FAMILY EVENT: The Wizard of Oz Movie Sing-Along

Lake Harriet Band Shell & Park 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Please note: This event is happening as planned. For updates on last minute cancellations because of the weather, please visit our Facebook event page. There’s no place like home, and VocalEssence is proud to kick off the 50th season in our hometown in true VocalEssence fashion—using our outdoor voices! Bring the family, grab some popcorn,…  Read More

Free

OLLI CLASS: VocalEssence 50th Anniversary Season Opening Concerts

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

VocalEssence is celebrating its 50th anniversary! For the presentation, Philip Brunelle will present music from the opening concerts listed below. Two special guests will join him-singers who were part of VocalEssence from the beginning-Janis Hardy (who sang with Aaron Copland conducting) and Vern Sutton (who sang and directed the early musicals and operas presented). Lots…  Read More

CONCERT: 50th Anniversary Concert

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

aDVANCE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED. tICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE oRDWAY BEGINNING AT 2:30 pm ON sUNDAY, oCTOBER 7.   VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Orchestra Dessa Bradley Greenwald Maria Jette Clara Osowski Don Shelby Vern Sutton Pop Wagner Roll out the red carpet and stroll down memory lane…  Read More

$20 – $40

EVENT: 50th Anniversary Dinner

Landmark Center 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Dinner Cost: $75 After the 50th Anniversary Concert, continue the celebration with a “who’s who” of VocalEssence celebrities at the after party at Landmark Center catered by Deco Catering. Tickets are also available as part of a 50th Concert Series Subscription.

$75

CONCERT: Music for a Grand Cathedral

Cathedral of Saint Paul 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

advance sales are closed. limited restricted view tickets are still available and can be purchased at the cathedral on sunday beginning at 1 pm.   VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers The St. Olaf Choir Every day deserves beauty. Give yourself time to sit and soak in Vaughan Williams’s Mass in G minor in a space…  Read More

$10 – $40

FAMILY SERIES: Identity

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

A limited number of standing room tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6 PM on Thursday. VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Cameroon Choir Mila Vocal Ensemble Threads Dance Project VocalEssence Vintage Voices Choirs Be inspired by new voices and the changing face of choir at the inaugural solo performance of VocalEssence Singers…  Read More

Free – $15

MPR: 50th Anniversary Concert Broadcast

Classical Minnesota Public Radio

Did you miss our nearly sold-out 50th Anniversary Concert at the Ordway on October 7, 2018? Hear a two-hour special of the performance on Classical Minnesota Public Radio on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7 PM CST. Live Stream Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. Find your station Click here…  Read More

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Apple Valley

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN, United States

4:21 PM Update: The concert will go ahead as planned. See you soon! Advance ticket sales are now closed. Plenty of tickets are still available and can be purchased at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 1. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II…  Read More

$20

MPR: Welcome Christmas 2017 Broadcast

Classical Minnesota Public Radio

John Birge hosts a taste of the season highlighting the best of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas 2017 performance. Hear Christmas music composed and arranged by Minnesota's own on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 7-8 PM on Classical Minnesota Public Radio. LIVE STREAM Click here to go to the Live Stream of the concert. FIND YOUR STATION…  Read More

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Roseville

Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, United States

Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Roseville Lutheran Church beginning at 6:30 PM. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn) -…  Read More

$20 – $30

FAMILY SERIES: Star of Wonder Reimagined, 9:30 AM

Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

This event is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door beginning at 9:00 AM. Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols, and try your…  Read More

Free – $15

FAMILY SERIES: Star of Wonder Reimagined, 11 AM

Reception Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

This event is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door beginning at 10:30 AM. Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers VocalEssence Singers Of This Age Deck the hall with VocalEssence at this hands-on holiday event. Clap, wiggle, and sing along to your favorite carols, and try your…  Read More

Free – $15

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Minneapolis Dec. 8

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at THE DOOR beginning at 2:30 PM ON SATURDAY. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn)…  Read More

$20 – $40

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas 2018, Minneapolis Dec. 9

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance sales are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 2:30 PM on Sunday. VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Violin I - Roger Frisch Violin II - Michelle Johnston Viola - Susan Janda Cello - Patty Ryan Oboe I - Michael Dayton Oboe II (and English Horn)…  Read More

$20 – $40

FAMILY EVENT: Together We Sing Festival

Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

VocalEssence Singers Of This Age G. Phillip Shoultz, III Cameroon Choir Mila Vocal Ensemble Every social movement in modern history has been inspired by music that rouses the masses, speaks truth to power, and cements public consciousness. On MLK weekend 2019, join VocalEssence and guest artists to raise your voice and give back. In partnership…  Read More

Free