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February 2022
CANCELED: VocalEssence Presents: The Aeolians
This concert is canceled VocalEssence is canceling the February 28 performance with The Aeolians of Oakwood University at North High School in Minneapolis in an effort to limit exposure to the high levels of community spread of the coronavirus variant. The Aeolians will still be with us for WITNESS: Rejoice! on Sunday, March 6 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. And we encourage you to join us as The Aeolians will perform a 40 minute solo set and join with the…
Find out more »March 2022
CONCERT: WITNESS 2022: Rejoice!
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Affirm Black joy and resilience The Aeolians, a world-renowned choir from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, an Historically Black College and University, are giving us so many reasons to “Rejoice.” Named the “2017 Choir of the World” at the World Choir Games, The Aeolians inspire audiences to stand up and cheer for more, whether singing the music of Bach, spirituals, or 21st century masterpieces. The Aeolians join the VocalEssence Chorus and Singers Of This Age in a…
Find out more »April 2022
TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour, Detroit Lakes, MN
VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan Bob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with…
Find out more »TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour, Grand Rapids, MN
VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan Bob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with…
Find out more »CONCERT: Choosing Love
ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS CONCERT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 3PM. Embracing the beloved community Through singing, movement, spoken word, and visual art, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age and guest artists invite us to envision a world where we listen to and learn from each other. This concert affirms our belief that every person is worthy of acceptance. It is a call, in the midst of it all,…
Find out more »TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour, Red Wing, MN
VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan Bob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with…
Find out more »May 2022
Community Sing with Stewart Copeland
Together we sing THE music of The Police Join legendary rock drummer Stewart Copeland along with VocalEssence conductors, Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz, III, as they lead a sing along featuring music of The Police including the following favorites: Every Breath You Take, Don’t Stand So Close To Me, and Message in a Bottle. Copeland won’t be on the drum set this time, but he’ll help introduce us to some of your favorite hits from one of your favorite bands. Bring your…
Find out more »Pre-Concert Talk: Satan’s Fall
Join us for a concert conversation with composer Stewart Copeland and Artistic Director and Founder Philip Brunelle.
Find out more »CONCERT: Satan’s Fall
ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS CONCERT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 2:30 PM. Legendary rock drummer and film composer Stewart Copeland imagines John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" Join the VocalEssence Chorus, Ensemble Singers and Orchestra, along with celebrated tenor Nathan Granner and dexterous soprano Jamie Chamberlin, in the regional premiere of “Satan’s Fall,” a new composition by Stewart Copeland. The work, based on Milton’s "Paradise Lost," tells the…
Find out more »June 2022
CONCERT: Sabathani Vintage Voices
THE Sabathani vintage voices PRESENT "SO MANY REASONS TO REJOICE!" The Sabathani Vintage Voices will perform a spring concert centered around the theme of "So Many Reasons to Rejoice!" The singers will share messages of hope for the future and celebrate our resilience in overcoming the many hardships brought on by the COVID-19 and racial pandemics impacting our communities. Through song and spoken word, the singers will inspire our audience to share love and peace with one another as we…
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September 2022
VocalEssence Gala 2022
Save the date for the VocalEssence Gala: Celebration of Song on the evening of Saturday, September 24, 2022! Stay tuned for more details on the event, where we are thrilled to be able to return to in-person celebrating to benefit the VocalEssence Learning & Engagement Programs. See below for more details. Event Sponsorships & TABLE HOSTS Click here to learn about event sponsorship and table host opportunities. Silent Auction Bidding in the online auction is now open! CLICK the button…
Find out more »October 2022
OLLI CLASS: The Mendelssohns
VocalEssence is opening its 54th season with the music of Felix Mendelssohn and his equally talented, but lesser known sister, Fanny. Join Philip Brunelle and special guest soloists, Maria Jette and Nicholas Chalmers as they present excerpts of music of both Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn that will be featured at The Mendelssohns concert. In order to sign up for this session, you must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Click the button below to learn more and…
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