Encouraging Choral Music Educators, Singers, and Composers
Mission
Vox Nova Chorale exists to educate, empower, and provide opportunity for singers, emerging conductors and composers to collaborate and perform excellent choral music at the highest degree of artistry that enriches their lives and the community.
Strategic Goals
Here's how we make our mission a realty. We provide an opportunity for::
1. Participants to collaborate with and learn from outstanding choral conductors and composers
2. New conductors to practice their craft
3. Selected emerging composers to rehearse and perform their music
4. Our community to hear excellent choral music performed during the summer
Vox Nova Chorale exists to educate, empower, and provide opportunity for singers, emerging conductors and composers to collaborate and perform excellent choral music at the highest degree of artistry that enriches their lives and the community.
Strategic Goals
Here's how we make our mission a realty. We provide an opportunity for::
1. Participants to collaborate with and learn from outstanding choral conductors and composers
2. New conductors to practice their craft
3. Selected emerging composers to rehearse and perform their music
4. Our community to hear excellent choral music performed during the summer
Rehearsing with clinician Dr. Matthew Culloton, Director of The Singers-Minnesota Choral Artists
A Work in Progress
2012 -- Vicki Peters, Benjamin Cramer and Bill Haugen brainstorm and work together to create Vox Nova Chorale.
2013 – Vox Nova completes its inaugural season with 24 singers representing six colleges and the community. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, and David Cherwin. Minnesota Public Radio interviews Artistic Director Vicki Peters and plays two songs from a rehearsal.
2014 – The second season includes 27 singers. Eight colleges are represented. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, and Jake Runestad. Minnesota Public Radio includes Vox Nova in the Oct. 2 Regional Spotlight.
2015 – The number of singers grows to 31 in the third season. Eight colleges are represented. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, and Jocelyn Hagen. Minnesota Public Radio features Vox Nova in the Oct. 15 Regional Spotlight and on the 2015 Taste of the Holidays CD.
2016 -- Season 4, Celebrating Great Composers (Who Happen to Be Women), finds tremendous support from the choral community. More than 90 original compositions are submitted by women from all over the world. Four are selected. Clinicians include Dr. Angela Broeker from St. Thomas University, Dr. Therees Hibbard from St. Olaf College, and Abbie Betinis, composer.
What People are Saying
"I heard Vox Nova Chorale perform for the first time on Sunday, and it was absolutely wonderful--a stunning performance, a lovely repertoire, and in a gorgeous venue as well." Elena F., audience member
"The clarity of the choir's singing was truly remarkable and made the program truly remarkable!" David H., audience member
"You sold me after hearing just two notes. Bravo" Steve Staruch, MPR Host
"Very beautiful performance!! Wow!!!" Paul Mealor's response to our Facebook post of our rehearsal on his song, "She Walks in Beauty"
“I am deeply moved by the work of Vicki Peters and the mission of Vox Nova Chorale,” said Matthew Culloton, a three-time clinician. “What a rare and meaningful opportunity for young conductors and composers! Plus, the singing blows me away! Kudos to Vicki Peters and Vox Nova!”
2012 -- Vicki Peters, Benjamin Cramer and Bill Haugen brainstorm and work together to create Vox Nova Chorale.
2013 – Vox Nova completes its inaugural season with 24 singers representing six colleges and the community. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, and David Cherwin. Minnesota Public Radio interviews Artistic Director Vicki Peters and plays two songs from a rehearsal.
2014 – The second season includes 27 singers. Eight colleges are represented. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, and Jake Runestad. Minnesota Public Radio includes Vox Nova in the Oct. 2 Regional Spotlight.
2015 – The number of singers grows to 31 in the third season. Eight colleges are represented. Clinicians are Matthew Culloton, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, and Jocelyn Hagen. Minnesota Public Radio features Vox Nova in the Oct. 15 Regional Spotlight and on the 2015 Taste of the Holidays CD.
2016 -- Season 4, Celebrating Great Composers (Who Happen to Be Women), finds tremendous support from the choral community. More than 90 original compositions are submitted by women from all over the world. Four are selected. Clinicians include Dr. Angela Broeker from St. Thomas University, Dr. Therees Hibbard from St. Olaf College, and Abbie Betinis, composer.
What People are Saying
"I heard Vox Nova Chorale perform for the first time on Sunday, and it was absolutely wonderful--a stunning performance, a lovely repertoire, and in a gorgeous venue as well." Elena F., audience member
"The clarity of the choir's singing was truly remarkable and made the program truly remarkable!" David H., audience member
"You sold me after hearing just two notes. Bravo" Steve Staruch, MPR Host
"Very beautiful performance!! Wow!!!" Paul Mealor's response to our Facebook post of our rehearsal on his song, "She Walks in Beauty"
“I am deeply moved by the work of Vicki Peters and the mission of Vox Nova Chorale,” said Matthew Culloton, a three-time clinician. “What a rare and meaningful opportunity for young conductors and composers! Plus, the singing blows me away! Kudos to Vicki Peters and Vox Nova!”