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November 2019
CONCERT: What a Mighty God
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday. Feel your spirit soar to new heights at this vibrant and soulful program. Born of a dark past, spirituals have an unmistakable power to connect us through our joys and sorrows. Dr. André Thomas expertly honors this past and moves into the gospel realm by conducting the Midwest premiere of his Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy…
Find out more »VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Community Center Vintage Voices Concert
Come and experience the sounds of the Sabathani Vintage Voices in an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Sabathani Community Center, Inc. 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 the creation of choirs in residential assisted living communities and senior centers. Click here for more information. VocalEssence…
Find out more »December 2019
MPR: Welcome Christmas 2018 Broadcast
John Birge hosts a taste of the season highlighting the best of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas 2018 performance. Discover your holiday soundtrack as VocalEssence performed the creme de la creme of Christmas premieres over the past 49 years and looks toward the future with premieres by screen and stage composer Nico Muhly and two new carols by winners of the 21st annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. LIVE STREAM Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. FIND YOUR…
Find out more »OLLI CLASS: Welcome Christmas 2019
VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! For the presentation, Philip Brunelle will present music from our Welcome Christmas concerts. Every year VocalEssence presents a varied, wonderful exploration of music for the Christmas season. This year's focus will be on music from Scandinavia and the USA. 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 Interested in purchasing tickets to one of our Welcome…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Apple Valley
Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 7. 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…
Find out more »CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2019, Minneapolis, 4 PM
Advance sales are now closed. A limited number of Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3 PM on Sunday, December 8. 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…
Find out more »VINTAGE VOICES: Trillium Woods Vintage Voices Concert
Come and experience the sounds of the Trillium Woods Chorale in an exciting winter program, including both holiday hits as well as classical works and folk songs! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. 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 more information. VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers…
Find out more »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…
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