FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder, 9:30 AM

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM. Clap, wiggle and sing along to your favorite carols at our 45-minute family holiday concert. Sit up close and experience the wonder of choral singing (maybe even for the first time). Pillows,…  Read More

FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder, 11 AM

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM. Clap, wiggle and sing along to your favorite carols at our 45-minute family holiday concert. Sit up close and experience the wonder of choral singing (maybe even for the first time). Pillows,…  Read More

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Minneapolis

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 2:30 PM. Journey to Bethlehem this Christmas to experience the wonder and awe of the nativity with Conrad Susa’s Carols & Lullabies. This playfully charming setting of the Christmas story weaves in music…  Read More

$20 – $40

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Minneapolis

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 2:30 PM. Journey to Bethlehem this Christmas to experience the wonder and awe of the nativity with Conrad Susa’s Carols & Lullabies. This playfully charming setting of the Christmas story weaves in music…  Read More

$20 – $40

LULLABY PROJECT: Listening and Sharing Session

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2730 East 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us in this child friendly celebration of literacy and song, as members of the Ensemble Singers premiere five newly written lullabies, composed by select African-American students from Longfellow Alternative High School with the assistance of WITNESS guest artist Melanie DeMore and the VocalEssence Lullaby team. Mothers from Longfellow Alternative High School Octet of VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Melanie DeMore, guest artist G.…  Read More

Free

FESTIVAL: Together We Sing

Central High School Auditorium 275 Lexington Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join us for Together We Sing, a free Saturday festival where we will explore songs of hope and unity from a wide array of cultural perspectives, engage in conversation, and fellowship over food. Special musical guests from the community will join us throughout the day to enrich our experience. Now, more than ever, we need…  Read More

Free

CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad

Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

Come prepared to sing, clap and stomp along the path to freedom with Melanie DeMore. Following her sold-out concert in 2014, Melanie returns to raise up immigrant voices past and present through songs of liberation and freedom, illuminating Minnesota’s historic role as a sanctuary for the oppressed. VocalEssence Chorus Franklin Middle School Chorus, Minneapolis North…  Read More

$10 – $40

CONCERT: Miracle Mass

The Basilica of Saint Mary 1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance sales for this concert are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday. Join world-renowned pianist and composer Stephen Hough on a spiritual journey from unquestioning faith to doubt to profound joy. The Basilica of Saint Mary’s majestic setting makes the moving and…  Read More

$20 – $40

FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2017, 7 PM

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Hear our community come together as more than 500 students join VocalEssence to celebrate Mexico through song. The culmination of a year-long composer-in-residence program, these bilingual concerts include premieres and an audience sing-along that will leave you with a renewed hope that music can change the world.   Adams Spanish Immersion School, Saint Paul Highland…  Read More

Free

MNHS EVENT: Minnesota, Place of Refuge

Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

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…  Read More

$4 – $5

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,…  Read More

Free

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 4 PM

Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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…  Read More

$40

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 7 PM

Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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…  Read More

$40

OPEN REHEARSAL: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree

Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, United States

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…  Read More

$10

CONCERT: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree

Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, United States

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…  Read More