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Gala del Día – Guastavino, Carlos / Philip’s Favorites (2023-2024)
To God (In Memoriam M.B.) – Argento, Dominick / Philip’s Favorites (2023-2024)
Beautiful Star – Larsen, Libby / Philip’s Favorites (2023-2024)
The Uncertainty of a Poet – Franklin, Cary John / Philip’s Favorites (2023-2024)
My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord – Spiritual, Negro / Philip’s Favorites (2023-2024)
Amy Jaine Wielunski
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 →
VocalEssence Announces Concerts for 2024-2025 “Seasons of Song”
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 →
Concert: Voices for a Cathedral
Apr 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Let the engaging sounds of music by Scottish composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan captivate you. MacMillan’s music draws from his Scottish heritage, strong Catholic faith, and social conscience, and is influenced by Celtic folk music as well as Far Eastern, Scandinavian, and Eastern European music. Hear 7 Twin Cities church choirs join forces to…
VocalEssence 2024-2025 Season
Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - May 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
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…
2024-2025 Season Press Photos
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Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 4
May 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…
Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 3
May 3, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites Audience Member Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers…
Philip’s Favorites II
Two Performances Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4 PM Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 4 PM Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN “Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.” —Philip’s Favorites…
Concert: Sacred Voices
Apr 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sir James MacMillan is a world-renowned Scottish composer and conductor whose belief in the spiritual power of music is evident in all his works. Guided by his strong faith, his music creatively uses melody and dissonance to tell the story of the beauty—and challenging complexity—of life on earth. Join VocalEssence, the U of M University…