By Rigoberto Castro on May 1, 2014 in Locales Estudiantes de las Ciudades Gemelas y compositores mexicanos unidos en un concierto comunitario en vivo el 20 de mayo en Ordway Elespíritu musical de México será celebrado por VocalEssence y niños de escuelas locales el martes 20 de mayo a las 19:00 en una presentación bilingüe… Read More →
By Ross Raihala Posted: 3/8/2013 Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com VocalEssence has announced its 45th season and no one is happier to hit that milestone than founder and artistic director Philip Brunelle. “For me, it means I’m halfway to 90 years,” he said. “I’m going to do this forever. There’s so much more choral music that needs to… Read More →
By: GRAYDON ROYCE, Star Tribune Posted: March 28, 2014 Two of the Twin Cities’ leading vocal choruses have announced their programs for the 2014-15 season. VocalEssence opens Oct. 26 featuring music of Minnesota composers Dominick Argento, Stephen Paulus and Libby Larsen. In addition, hip-hop artist Dessa makes her choral premiere. The Ensemble Singers will tour with… Read More →
Review by: Basil Considine for TC Daily Planet Posted on: March 24, 2014 Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis had a festive atmosphere Friday night, as VocalEssence presented “John Rutter Jubilee,” a powerful tribute to the dean of English choral music. The program, organized by VocalEssence music director Philip Brunelle, offered a wide survey of… Read More →
By William Randall Beard Special to the Star Tribune Posted: March 22, 2014 VocalEssence kicked off its three-day concert series celebrating the music of John Rutter on Friday night. Many filled the pews early to hear a discussion of the musical program and VocalEssence’s upcoming 2014-2015 season. One of the originally planned features of this concert was that… Read More →
CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com Twin Cities choral organization announces season of fresh collaborations, including choral premiere from hip hop artist Dessa — and a tribute to P.D.Q. Bach MINNEAPOLIS — March 21, 2014 —Acclaimed Minneapolis-based choral ensemble VocalEssence — recognized internationally for its innovative explorations of music — announces a captivating 46th season of concerts.… Read More →
VOCALESSENCE CONNECTS VIBRANT MUSIC OF MEXICO TO AREA SCHOOLS ¡Cantaré! delivers original works by Twin Cities students, Mexican composers with lively Ordway community concert on May 20 MINNEAPOLIS— March 5, 2014—The musical spirit of Mexico will be celebrated by VocalEssence and area school children on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in a family-friendly, bilingual performance at the… Read More →
CHORALIA FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION Twin Cities choral group, VocalEssence, celebrates May 18 at the Radisson Blu MINNEAPOLIS—March 3, 2014—Guests are invited to enter the whimsical world of Choralia and raise their voices to benefit VocalEssence Community Engagement programs at the VocalEssence biennial spring gala — Sun., May 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the… Read More →
Fox 9 News visited Harambee Community Cultures/Environmental Science School to capture VocalEssence Guest Artist Melanie DeMore working with 4th graders. Melanie will be performing with VocalEssence at the WITNESS: Stomp & Sing performance on February 9, 2014 at Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.vocalessence.org/witness2014
A GRAND AND ROMANTIC FINALE FOR THE 45th VOCALESSENCE SEASON: TCHAIKOVSKY FOR VOICES VocalEssence and four celebrated college choirs to perform Russian masterpiece MINNEAPOLIS—February XX, 2014— On Sunday, Apr. 27 at 3 p.m. the 130-voice VocalEssence Chorus will perform alongside the Bethel Choir, Gustavus Choir, Luther Nordic Choir and the University of St. Thomas… Read More →
VOCALESSENCE TO PRESENT EIGHTH ANNUAL REATHA CLARK KING AWARD TO GENERAL MILLS AT WITNESS: Stomp & Sing CONCERT Reatha Clark King Award Celebrates and Recognizes Empowerment of Young People MINNEAPOLIS—January 14, 2014— VocalEssence announces today that it will bestow the Reatha Clark King Award for Excellence and Youth Motivation through the Cultural Arts upon… Read More →
MINNEAPOLIS — January 7, 2014 — The 100-voice VocalEssence Chorus and the 32-voice Ensemble Singers will perform two John Rutter Jubilee concerts in honor of John Rutter at Central Lutheran Church on Friday, Mar. 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 23 at 4 p.m., as part of the 45th season of VocalEssence. John Rutter was… Read More →
January 7, 2014 VocalEssence Patron, We are very excited to create spectacular John Rutter Jubilee performances this March. And, as the date of the concerts approaches, I’d like to take a moment to make sure that you are one of the first people aware of a change. John Rutter was originally scheduled to conduct these… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERFORMER MELANIE DEMORE POUNDS, CLAPS INTO TOWN FOR WITNESS: Stomp & Sing VocalEssence welcomes vocal activist Melanie DeMore in concert Sun., Feb. 9, 4 p.m. MINNEAPOLIS—November 7, 2013—The 130-voice VocalEssence Chorus will share the Orchestra Hall stage with vocal activist Melanie DeMore on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. for a… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR… JAZZ AND MARIACHI! VocalEssence celebrates the holidays with Dave Brubeck’s ode to Christmas MINNEAPOLIS — November XX, 2013 — Winter’s beloved annual concert series from VocalEssence—Welcome Christmas—returns this holiday season with five concerts celebrating the music of legendary jazz great Dave Brubeck, as well as favorite Christmas carol… Read More →
