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May 2017
FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2017, 7 PM
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 Park Senior High School, Saint Paul Irondale High School, New Brighton Meadow Lake Elementary School, New Hope Richard R. Green Central Park School, Minneapolis Washburn…
Find out more »VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Vintage Voices Concert
Come and experience the sounds of the Sabathani Vintage Voices of the Sabathani Senior Center in Draw the Circle Wide, an exciting and heartfelt program of songs and spoken word that draw us together to celebrate community, friendship and freedom! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Senior Center, Suite 106. Sabathani Senior Center is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering…
Find out more »Dreams of the Fallen: Music of Honor and Remembrance for Memorial Day with Steve Seel on MPR News
Commemorate Memorial Day by listening to a special one-hour program on Minnesota Public Radio News featuring the 2015 VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen performance with special guests Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Written by local composer Jake Runestad, Dreams of the Fallen includes text by poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner. Listen on your MPR News Station or stream online.
Find out more »Dreams of the Fallen: Music of Honor and Remembrance for Memorial Day with Steve Seel on Classical MPR
Commemorate Memorial Day by listening to a special one-hour program on Classical Minnesota Public Radio featuring the 2015 VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen performance with special guests Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Written by local composer Jake Runestad, Dreams of the Fallen includes text by poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner. Listen on your Classical MPR Station or stream online.
Find out more »July 2017
MNHS EVENT: Minnesota, Place of Refuge
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 and individuals draw strength and identity from these places. Following the presentation, lend your voice to a dialogue about how our communities can be better…
Find out more »VINTAGE VOICES: Trillium Woods Vintage Voices Concert
Come and experience the sounds of the Trillium Woods Chorale in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Auditorium. Trillium Woods is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for…
Find out more »August 2017
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, led by our own Associate Conductor, G. Phillip Shoultz, III. This really is an event for all: whether you’re a choir member, a professional vocalist,…
Find out more »September 2017
OLLI CLASS: Finlandia Forever
This year marks 100 years of independence for Finland. Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and Mark Sedio (Central Lutheran) will fill you with LOTS of interesting stories and play music that will give you a rich understanding of Finland's choral music history. 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: Finlandia Forever, 4 PM
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 saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence,…
Find out more »CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 7 PM
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 equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence, performing music of Sibelius, Rautavaara, Mäntyjärvi, Saariaho,…
Find out more »October 2017
EVENT: MPR’s 50th Anniversary Block Party
Join us on Saturday, October 7 for this free, family-friendly celebration of Minnesota Public Radio’s 50th anniversary with live music, food trucks, art activities and more. Singers from VocalEssence will perform from 6-6:30 PM on the Landmark Plaza Stage in downtown Saint Paul (in between performances by The Steeles and Dessa!) MPR 50th Anniversary Block Party Entertainment Schedule 3:30-4 p.m. Native Pride Dancerst, Hamm Plaza Stage 4-4:30 p.m. Minnesota Percussion Trio, Landmark Plaza Stage 4:30-5 p.m. Walker West Music Academy,…
Find out more »November 2017
OLLI CLASS: Bach & Bluegrass
The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the importance of the music of J.S. Bach celebrating this event is linked with Carol Barnett and her new "Bluegrass TeDeum". Join Philip Brunelle and composer Carol Barnett as they share their enthusiasm joining Bach to Bluegrass! 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 »OPEN REHEARSAL: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
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 the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Be prepared for stops and starts as we refine our performance. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the…
Find out more »CONCERT CONVERSATION: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
Join us for a concert conversation with composer Carol Barnett, members of Monroe Crossing, and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III.
Find out more »CONCERT: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree
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 open rehearsal are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. More information about the open rehearsal can be found here. VocalEssence Chorus…
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