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July 2017
MNHS EVENT: Minnesota, Place of Refuge
What does “home” mean to you? Is it a place or an idea? Is it private or shared with others? Minnesota has been a place of refuge for many people looking for a home and new life throughout its history. Join us as we explore the notion of home, past and present, and how communities and individuals draw strength and identity from these places. Following the presentation, lend your voice to a dialogue about how our communities can be better…
Find out more »August 2017
COMMUNITY SING: Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green
Attention, singers of all abilities! To help celebrate the grand opening of the new Minnesota State Capitol building, we’re teaming up with Classical Minnesota Public Radio for a very special Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green on Sunday, August 13th. Come join other choral enthusiasts as we sing favorites from the Great American Songbook, led by our own Associate Conductor, G. Phillip Shoultz, III. This really is an event for all: whether you’re a choir member, a professional vocalist,…
Find out more »September 2017
CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 4 PM
Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Reserved seating is sold out, but $20 standing room tickets will be available to purchase at the door beginning at 3:00 PM. VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Osmo Vänskä, clarinet Sara Pajunen, fiddle While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence,…
Find out more »CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 7 PM
Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM. VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Osmo Vänskä, clarinet Sara Pajunen, fiddle While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence, performing music of Sibelius, Rautavaara, Mäntyjärvi, Saariaho,…
Find out more »November 2017
OPEN REHEARSAL: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
Come and see behind the scenes of Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree at our final dress rehearsal with VocalEssence, Monroe Crossing, and the Minnetonka High School Treble Choir. We will rehearse some of Bach’s most jubilant music alongside gospel bluegrass tunes and Carol Barnett and Marisha Chamberlain's Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum with Monroe Crossing and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Be prepared for stops and starts as we refine our performance. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the…
Find out more »CONCERT: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
This Event is currently Sold Out A limited number of standing room tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $10 each. Ticket sales and will-call will open at Roseville Lutheran Church at 6:30 PM. We have also opened the final rehearsal on Thursday, November 9, 2017 for public attendance. Tickets for the open rehearsal are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. More information about the open rehearsal can be found here. VocalEssence Chorus…
Find out more »COMMUNITY SING: Bach’s Mighty Fortress
Advance registration for this event is now closed. Registration at the door will open at 9:15 AM on Saturday at Roseville Lutheran Church. A link to download or view the music can be found below. Sing the songs of a German master! Join us for a morning of fellowship and song performing Bach’s Cantata No. 80 – Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God) as well as other Bach chorales and choruses to celebrate 500…
Find out more »December 2017
CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Apple Valley
Advance sales for this performance are now closed. Plenty of tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Roseville
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 6:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as we celebrate…
Find out more »FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder, 9:30 AM
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 9:00 AM. Please Note: There is limited availability for the 9:30 AM performance of Star of Wonder. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols at our 45-minute holiday concert. Sit up close and experience the wonder of choral singing (maybe for the first time). Pillows, baby bottles, and teddy bears welcome! Tickets:…
Find out more »FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder, 11 AM
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 10:30 AM. Please Note: There is limited availability for the 11 AM performance of Star of Wonder. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols at our 45-minute holiday concert. Sit up close and experience the wonder of choral singing (maybe for the first time). Pillows, baby bottles, and teddy bears welcome! Tickets:…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Minneapolis
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 2:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as we celebrate…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Minneapolis
Advance ticket sales for this performance are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at door beginning at 2:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers There’s no place like home for the holidays, so join us to hear the warm sounds of a Minnesota Christmas. This year we salute many of the composers that call Minnesota home in a blend of the most beloved music of the season. Fall in love with new carols as we celebrate…
Find out more »January 2018
FESTIVAL: Together We Sing
Advance registration is now closed. If you would like to attend this event, you can register on-site beginning at 9:00 AM for the All-Day and Festival Session #1 options, or beginning at 11:30 AM for Festival Session #2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azvv3NxnR00 Spend your MLK weekend connecting with your community and singing with your "whole self" at this day-long festival. Be inspired as you work with guest artists from a variety of disciplines including ComMUSICation, Therees Hibbard, Los Alegres Bailadores, One Voice Mixed Chorus, and the…
Find out more »February 2018
CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Of Such I Dream
VocalEssence Chorus VocalEssence Youth Choir Niles Patricia Brown, Karla Nweje, Roxane Wallace, dancers Laura Caviani Dream of a better world as we pay tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, on the 100th anniversary of its birth, through song, poetry, hip-hop, dance, and more. Hear the debut of the VocalEssence Youth Choir as well as the world premiere of William Banfield’s chamber symphony, I Trust Harlem Is Still There, based on the letters of Langston Hughes. Be inspired and challenged to become…
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