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Our News
Emerging Composers - Winners Announced!
After extensive blind adjudication, our judges Dr. James Meaders and Dr. Dan Forrest chose three prize winners: Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk, Molly Ijames and Christopher Ryan Roncales.
Hannah Rice Awarded 2024 Hermitage Prize in Composition at Aspen Music Festival
Hannah Rice has been honoured with the 2024 Hermitage Prize in Composition at the prestigious Aspen Music Festival and School, recognising her outstanding contributions to the field of choral music.
Summer with The Mancunium Consort
Join emerging ensemble The Mancunium Consort as they tour Kent this summer, with a gorgeous programme featuring the best of choral music.
Emerging Composers Scheme Closes with Impressive Global Response
We were delighted to receive 100 entries for our inaugural Emerging Composers scheme, from 19 different countries! Winners will be contact on 2 September 2024.
VACC share a Weekend of Music, Bonding, and Creativity
Following their captivating concert at St Dunstan's Church, VACC retreated to the tranquil setting of Fraser's Egerton for a rejuvenating weekend of music, camaraderie, and creative exploration, reinforcing the belief that the best music is created through a strong sense of community.
VACC celebrate the power of women’s voices
On Friday, July 5, Vox Anima Chamber Choir delivered an inspiring performance at St Dunstan's Church in Cranbrook, captivating the audience with a programme dedicated to celebrating the power of women's voices.
Come & Sing: Fauré Requiem
Join Hurst Green Singers and Vox Populi on Saturday 2 November 2024 at St Nicholas' Church in Sevenoaks for our "Come & Sing Fauré Requiem".
Fly Higher… a Concert Celebrating the Power of Women’s Voices
Vox Anima Chamber Choir’s empowering programme features a variety of music, all of which celebrates the power of women’s voices.
Superstar Vicky completes her Ultramarathon!
Over the weekend, Vicky successfully completed her 50km ultramarathon race, raising over £500 for Friends of the Vox in the process!
From High Notes to High Miles!
Vox Anima Chamber Choir's Soprano 2 Vicky is lacing up her running shoes and taking on an epic challenge in May - she's running an ULTRAMARATHON in support of Friends of the Vox!
‘They Shall Shine’
Mark your calendars and join Vox Populi for a magical evening of choral music on Saturday 4 May 2024.
Simon Fowler appointed as new Trustee
Simon is eager to leverage his lifelong musical journey and corporate expertise to empower Friends of the Vox in our mission, aspiring to enrich local communities and musicians alike with exceptional musical experiences.
Our Upper Voices Festival Launches
Led by renowned musicians Charles Béquignon-MacDougall and Emily Dickens, our Upper Voices Festival will launch this Autumn in London. Join us for what will be a fantastic and inspiring day.
A Mosaic Mass
Vox Anima London’s “Sing Here Together with Voces8” residency saw nearly 200 singers take to the Cadogan Hall stage to perform the World Premiere of “A Mosaic Mass” in what was an inspirational concert.
Emerging Composers 2024 - A Call for Scores
In support of emerging composers around the world, Friends of the Vox is thrilled to announce this inaugural event in collaboration with Dan Forrest Music, and invite emerging composers to submit a new work to Friends of the Vox!
Exploring “The Girl from Aleppo” with Surbiton High School
Friends of the Vox was delighted to support a workshop at Surbiton High School, led by Artistic Advisor James Meaders, and joined by singers from Vox Anima Chamber Choir.
Cultivating Musical Excellence and Community Impact: A Musician's Perspective
Read the first-hand perspective of professional musician Richard Hammon-Hall on the threefold impact of “Friends of the Vox”.
Friends of the Vox Charity Launch
Vox Populi and Vox Anima Chamber Choir delighted audiences at their Christmas Concert “Voices of the Season”! This was followed by a fantastic launch party for Friends of the Vox at Mereworth Winery.
Fundraising Ramble
A huge thank you to VACC member Tracey Boulton for organising a fundraising event that raised over £250 for Friends of the Vox.