Artist Interview with G. Phillip Shoultz, III: VocalEssence Youth Choir Prepares for WITNESS: Of Such I Dream

G. Phillip Shoultz, III
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Ready to feel uplifted and inspired? Then you'll want to grab a ticket to VocalEssence WITNESS: Of Such I Dream which shines a spotlight on the words of jazz poet Langston Hughes. WITNESS plays at Orchestra Hall on Sunday, February 18 at 4pm, tickets are $10-$40.

I went to a rehearsal this week for VocalEssence's new Youth Choral Arts Initiative. I saw young people preparing to take the stage at Orchestra Hall along with the VocalEssence Chorus. Vocal Essence associate conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III shared some insight into the process of working with the youth.

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“Cast aside your doubts and fears...We will tear down the wall.” @vocalessencemn Youth Choir is preparing an uplifting & beautiful performance for #WITNESS this Sunday at Orchestra Hall in #Minneapolis. Accompanist & YouthChoir Assistant Gavin Berg says, “I’ve heard it countless times and this piece still makes me cry.” • #youthchoir #mplsmusic #choralmusic #artmatters #loveconquersall

A post shared by Artfully Engaging-Kendra Plant (@kendra.plant) on Feb 15, 2018 at 3:19pm PST

“On a day like today, after another senseless act of violence, I’m happy to see you. What we do, this art is important. We are part of the healing process.”

~G. Phillip Shoultz

Choir practice is starting today for the @VocalEssenceMN Youth Choir. #WITNESS #Art pic.twitter.com/dPbJBt07j2

— Kendra Plant (@ArtfullyKendra) February 15, 2018