Vintage Voices: Create Peace! Share Joy! Spread Love!

Auditorium, Merriam Park Recreation Center 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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

Vintage Voices: It’s All Right!

Sabathani Community Center Auditorium 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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

Free

OLLI Class: The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina

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

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

Pre-Concert Event: Immigrant Experiences

Benson Great Hall, Bethel University 3900 Bethel Dr, Arden Hills, MN, United States

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

VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Trillium Woods: A Season for Gratitude, Love, and Peace

Trillium Woods 5855 Cheshire Pkwy North, Plymouth, MN, United States

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

Free

VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Sabathani: Love Is…

Sabathani Community Center Auditorium 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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

Free

VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Keystone: Embracing Life’s Journey

Auditorium, Merriam Park Recreation Center 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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

Free

OLLI Class: WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize

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

VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists presenting songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III will lead a lively and fascinating presentation bringing this legacy alive. In order to sign up for this session, you must be a…  Read More