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February 2018
OLLI CLASS: VocalEssence WITNESS: Of Such I Dream
Dream of a better wold as we pay tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, on the 100th anniversary of its birth, through the study of song, poetry, hip-hop, dance, and more. Join Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz, III (VocalEssence) and composer William (Bill) Banfield as they discuss the world premiere by VocalEssence of Bill's chamber symphony I Trust Harlem Is Still There, based on the letters of Langston Hughes. Be inspired and challenged to become an agent of change in our community.…
Find out more »CONCERT CONVERSATION: VocalEssence WITNESS: Of Such I Dream
Join us for a concert conversation with composer William Banfield and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »March 2018
*CANCELLED* EVENT: ReMix Singer Studio at Landmark Center
This event is cancelled due to the weather. Please join us at our additional performance on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Icehouse Minneapolis. Be part of something new, and join us as we redefine choir. Pull up a chair and discover new voices as members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform music by up and coming Minnesota composers, and reimagine songs you know as vocal band “Nation” sings stunning pop a cappella cover songs. Program http://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/vocalessence_remix_singer_studio-fi?e=23224272/58878462 Biographies Landmark Center serves…
Find out more »EVENT: ReMix Singer Studio at Icehouse
Advance ticket sales are closed. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Be part of something new, and join us as we redefine choir. Pull up a chair and discover new voices as members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform music by up and coming Minnesota composers, and reimagine songs you know as vocal band “Nation” (Tim Takach and Jocelyn Hagen) sings stunning pop a cappella cover songs. Program http://issuu.com/vocalessence/docs/vocalessence_remix_singer_studio-fi?e=23224272/58878462 Biographies Icehouse is located…
Find out more »April 2018
TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain, Grand Rapids
Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Don Shelby, Mark Twain Sara Pajunen, Fiddle Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and…
Find out more »TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain, Hibbing
Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Don Shelby, Mark Twain Sara Pajunen, Fiddle Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and…
Find out more »TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain, Detroit Lakes
Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Don Shelby, Mark Twain Sara Pajunen, Fiddle Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and…
Find out more »TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain, Brainerd
Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Don Shelby, Mark Twain Sara Pajunen, Fiddle Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and…
Find out more »TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain, Alexandria
Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Don Shelby, Mark Twain Sara Pajunen, Fiddle Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and…
Find out more »OLLI CLASS: Cathedral Music with Rutter
Join Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and British composer John Rutter as they discuss some of John's favorite music for a cathedral, including his song cycle Feel the Spirit, which will be performed by VocalEssence at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on April 22. In order to sign up for this session, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn more and sign up at: https://olli.umn.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/membership
Find out more »CONCERT CONVERSATION: Rutter Returns
Join us for a concert conversation with John Rutter.
Find out more »CONCERT: Rutter Returns
Advance sales for this concert are now closed. $10 partial view tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers John Rutter, guest conductor On the eve of our golden anniversary, see VocalEssence shine as never before when we revisit some of our best-loved performances and hit new heights in the inspiring Cathedral of Saint Paul. The incomparable John Rutter returns to conduct Feel the Spirit, a…
Find out more »COMMUNITY SING: John Rutter
Registration for this event is now closed. Because of capacity limitations, no more registrations can be taken, and walk-in registration at the event will not be available. Britain’s John Rutter invites you to join him for an afternoon of “sweeter music” as he leads you through the following of his favorite choral works: “Amazing Grace”, “A Clare Benediction”, “A flower remembered”, “Choral Amen in F”, “For the beauty of the earth”, “God be in my head”, “Look at the world”,…
Find out more »May 2018
VocalEssence 50th Season Announcement
Join us and surprise musical guests as we unveil our 50th season in a BIG way. The first 50 attendees will receive a special branded VocalEssence item.
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