The story of Kristina and Karl Oskar has been shared through the decades since Vilhelm Moberg first wrote The Emigrants in 1949, first appearing in musical form in 1995. Shortly after Kristina från Duvemåla premiered in Sweden, VocalEssence (then Plymouth Music Series) brought the concert version to Minneapolis and Lindström–where much of the story is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com SING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH VOCALESSENCE AS WELCOME CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO NORTHROP Two performances featuring 200 choral voices & audience sing-along–Dec. 7 & 8 MINNEAPOLIS—October 15, 2024—It’s time once again to fill the magnificent space of Northrop with the exuberance and joy of the VocalEssence Welcome Christmas concerts. These… Read More →
Love takes many forms depending on the context and who it is shared between. Love has been present since the inception of this choir and partnership between VocalEssence and Sabathani, now celebrating 10 years together! Our shared mission of providing older adults in the community a chance to use music and singing as the vehicle… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Pam McCarthy-Kern Bach Society of Minnesota 612-360-0647 pam@becausecollective.com Jennifer Weismann VocalEssence 612-716-0556 jennifer@owl-marketing.com A CHRISTMAS MASTERWORK PERFORMED WITH JOY AND LOVE: BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA AND VOCALESSENCE PRESENT BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Dec. 13 in St. Paul at United Church of Christ & Dec. 14 in St. Louis Park at Westwood Lutheran… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE OPENS 56th SEASON WITH SONGS FROM KRISTINA, THE TRIBUTE TO SWEDISH IMMIGRANTS BY FAMED ABBA SONGWRITERS Concert version of the musical comes to Benson Great Hall at Bethel University—Oct 26 MINNEAPOLIS — August 15, 2024—VocalEssence will open its 56th season with THE CONCERT VERSION OF THE… Read More →
VocalEssence is blessed to have so many committed supporters. Thank you for all that you do to keep our community singing! Although we make every effort to ensure that our Honor Roll list is accurate and complete, we are capable of error. Please let us know if your name does not appear the way you…
About Our Audition Process Registration for the 2023-24 season is now open for the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus. Read below for information about each ensemble and the audition requirements. Ensemble Singers Auditions Eight paid positions per section; professional experience required. Ensemble Singers re-audition annually. Auditioning for the Ensemble Singers consists of two rounds: Round 1… Read More →
July 1, 2024 by Chloe Rabinowitz | Broadway World https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/VocalEssence-Unveils-Concerts-For-2024-2025-Season-Seasons-Of-Song-20240701 Featuring works by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Sir James MacMillan. VocalEssence, one of the world’s premier choral music organizations, announces the performances for its 56th concert season, “Seasons of Song.” Across eight events, the “Seasons of Song” programming reveals the full breadth of choral… Read More →
Executive Director phone 612-547-1454 amy@vocalessence.org Amy Jaine Wielunski joined VocalEssence as Executive Director in 2024, bringing with her 22 years of non-profit experience at organizations with local, state-wide, and national reach. Before joining VocalEssence, Amy was the Vice President of Membership at Chicago Public Media—home to Chicago’s NPR station WBEZ Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times.… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE ANNOUNCES CONCERTS FOR 2024-202525 “SEASONS OF SONG” 56th season has choral music in all its moods: reverent, exuberant, and righteous MINNEAPOLIS—June 24, 2024—VocalEssence, one of the world’s premier choral music organizations, announces the performances for its 56th concert season, “Seasons of Song.” Across eight events, the… Read More →
Seasons of Song Join VocalEssence as we celebrate 56 seasons of singing together. From a performance of the musical journey of Swedish immigrants brought to life by the legendary ABBA songwriters Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and collaborations with the Bach Society of Minnesota and Northrop, to a week-long festival featuring the music of world-renowned…
