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The Dream Keeper – Dilworth, Rollo / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
Dream Variation – Bonds, Margaret / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
I Trust Harlem is Still There (Symphony 12, Chamber Songs) – Banfield, William / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
Micah 6:8 – Fuglie, Lisa / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
I Dream a World – Thomas, André / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
Jambo, Rafiki Yangu – Montoya, David / WITNESS: Of Such I Dream (2017-2018)
VocalEssence marks milestone season with new voices, unique collaborations
June 4, 2018 by Paige Elliott http://spokesman-recorder.com/2018/06/04/vocalessence-marks-milestone-season-with-new-voices-unique-collaborations/ Minneapolis-based choral organization VocalEssence has recently unveiled the musical offerings for its jubilee 50th season. Highlighting a diverse lineup of concerts and programming, the nonprofit’s 2018-2019 season promises outdoor summer sing-alongs, a new family series, and musical celebrations of inclusion, perseverance and identity. The season kicks off in August with… Read More →
VocalEssence Artistic Staff Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz, III Speak to WCCO’s Jearlyn Steele
VocalEssence artistic staff Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz, III were featured on Steele Talkin’ with Jearlyn Steele June 3, 2018 to talk about the VocalEssence 50th Season. Check out the interview below.
VocalEssence WITNESS: Fast Facts
The School Program The VocalEssence WITNESS School Program is an exciting opportunity for Minnesota students and teachers to learn more about the contributions African Americans have made, and are making, to the fine arts. This program is recommended for students in grades 4-12, is open to all classrooms and subject areas, and includes: Two free school workshop… Read More →
Roxane Wallace
Dancer/Choreographer Roxane Wallace is active in the arts as a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer. Originally from California, she holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley. Constantly engaged in her field, she has worked with numerous choreographers and directors of both regional and international acclaim and earned the “Best Dancer” title in… Read More →
Anita Ruth
Musician/Pianist Anita Ruth has been active in the Twin Cities theatrical and musical circles for over 35 years. After serving as musical director for over 80 shows at the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, she has led a varied and exciting life as a freelance musician and educator. She spent eight years with the Children’s Theater Company in… Read More →
T. Mychael Rambo
Musician/Singer/Actor Regional Emmy Award-winning actor, vocalist, arts educator and community organizer T. Mychael Rambo has made an indelible mark in the Twin Cities performing principle roles at such theaters as Penumbra, the Guthrie, Ordway, Illusion Theatre, Mixed Blood, Park Square Theatre, Children’s Theatre and Minnesota Opera, to name but a few. Nationally and internationally his… Read More →
Karla Nweje
Arts Educator/Performer/Choreographer/Literary Artist Karla Nweje is an arts educator, choreographer, performer, and literary artist. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance from Brooklyn College/CUNY. As a literary artist, Karla is a published author and contributing writer to literary publications and writes/presents interactive workshops and assemblies for youth. After obtaining teaching credentials, she worked as a… Read More →
Ginger Commodore
Singer/Songwriter/Actress Ginger Commodore is a singer, songwriter and actress who enjoys an illustrious career in the Twin Cities area. She is an original member of the Grammy Award-winning singing ensemble The Sounds of Blackness and several local Gospel groups. She is also an original member of the vocal jazz ensemble Moore by Four. She’s shared… Read More →