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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.
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