordic Christmas. “I looked at works that have… Read More →