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September 2014
VocalEssence New Brand Launch
At the start of our 45th Season, VocalEssence embarked on a journey that had us explore the core of who we are, what we do, and where we see ourselves in the future. With help from our VocalEssence Brand Refresh committee (made up of members from the VocalEssence Board, sta, singers and trusted friends) and consultants such as Brand Tool Box, Design REPLACE, and Dialog Studios, VocalEssence found our new voice and direction for the future. When we sing together, we succeed together. As a leading Minnesota arts organization, VocalEssence…
Find out more »October 2014
¡Cantaré! Composer Residency – Week One
Mexican composers Julio Morales and Jean Angelus Pichardo arrive to the Twin Cities for their first residency with elementary, high school, and community choral singers, exploring Mexican cultural and choral music traditions. Click here for more information about ¡Cantaré!.
Find out more »PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Libby Larsen, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa
Before the Made in Minnesota concert, participate in a conversation with Classical Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Minnesota composers Libby Larsen, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa.
Find out more »CONCERT: Made in Minnesota at Orchestra Hall
Minnesota is a land of 10,000 lakes, choirs and composers! “Go local” and celebrate all that Minnesota has to offer with a concert chock full of pieces by longstanding Minnesota composers from Dominick Argento to Stephen Paulus and Libby Larsen, as well as new generation composers Jocelyn Hagen and Hip-hop artist Dessa. Dale Warland makes his debut conducting the Ensemble Singers in Dominick Argento’s Seasons, a piece written especially for Dale. From Dessa’s first choral premiere of her career to Dominick…
Find out more »POST-CONCERT HAPPY HOUR: Rhyme and Rhythm with Resonate
Mix, mingle and enjoy an informal Q&A with Dessa, Jocelyn Hagen and Andy Thompson after the VocalEssence Made in Minnesota concert. Hosted by Resonate, our young professionals group.
Find out more »November 2014
TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
Supported by Land O'Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. VocalEssence Ensemble…
Find out more »TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
Supported by Land O'Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. VocalEssence Ensemble…
Find out more »TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
Supported by Land O'Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. VocalEssence Ensemble…
Find out more »TOUR CONCERT: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain
Supported by Land O'Lakes and an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will go on the road to Greater Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present – choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals, and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain. VocalEssence Ensemble…
Find out more »St. Paul High School Choral Festival with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City®
Sponsored by Travelers, over 200 students from three St. Paul high schools will come together with Francisco J. Núñez and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC) to share music with each other, to sing new songs, and to learn new ways to interpret and give expression to music. Participants include: Large mixed choir and beginning men’s choir, Central High School Advanced mixed choir, Como Park Senior High School Intermediate mixed choir and beginning women’s choir, Johnson Senior…
Find out more »PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: John Birge and Francisco Núñez
Before the Young People's Chorus of New York City® concert, participate in a conversation with Minnesota Public Radio Host John Birge and Young People's Chorus of New York City® conductor Francisco Núñez.
Find out more »CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Young People’s Chorus of New York City®
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC), founded and conducted by MacArthur "genius" Fellow Francisco J. Núñez, is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb sound and electrifying performances. Frequent performers at Carnegie Hall, YPC regularly accepts invitations to represent the U.S. at international choral festivals, and is frequently seen on national TV with such guest artists as Joshua Bell, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis. Audiences rave about YPC’s ability to equally execute…
Find out more »December 2014
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: Welcome Christmas
’Tis the season for lutefisk, glögg, rødgrød med fløde and Welcome Christmas 2014 — the beloved annual concert series presented by Minneapolis-based choral ensemble VocalEssence. Join Artistic Director Philip Brunelle as he highlights the carols and musical holiday traditions from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark that will come through the music in this year’s Welcome Christmas concerts. A special guest will be folk fiddler Sara Pajunen, a classically trained performer well-versed in a variety of genres whose recent work explores…
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