VOICES Programs

For Performers,

Since 1992, VOICES has sponsored a community chorus founded to provide dedicated singers with the opportunity to perform outstanding choral works at an unusually high artistic level.

In addition to performing choral masterworks, VOICES works with contemporary composers on music which represents the spirit and vitality of our time.

VOICES provides life-long learning through classes in vocal technique, music theory and sight singing.

Weekly rehearsals intersperse historical information and interpretive skills with disciplined practice essential to fine performance.

Collaborations with musicians from other cultures and age groups allow for interchange on social and musical levels.

In 1999 Sotto Voce, a chamber choir, was formed to provide additional opportunity for small ensemble singing. Sotto Voce is a select group of singers who share an interest in singing vocal chamber music at a distinctive performance level. The group of 24-26 singers rehearses usually twice each month. Membership is by audition. Repertoire includes unaccompanied part songs, chamber music, madrigals, Bach cantatas, and works by contemporary composers. If you are interested in rigorous and satisfying chamber work, please talk to the conductor about membership.

What a pleasure it is to sing with VOICES. When we can 'gift' people with our music, it is such a blessing for the performer and for the audience.

It's an opportunity to refine my voice, learn interesting new music, sing with a group of accomplished vocalists and, most importantly, a chance to sing to sing to sing
- Voices Member

It reminds me of the beauty of teamwork, restores my spirit after long days of Business stress, and refreshes my soul with magnificent music.
- Elizabeth Ann Myers, Voices Member

This is an opportunity for me to take my musical performance skills to a new level. I look forward to the challenge of reading new music and blending my voice with a great variety in other performers, to produce a 'beautiful sound' that often sends chills down my spine.