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Image of a lighthouse in the midst of a storm with lightning, dark clouds, and birds flying.

Concert: Weather: Stand the Storm

May 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

In a collaboration between One Voice Mixed Chorus, Singing City, Elevate Vocal Arts, and VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, this program is is aimed at both acknowledging and commemorating the 5th anniversary of the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Expect an emotional and powerful call to ACTION, which we hope will inspire…

A postage stamp printed in red featuring an image of a woman and an apple tree with the words “Kristina from Duvemala” in Swedish and 15 cents with a black ink circle stamp that says, “TAYLORS FALLS MINN. JUN 25 1860.”

The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina

Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s “The Emigrant Novels” BENNY ANDERSSON  BJÖRN ULVAEUS  LARS RUDOLFSON English Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer Licensed by Charlotta Teaterproduktion KB Kathryn Rupp, Kristina Evan Tyler Wilson, Karl Oskar G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Robert Clara Osowski, Ulrika Robin Helgen, Fina Kajsa Ben Brunnette, Arvid (Farmhand at Nybacken) Andy McCullough, Danjel…

Beyond Kristina

The story of Kristina and Karl Oskar has been shared through the decades since Vilhelm Moberg first wrote The Emigrants in 1949, first appearing in musical form in 1995. Shortly after Kristina från Duvemåla premiered in Sweden, VocalEssence (then Plymouth Music Series) brought the concert version to Minneapolis and Lindström–where much of the story is…

Four different VocalEssence singers, each in a different colored background: dark blue, bright orange, teal, and yellow. VocalEssence logo, "Seasons of Song" and 2024-2025 Season. Design: Lora Joshi, Photo Credit (Singer Images L-R): Bruce Silcox, Kyndell Harkness, Blue Key Media, and Anna Min

VocalEssence 2024-2025 Season

Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - May 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Seasons of Song Join VocalEssence as we celebrate 56 seasons of singing together. From a performance of the musical journey of Swedish immigrants brought to life by the legendary ABBA songwriters Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and collaborations with the Bach Society of Minnesota and Northrop, to a week-long festival featuring the music of world-renowned…

Philip Brunelle, conductor, looks into the camera smiling with his hands open and near his face. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 4

May 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…

Philip Brunelle, conductor, looks into the camera smiling with his hands open and near his face. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 3

May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…

A watercolor illustration of a group of people standing in brown and orange grasses holding hands and looking at a blue sky. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Image

Concert: Mending the Sky

May 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Taking inspiration from a Chinese fable where a rip in the sky causes the earth to split open, this concert explores love and loss, life and death, and ultimately invites us to work towards transformation and reconciliation. Through the powerful combination of voice and percussion, the VocalEssence Chorus will perform movements from Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Brahms’s…

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Sing Your Change Block Party

Two Events Friday, April 21, 2023, 5:30-8 PM Neighborhood House 179 Robie St E, Saint Paul, MN Sunday, April 23, 2023, 4-6 PM 4-5 PM: Activities & Food at Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, 1922 N 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 5-6 PM: Performances at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 5541 Join VocalEssence and special…

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The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream, Rob Hubbard and Britt Robson Star Tribune | MAY 4, 2022 https://www.startribune.com/10-concerts-twin-cities-justin-bieber-interpol-snoh-aalegrea-stewart-copeland-janiva-magness/600170378/?refresh=true  Concert highlights for May 5-11 include the Biebs, Interpol, Snoh Aalegrea, Tai Verdes…  Read More