Musical Moments: United States Composers

To add joy to your lunchtime and a little insider information about composers, Philip Brunelle is hosting Musical Moments—celebrating the composers who have been central to the success of both VocalEssence and Plymouth Congregational Church. These videos are shared via Facebook and the VocalEssence website every week day.

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Leo Sowerby | 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 Leo Sowerby.

Leo Sowerby

1895-1968

Leo Sowerby…

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Leo Sowerby | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
David McKinley Williams | 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 David McKinley Williams.

David McKinley…

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David McKinley Williams | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Leland Sateren | 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 Leland Sateren.

Leland Sateren

1913-2007

Leland Sateren…

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Leland Sateren | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Vincent Persichetti | 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 Vincent Persichetti.

Vincent Persichetti

1915-1987

Vincent Persichetti…

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Vincent Persichetti | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
John Wesley Work III | 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 John Wesley Work III.

John…

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John Wesley Work III | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Gabriela Lena Frank | 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 Gabriela Lena Frank.

Gabriela Lena…

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Gabriela Lena Frank | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
McNeil Robinson | 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 McNeil Robinson.

McNeil Robinson

1943-2015

McNeil Robinson…

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McNeil Robinson | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Bradley Ellingboe | 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 Bradley Ellingboe.

Bradley Ellingboe

b. 1958

Bradley…

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Bradley Ellingboe | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Brandon Waddles | 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 Brandon Waddles.

Brandon Waddles

b. 1988

As…

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Brandon Waddles | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Norman Luboff | 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 Norman Luboff.

Norman Luboff

1917-1987

Norman Luboff…

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Norman Luboff | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Nico Muhly | 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 Nico Muhly.

Nico Muhly

b. 1981

Nico…

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Nico Muhly | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Eric Whitacre | 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 Eric Whitacre.

Eric Whitacre

b. 1970

Grammy Award-winning…

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Eric Whitacre | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Melissa Dunphy | 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 Melissa Dunphy.

Melissa Dunphy

b. 1980

Australian-born…

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Melissa Dunphy | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Gwyneth Walker | 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 Gwyneth Walker.

Gwyneth Walker

b. 1947

Widely…

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Gwyneth Walker | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Leo Nestor | 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 Leo Nestor.

Leo Nestor

1947-2019

Dr. Leo…

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Leo Nestor | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Kyle Pedersen | 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 Kyle Pedersen.

Kyle Pederson

b. 1971

Kyle Pederson…

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Kyle Pedersen | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Kurt Weill | 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 Kurt Weill.

Kurt Weill
1900-1950
The German composer…

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Kurt Weill | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Susan LaBarr | 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 Susan LaBarr.

Susan LaBarr

b. 1981
Susan…

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Susan LaBarr | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Horatio 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 Horatio Parker.

Horatio Parker
1863-1919
Horatio William Parker…

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Horatio Parker | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Arthur B. Jennings | 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 Arthur B. Jennings.

Arthur B. Jennings

1887-1972
Arthur…

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Arthur B. Jennings | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Jester Hairston | 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 Jester Hairston.

Jester Hairston
1901-2000
Jester Hairston was…

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Jester Hairston | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Coreen Duffy | 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 Coreen Duffy.

Coreen Duffy

b. 1976
Dr…

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Coreen Duffy | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Thea Musgrave | 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 Thea Musgrave.

Thea Musgrave
b. 1928

Rich…

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Thea Musgrave | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
F. Melius Christiansen | 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 F. Melius Christiansen.

F. Melius Christiansen
1871-1955
F…

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F. Melius Christiansen | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
William Banfield | 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 William Banfield.

William Banfield
b. 1961

William Banfield…

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William Banfield | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Craig Carnahan | 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 Craig Carnahan.

Craig Carnahan
b. 1951

Craig Carnahan…

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Craig Carnahan | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Cary John Franklin | 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 Cary John Franklin.

Cary John Franklin

b…

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Cary John Franklin | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Joel Thompson | 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 Joel Thompson.

Joel Thompson

b.1988
Joel Thompson is…

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Joel Thompson | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
M. Searle Wright | 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 M. Searle Wright.

M. Searle Wright
1918-2004
Searle…

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M. Searle Wright | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Paul Rudoi | 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 Paul Rudoi. This episode features…

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Paul Rudoi | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Jennifer Higdon | 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 Jennifer Higdon.

Jennifer Higdon
b.1962

Jennifer Higdon…

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Jennifer Higdon | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Emma Lou Diemer | 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 Emma Lou Diemer.

Emma Lou Diemer

b…

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Emma Lou Diemer | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Michael Abels | 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 Michael Abels.

Michael Abels
b. 1962

Michael Abels…

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Michael Abels | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Mack Wilberg | 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 Mack Wilberg.

Mack Wilberg

b.1955
Mack J. Wilberg…

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Mack Wilberg | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Brian Holmes | 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 Brian Holmes. This episode features…

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Brian Holmes | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Gian Carlo Menotti | 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 Gian Carlo Menotti. This episode…

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Gian Carlo Menotti | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Daniel Kallman | 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 Daniel Kallman.

Daniel Kallman

b.1956
Daniel Kallman, an…

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Daniel Kallman | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Rollo Dilworth | 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 Rollo Dilworth.

Rollo Dilworth

b.1970
Rollo Dilworth is…

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Rollo Dilworth | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Dale Trumbore | 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 Dale Trumbore.

Dale Trumbore

b. 1987
Dale Trumbore…

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Dale Trumbore | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Morten Lauridsen | 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 Morten Lauridsen.

Morten Lauridsen

b. 1943
Morten…

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Morten Lauridsen | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Janika Vandervelde | 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 Janika Vandervelde.

Janika Vandervelde

b. 1955
Janika Vandervelde…

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Janika Vandervelde | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Katherine K. Davis | 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 Katherine K. Davis.

Katherine K…

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Katherine K. Davis | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Virgil Thomson | 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 Virgil Thomson.

Virgil Thomson

1896-1989
Virgil Thomson was…

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Virgil Thomson | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Robert Harris | 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 Robert Harris.

Robert Harris
b.1938
The African…

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Robert Harris | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle
Ned Rorem | 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 Ned Rorem.

Ned Rorem

b. 1923
Ned…

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Ned Rorem | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle