This year's concert, VocalEssence WITNESS: Leading with Love, features beloved vocal activist, soulful singer, and composer Melanie DeMore, who uses her music as what she calls "a weapon of mass connection" and challenges us all to "put one foot in front of the other and lead with love." This year—in Orchestra Hall's Target Atrium—we are… Read More →
Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle will present a class on hope and a look at the music that will be featured at Hope Renewed, the closing concert of the 55th Season. Composer Kyle Pederson will join to discuss his new composition that will be featured on the concert. In order to sign up for… Read More →
Save the date for the VocalEssence Gala: Celebration of Song on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2024! Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to celebrating the power of singing together. Immerse yourself in a world where melodies soar, hearts harmonize, and voices unite to create unforgettable moments. This event is a testament to… Read More →
The Keystone Community Singers cordially invite you to join us for an evening of song, spoken word, and fellowship at our inaugural Spring concert! As we relish in the spirit of spring renewal, this heartfelt program will inspire you to be optimistic in the face of life’s challenges, helping to create a world where we… Read More →
The Sabathani Vintage Voices cordially invite you to join us for an evening of song, spoken word and fellowship at our Spring concert, It’s All Right! When life throws challenges our way, we lean on the support of our beloved community. This heartfelt program features a variety of songs, poems and reflections prepared by the… Read More →
Benny Andersson, of ABBA fame, composed a musical blending Sweden and Minnesota in a very moving way. This class will present the musical, its history and music performed by Kathryn Rupp and Clara Osowski, two of the leading soloists, with Philip Brunelle, VocalEssence Artistic Director and founder, as emcee and pianist. In order to sign… Read More →
The 2024-2025 Season opens with The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina, which brings the listener on a journey of hope and heartbreak through the eyes of Swedish immigrants, Kristina Nilsson and her family, brought to life by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the legendary songwriters of ABBA. Kristina’s experiences of love, loss, and hope resonate… Read More →
Autumn can be a time of thanksgiving, of homecoming, and of remembering the people, places, and things that we love most. The winter holiday season that soon follows can be a time of reflection, stillness, and staying close to the people, places, and things you love most. These seasons can also be a time of… Read More →
Love takes many forms depending on the context and who it is shared between. Love has been present since the inception of this choir and partnership between VocalEssence and Sabathani, now celebrating 10 years together! Our shared mission of providing older adults in the community a chance to use music and singing as the vehicle… Read More →
As we journey through life, we encounter many ups and downs along the way, taking in stride the good, the bad, and everything in between. Autumn can be a time of thanksgiving, of homecoming, and of remembering the people, places, and things that we love most. This heartfelt program features a variety of songs, poems,… Read More →
