VocalEssence

VocalEssence transforms lives by singing together, assuring a place for everyone's voice.

Singing has always been a community activity. For generations upon generations, people have come together in song to celebrate, mourn, praise, and inspire each other.

For nearly half a century, VocalEssence has been dedicated to keeping that essential human tradition alive. With exhilarating concert performances, ground-breaking educational programming, and tireless advocacy for choral music, VocalEssence has proven that singing together is still a relevant—and sometimes revolutionary—way to create community in today’s modern world. VocalEssence now has expanded to six choirs with a variety of purposes:

• The VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers are two choirs for adult artists that our core singers. They provide community through music making for adult singers to build community by creating and performing incredible music for audiences to experience.
• VocalEssence SOTA (Singers Of This Age) is a community of Twin Cities high schoolers engaged in expanding what it means to be a choir, encouraging a wider circle of participation in the artform. Presenting music ranging from classical to hip-hop, they use creativity and collaboration to build an accepting community, equipped with the skills to lead social change in our society.
• VocalEssence Vintage Voices now includes three choirs at Sabathani Community Center, Trillium Woods, and Keystone Community Center. Now celebrating 10 years, Vintage Voices integrates singing into the everyday lives of older adults. Guided by a desire to create a welcoming atmosphere and remove barriers for participation, these choirs sing to build community, combat loneliness and isolation, and improve physical and emotional wellbeing.