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Our News

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 Hammond-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.

VACC delight at Autumn Concert
Vox Anima Chamber Choir performed a beautiful concert at St Dunstan’s in Cranbrook, kickstarting their 2023-2024 season.

Friends of the Vox Launch & Christmas Fundraiser
Get your tickets now for our launch event and Christmas Fundraiser!

Voices of the Season
Vox Anima Chamber Choir & Vox Populi announce their collaborative Christmas Concert at St Mary’s West Malling.

“Sing Here Together” with VOCES8 & Vox Anima London
Friends of the Vox is thrilled to share details of this concert in March 2024, and is excited to be making this concert experience available to students at local Kent schools.

“What delights me”
Vox Anima Chamber Choir is delighted to be starting their 2023-24 season with a concert at Cranbrook Church.

Vox Populi rehearsals commence
Vox Populi have started preparing for their next concert, featuring the music of Michael John Trotter and Taylor Scott Davis.

New Commission Announced
Friends of the Vox is delighted to announce a new commission which sees Cecilia McDowall and Tony Silvestri join forces.

VACC: Annual Review
We share what the Chamber Choir have been up to over the past year, and what they’ve been able to achieve with your support.

A Weekend of Cultural & Musical Exchange
Friends of the Vox was delighted to facilitate a joint concert featuring Vox Anima Chamber Choir & Concentus Women’s Chorus. Programme highlights were Cecilia McDowall’s “Everyday Wonders” and the World Premiere performance of “Being Me” composed for the occasion by Joanna Gill.
Vox Populi joins forces with the VIAT Concert Choir & Invicta Grammar School for Coronation Concert
Vox Populi was delighted to join forces with the VIAT choir for their Summer Concert.

Conducting Workshop for Young Scholars
We were delighted to organise a conducting workshop with Dr James Meaders and Vox Anima Chamber Choir for the choral scholars at St Mary’s Church in West Malling.

US Premiere of Dan Forrest’s “LUX: The Dawn from on High'“
Vox Anima Chamber Choir’s first tour overseas got off to a successful start with the US Premiere of Forrest’s “LUX: The Dawn from on High”.

New Christmas Carol commissioned
Friends of the Vox was delighted to be involved in the commissioning of a new arrangement of “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Dan Forrest.