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October 2018
CONCERT: Music for a Grand Cathedral
advance sales are closed. limited restricted view tickets are still available and can be purchased at the cathedral on sunday beginning at 1 pm. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers The St. Olaf Choir Every day deserves beauty. Give yourself time to sit and soak in Vaughan Williams’s Mass in G minor in a space worthy of its expansive beauty, the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul. Written when the composer turned 50, the Mass is simultaneously inspired by the past…
Find out more »November 2018
FAMILY SERIES: Identity
A limited number of standing room tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6 PM on Thursday. VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Cameroon Choir Mila Vocal Ensemble Threads Dance Project VocalEssence Vintage Voices Choirs Be inspired by new voices and the changing face of choir at the inaugural solo performance of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, the VocalEssence youth choir. Using the diversity of its membership as a guide, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age and guest artists will…
Find out more »MPR: 50th Anniversary Concert Broadcast
Did you miss our nearly sold-out 50th Anniversary Concert at the Ordway on October 7, 2018? Hear a two-hour special of the performance on Classical Minnesota Public Radio on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7 PM CST. Live Stream Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. Find your station Click here to find your Classical Minnesota Public Radio station.
Find out more »December 2018
CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Apple Valley
4:21 PM Update: The concert will go ahead as planned. See you soon! Advance ticket sales are now closed. Plenty of tickets are still available and can be purchased at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 1. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn) - Brendon Bushman Percussion…
Find out more »MPR: Welcome Christmas 2017 Broadcast
John Birge hosts a taste of the season highlighting the best of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas 2017 performance. Hear Christmas music composed and arranged by Minnesota's own on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 7-8 PM on Classical Minnesota Public Radio. LIVE STREAM Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. FIND YOUR STATION Click here to find your Classical Minnesota Public Radio station.
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Roseville
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Roseville Lutheran Church beginning at 6:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn) - Brendon Bushman Percussion - Dave Hagedorn Keyboard - Mary Jo Gothmann Every beloved Christmas song had a first performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as VocalEssence…
Find out more »FAMILY SERIES: Star of Wonder Reimagined, 9:30 AM
This event is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door beginning at 9:00 AM. Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols, and try your hand at creating a holiday-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Pillows,…
Find out more »FAMILY SERIES: Star of Wonder Reimagined, 11 AM
This event is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door beginning at 10:30 AM. Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols, and try your hand at creating a holiday-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Pillows,…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Minneapolis Dec. 8
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at THE DOOR beginning at 2:30 PM ON SATURDAY. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn) - Brendon Bushman Percussion - Dave Hagedorn Keyboard - Mary Jo Gothmann Every beloved Christmas song had a first performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Minneapolis Dec. 9
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 2:30 PM on Sunday. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn) - Brendon Bushman Percussion - Dave Hagedorn Keyboard - Mary Jo Gothmann Every beloved Christmas song had a first performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as…
Find out more »January 2019
FAMILY EVENT: Together We Sing Festival
VocalEssence Singers Of This Age G. Phillip Shoultz, III Cameroon Choir Mila Vocal Ensemble Every social movement in modern history has been inspired by music that rouses the masses, speaks truth to power, and cements public consciousness. On MLK weekend 2019, join VocalEssence and guest artists to raise your voice and give back. In partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, sing songs of protest and progress, move your feet to the rhythm of justice, try your hand at spoken word…
Find out more »February 2019
FAMILY SERIES: Frozen Movie Sing-Along, 10 AM
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! Whether it’s Elsa, Anna, Olaf, or even Sven, dress up as your favorite character and join us at a Frozen movie sing-along. Walk over to the “castle” (Turnblad Mansion) to take a photo with your prince or princess, and create a snowflake in honor of your favorite snowman. ASI Museum admission included. All ages welcome. Children and youth ages 0-17 are free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. $10 tickets are also available as…
Find out more »FAMILY SERIES: Frozen Movie Sing-Along, 12:30 PM
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! Whether it’s Elsa, Anna, Olaf, or even Sven, dress up as your favorite character and join us at a Frozen movie sing-along. Walk over to the “castle” (Turnblad Mansion) to take a photo with your prince or princess, and create a snowflake in honor of your favorite snowman. ASI Museum admission included. All ages welcome. Children and youth ages 0-17 are free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. $10 tickets are also available as…
Find out more »FAMILY SERIES: Frozen Movie Sing-Along, 3 PM
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! Whether it’s Elsa, Anna, Olaf, or even Sven, dress up as your favorite character and join us at a Frozen movie sing-along. Walk over to the “castle” (Turnblad Mansion) to take a photo with your prince or princess, and create a snowflake in honor of your favorite snowman. ASI Museum admission included. All ages welcome. Children and youth ages 0-17 are free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. $10 tickets are also available as…
Find out more »CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Yet They Persist
IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE UPDATE! LAST UPDATED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 AT 1:34 PM The VocalEssence WITNESS: Yet They Persist performance on Sunday, February 24, 2019 will be performed as scheduled. Stand up and cheer as VocalEssence honors past, present, and future trailblazing African and African American women who persist against all odds to change their communities and the world. Atlanta’s Spelman College Glee Club will join the VocalEssence Chorus and VocalEssence Singers Of This Age in this electrifying program, which celebrates…
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