VocalEssence program links Mexican composers with area schools   MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 21, 2011) – Over 400 Twin Cities area students and community members will join the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers to perform the world premieres of music composed specifically for them by two Mexican composers taking part in the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Program. This…  Read More →

VocalEssence ¡Cantaré!  program connects Mexican composers with Worthington area schools in Greater Minnesota   MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 21, 2011) – Thanks to Minnesota’s Legacy Funding, over 400 Worthington area students and community members will join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers to perform the world premieres of brand new works, written specifically for them by two Mexican…  Read More →

DOWNLOAD NOW FROM INSTANT ENCORE VocalEssence, The St. Olaf Choir and three Minnesota High School Choirs — Central High School (Saint Paul); Hastings High School and Washburn High School (Minneapolis) — are featured in a new live concert recording available exclusively by download from Instant Encore. “WITNESS – André Thomas” was recorded in concert at…  Read More →

What: VocalEssence Event & Concert at The Musical Instrument Museum When: Thursday, March 31st, 7 pm Where: The MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Tickets:  Tickets to the 7 pm performance are free with the price of museum admission.   MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (February 15, 2011) – VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle is leaving the…  Read More →

Minneapolis, MN (February 3, 2011) – VocalEssence and American Composers Forum announce the selection of four emerging composers to participate in the 2011 Essentially Choral reading session. The public is invited to attend a working rehearsal of the composers’ new music for voices and instruments on Saturday, February 19th (10 am-1 pm) at Sundin Music…  Read More →

MINNEAPOLIS (January 25, 2011) — VocalEssence is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a 2011 Joyce Award. The funding is dedicated to commissioning a new work by Hannibal Lokumbe for the annual WITNESS program. VocalEssence is one of two Minneapolis organizations to receive the award, proudly sharing the distinction with the Children’s…  Read More →

 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (December 20, 2010) – Every year since 1991 Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence have honored the choral music of African American composers in the annual WITNESS concert. This year’s WITNESS performance will be an exhilarating evening of spirituals and gospel music conducted by André Thomas and sung by a 400-voice choir, including the VocalEssence…  Read More →

 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (December 20, 2010) – Every year since 1991 Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence have honored the choral music of African American composers in the annual WITNESS concert. This year’s WITNESS performance will be an exhilarating evening of spirituals and gospel music conducted by André Thomas and sung by a 400-voice choir, including the VocalEssence…  Read More →

 Behold This Heavenly Night A collection of 22 Christmas carols ranging from the familiar strains of “Jingle Bells” or “Ding Dong! Merrily on High” to the world premiere recordings of a number of winning carols selected through the annual “Welcome Christmas Carol Contest” (sponsored each year by VocalEssence and American Composers Forum). Available at all…  Read More →