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VocalEssence explores ‘Deep Roots’ of African-American music: The week’s best classical concerts

By Terry Blain | Special to the Star Tribune Published: FEBRUARY 17, 2020 — 8:40AM http://www.startribune.com/vocalessence-explores-deep-roots-of-african-american-music-the-week-s-best-classical-concerts/567887142/ Bearing ‘Witness’ Thirty years ago, Philip Brunelle’s choir VocalEssence initiated a project called “Witness,” which aimed to “celebrate the artistic contributions of African-Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage.” The anniversary is marked this week…  Read More

Where in the World are the Conductors – February 2020

For Artistic Director and Founder Philip Brunelle, February is always ‘planning month’ putting together all the music for the 2020-21 season—choosing the repertoire for each concert, working with composers on commissions and also looking at plans for 2021-22!  And with Philip’s creative mind it is also an important time for him to help find those…  Read More

Sponsor a Seat for just $25

Who is your inspiration? On February 24, 3,462 students from 34 schools will hear our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age at the WITNESS Young People’s Concerts. But here is the catch… In order to make the concerts possible for all, we need to raise $25 per student. Sponsor a seat (or two)…  Read More

Event Reminder: Moana Movie Sing-Along – 1 PM!

It looks like you have ticket(s) to the Moana Movie Sing-Along this Saturday at 1 PM. Bravo! Read below for more information about this event. What to Expect We will be watching the movie Moana with sing-along assistance from members of our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. After the movie, you will receive…  Read More

Event Reminder: Moana Movie Sing-Along – 10 AM!

It looks like you have ticket(s) to the Moana Movie Sing-Along this Saturday at 10 AM. Bravo! Read below for more information about this event. What to Expect We will be watching the movie Moana with sing-along assistance from members of our radically diverse youth choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age. After the movie, you will receive…  Read More

Nice to see you! What did you think?

Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us at the Moana Movie Sing-Along last weekend. If you already completed the survey, thank you! If not, would you take a few minutes to give us some feedback? VocalEssence staff extensively study the responses in order to make the next VocalEssence Family Series Event even better. To take our…  Read More

Accessibility

VocalEssence Accessibility Statement VocalEssence is committed to providing audience and performers with access to programs and facilities. Contact Executive Director Mary Ann Aufderheide (maryann@vocalessence.org or 612-547-1454) for more information about services and accommodations. VocalEssence does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs…  Read More

Albert Lea High School Auditorium

Directions The Albert Lea High School Auditorium is located inside Albert Lea High School. Parking information There is a surface lot attached to the school. Mobility Impaired Services Parking Handicapped spaces are available near the door. Elevators There is only one level for this performance. Wheelchair Seating There is wheelchair seating at this venue. Please…  Read More

Hilton Minneapolis

Directions From the East Take 94 West toward Minneapolis. Take the 11th Street exit. Merge onto E Grant Street, continue onto S 11th Street. The parking garage entrance is on 11th Street on the right between 2nd Avenue and Marquette. For valet parking, continue past the garage entrance to Marquette and turn right. Follow Marquette…  Read More

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Directions Roseville Hoversten Chapel is located in the Foss Center at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and Riverside in Minneapolis. We recommended using this link to Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/usFx17EeE8o Metro Transit Learn more about traveling to Augsburg using the Metro Transit system by visiting www.metrotransit.org. I-35W From the North Take the Washington Avenue exit. Turn left…  Read More

Roseville Lutheran Church

Directions Roseville Lutheran Church is located south of Hwy 36 between Hamline and Lexington Avenue. Parking information There is a surface lot attached to the church. Mobility Impaired Services Parking Handicapped spaces are available near the door. Elevators There is an elevator to the second floor of the sanctuary. As an usher for assistance. Wheelchair…  Read More

Plymouth Congregational Church 4 PM

Directions To get here via bus Plymouth Church can be reached via Metro Transit buses Nos. 2, 17 and 18. To get here via car From the South or North via 35W As you approach downtown Minneapolis, take I-94 West to the Lyndale-Hennepin exit. Stay in the right lane. Turn right on Dell Place very…  Read More

Benson Great Hall

Directions From the North Take I-35W south to the County Road E2 exit. Go east to Old S.T.H. 10 (Snelling Ave.), turn right, and take the first left into campus. From the West Take I-694 east; turn south onto I-35W. Take I-35W to the County Road E2 exit. Go east to Old S.T.H. 10 (Snelling…  Read More

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Directions From Minneapolis Take Cedar Ave (Hwy. 77) South (past Mall of America) and into Apple Valley Exit onto County Rd. 38, following the brown and white “Zoo” signs. Head east on County Rd. 38 for 1 mile (you will cross back over Cedar). Go past the zoo entrance to the stop lights at Johnny…  Read More