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December 2019
CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 7:30 PM
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Plymouth Congregational Church beginning at 6:30 PM. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall in love with…
Find out more »FAMILY: Winter Wonder, 9 AM
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday. Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! Tickets: Adults (18+) $15 /…
Find out more »FAMILY: Winter Wonder, 11 AM
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 10:30 AM on Saturday. Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! Tickets: Adults (18+) $15 /…
Find out more »FAMILY: Winter Wonder, 1 PM
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mia beginning at 12:30 PM on Saturday. Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite holiday classics, and try your hand at creating a winter-themed craft to take home. Sit up close and experience the wonder of singing together (maybe for the first time). Baby bottles and teddy bears welcome! Tickets: Adults (18+) $15 /…
Find out more »TOUR: Welcome Christmas 2019, Rochester
Thanks to the Rochester Chamber Music Society, VocalEssence is taking our Welcome Christmas performance on the road to Rochester, Minnesota! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall in love with two new carols featuring…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Roseville
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Roseville Lutheran Church beginning at 3 PM on Sunday. God Jul! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know, and fall in…
Find out more »January 2020
FAMILY: Together We Sing Festival 2020
Advanced registration is now closed. All are welcome! Walk up registration begins at 1 PM on Saturday. IMPORTANT FESTIVAL Update: Last updated Sat Jan 18 at 7am The Together We Sing Festival on Saturday, January 18 from 1:30-5 PM will continue as scheduled. We understand that transportation to the Minnesota History Center may vary by person due to weather conditions in your area and will understand if you are unable to attend today’s event. Should you be able to make…
Find out more »February 2020
FAMILY: Moana Movie Sing-Along, 10 AM
This event is sold out. Whether it is Moana, Maui, or even Hei Hei, “make way” for your favorite character on screen at a Moana movie sing-along led by members of our youth choir, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Create a craft to take home and voyage into the castle for Moana treasures to win a prize. ASI Museum admission included. “You’re welcome!” Tickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvGon0warnA&feature=youtu.be Performers Members of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Three…
Find out more »FAMILY: Moana Movie Sing-Along, 1 PM
This event is sold out. Whether it is Moana, Maui, or even Hei Hei, “make way” for your favorite character on screen at a Moana movie sing-along led by members of our youth choir, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. Create a craft to take home and voyage into the castle for Moana treasures to win a prize. ASI Museum admission included. “You’re welcome!” Tickets: Adults (18+) $15 / Child (0-17) FREE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvGon0warnA&feature=youtu.be Performers Members of VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Three…
Find out more »CONCERT: Deep Roots
Join us as we honor the deep musical roots from which VocalEssence WITNESS sprang 30 years ago. Guiding you on the journey through spirituals, jazz, gospel, and soul will be homegrown artists—singers, actors, dancers—including two-time Billboard Gospel chart-topper Jovonta Patton and a special 30th Anniversary Community Choir. Continuing our commitment to include new voices on stage, the concert will include a world premiere arrangement of the spiritual “Witness” by Joel Thompson. Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMVFOujBQv4 Performers One Voice Mixed Chorus Jane Ramseyer…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED: The Mendelssohns
As per the recommendation from Governor Walz as well as a desire to ensure the health and safety of all our performers and patrons, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the April 4th Mendelssohns performance. If you are a ticket buyer, click here to let us know your intentions for your tickets. Musical talent often runs in families, and one of history’s most talented set of siblings were the Mendelssohns—Felix and Fanny. Connected by their extraordinary gifts and…
Find out more »Adult Singer Auditions for 2020-2021 Season
Due to the ongoing health emergency caused by the Coronavirus, we have transitioned to a virtual audition process for the 2020-21 season. These auditions are open now and will be accepted through May 16, 2020. Information on registration and the audition requirements can be found on our audition page: https://www.vocalessence.org/who-we-are/performing-ensembles/sing-with-us/audition/
Find out more »POSTPONED: Get Minnesota Singing Tour, Worthington
This event is postponed. The new date will be announced here as soon as it is decided. Thank you for your patience. Get your singing voices ready, Minnesota, VocalEssence is coming to you! Weaving a traditional concert and a community sing into one, this performance is going to make you tap your toes, clap your hands, and sing your heart out. Including favorites from the stage and screen, gospel, folk, classical, and pop music, there is a little something for…
Find out more »LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends – Inaugural Episode
Join us at 7 PM on Thursday, April 30th for the inaugural 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them, watch…
Find out more »May 2020
LIVE STREAM: GPS & Friends on May 7
Join us at 7 PM on Thursday, May 7th for the 30-minute episode of GPS & Friends! For more than 50 years, VocalEssence has connected with you with world-class artists, and now you can be inspired by their creativity and beauty from the comfort of your own home. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III will showcase international artists who have a soft spot in their heart for VocalEssence. Hear what inspires them, watch them…
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