Dreams of the Fallen: Music of Honor and Remembrance for Memorial Day with Steve Seel on Classical MPR

Classical Minnesota Public Radio

Commemorate Memorial Day by listening to a special one-hour program on Classical Minnesota Public Radio featuring the 2015 VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen performance with special guests Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Written by local composer Jake Runestad, Dreams of the Fallen includes text by poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner. Listen on your Classical…  Read More

MNHS EVENT: Minnesota, Place of Refuge

Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

What does “home” mean to you? Is it a place or an idea? Is it private or shared with others? Minnesota has been a place of refuge for many people looking for a home and new life throughout its history. Join us as we explore the notion of home, past and present, and how communities…  Read More

$4 – $5

VINTAGE VOICES: Trillium Woods Vintage Voices Concert

Trillium Woods 5855 Cheshire Pkwy North, Plymouth, MN, United States

Come and experience the sounds of the Trillium Woods Chorale in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Auditorium. Trillium Woods is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that…  Read More

Free

COMMUNITY SING: Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green

Attention, singers of all abilities! To help celebrate the grand opening of the new Minnesota State Capitol building, we’re teaming up with Classical Minnesota Public Radio for a very special Bring the Sing on the Capitol Green on Sunday, August 13th. Come join other choral enthusiasts as we sing favorites from the Great American Songbook,…  Read More

Free

OLLI CLASS: Finlandia Forever

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

This year marks 100 years of independence for Finland. Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and Mark Sedio (Central Lutheran) will fill you with LOTS of interesting stories and play music that will give you a rich understanding of Finland's choral music history.   In order to sign up for this session, you must be a member of…  Read More

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 4 PM

Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Reserved seating is sold out, but $20 standing room tickets will be available to purchase at the door beginning at 3:00 PM. VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Osmo Vänskä, clarinet Sara Pajunen, fiddle While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from…  Read More

$40

CONCERT: Finlandia Forever, 7 PM

Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM. VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Osmo Vänskä, clarinet Sara Pajunen,  fiddle While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are…  Read More

$40

EVENT: MPR’s 50th Anniversary Block Party

Landmark Center Courtroom 317, 75 W 5th St, Saint Paul, United States

Join us on Saturday, October 7 for this free, family-friendly celebration of Minnesota Public Radio’s 50th anniversary with live music, food trucks, art activities and more. Singers from VocalEssence will perform from 6-6:30 PM on the Landmark Plaza Stage in downtown Saint Paul (in between performances by The Steeles and Dessa!) MPR 50th Anniversary Block…  Read More

Free

OLLI CLASS: Bach & Bluegrass

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

The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the importance of the music of J.S. Bach celebrating this event is linked with Carol Barnett and her new "Bluegrass TeDeum". Join Philip Brunelle and composer Carol Barnett as they share their enthusiasm joining Bach to Bluegrass! In order to sign up for this session, you must…  Read More

OPEN REHEARSAL: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree

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

Come and see behind the scenes of Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree at our final dress rehearsal with VocalEssence, Monroe Crossing, and the Minnetonka High School Treble Choir. We will rehearse some of Bach’s most jubilant music alongside gospel bluegrass tunes and Carol Barnett and Marisha Chamberlain's Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum with Monroe Crossing and…  Read More

$10

CONCERT CONVERSATION: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree

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

Join us for a concert conversation with composer Carol Barnett, members of Monroe Crossing, and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III.

CONCERT: Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree

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

This Event is currently Sold Out A limited number of standing room tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $10 each. Ticket sales and will-call will open at Roseville Lutheran Church at 6:30 PM. We have also opened the final rehearsal on Thursday, November 9, 2017 for public attendance. Tickets for the…  Read More

COMMUNITY SING: Bach’s Mighty Fortress

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

Advance registration for this event is now closed. Registration at the door will open at 9:15 AM on Saturday at Roseville Lutheran Church. A link to download or view the music can be found below. Sing the songs of a German master! Join us for a morning of fellowship and song performing Bach’s Cantata No.…  Read More

FREE

BROADCAST: Dreams of the Fallen: Coming Home

Classical Minnesota Public Radio

"Dreams of the Fallen: Coming Home" is a musical tribute to the men and women we honor each Veterans Day. Hosted by Steve Seel, the special's centerpiece is the short masterwork of the same title by young American composer Jake Runestad. The work sets the poetry of Iraq war veteran Brian Turner, and features pianist…  Read More

VINTAGE VOICES: Parkshore Senior Community Vintage Voices Concert

Parkshore Senior Community 3663 Park Center Boulevard, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States

Come and experience the sounds of the Parkshore Senior Community in Songs of Love and Life, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz, American folk songs, classical and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Parkshore Senior Community is a partner of the VocalEssence Vintage Voices program, an exciting choral program that integrates the…  Read More

Free