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…
“The two of us watched your musical moments together each day and they truly were the highlight of his day.” —Tracy Rode, Jack Cole’s daughter Jack and Ann Cole were… Read More →
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and a special guest update you about the progress of our 2020-2021 season announcement.
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle is being feted this summer! Chorus America, the the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field across North America, is giving him… Read More →
FAMILY: Voices Calling Concert Florence Price | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle Hector Berlioz | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle Nathaniel Dett | Musical Moments with Philip Brunelle Gerald Finzi… Read More →
Our thoughts are with you and your families as we write this. While VocalEssence is physically distancing, we continue to look for ways to use the healing power of music to… Read More →
BEDROOM COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS Featuring Valgeir Sigurðsson, Jodie Landau, Sam Amidon and Daníel Bjarnason with Mariam Wallentin and Pekka Kuusisto Copresented with the American Swedish Institute Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Doors… Read More →
In a collaboration between One Voice Mixed Chorus, Singing City, Elevate Vocal Arts, and VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, this program is is aimed at both acknowledging and commemorating the 5th anniversary of the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Expect an emotional and powerful call to ACTION, which we hope will inspire…
“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…
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Harold Friedell. Harold Friedell 1905-1958 Harold Friedell was an American… Read More →
Directions To get here via car For personalized directions, click the button below to view the interactive Google Map. Google Map From the South or North via 35W As you… Read More →
Directions To get here via car For personalized directions, click the button below to view the interactive Google Map. Google Map From the South or North via 35W As you… Read More →
Watch as Philip Brunelle and and G. Phillip Shoultz, III, share their artistic vision for the VocalEssence 2021-2022 season opener, Hope Lives Here. Get your tickets to Hope Lives Here… Read More →
Watch as Philip Brunelle and Lise Houlton, Artistic Director of Minnesota Dance Theatre, discuss the partnership between Minnesota Dance Theatre and VocalEssence. Philip asks what it is like to dance… Read More →
In this Musical Moment, VocalEssence artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle shares insider information and beautiful music by the composer Thea Musgrave. Thea Musgrave b. 1928 Rich and powerful musical… Read More →
