“It was such a joy to travel with Concentus Women’s Chorus in July, 2023, to perform with Vox Anima Chamber Choir. When we were first contacted by Vox Anima out of the blue, we weren’t sure what to expect, but when we ‘met’ the group over Zoom, we immediately bonded and became excited about creating a relationship and collaborating on a joint musical experience. Concentus had never travelled out of state together, let alone out of the country, so there were lots of logistics to attend to. Thankfully, Vox Anima handled all of the details for our time in Kent, from picking us up at various train stations, housing us, arranging meals, and transporting us all around. I was delighted to be welcomed by the parents of one of the singers, and wished that I had had more time to spend with them and their two adorable dogs. Our weekend in Kent was a whirlwind - first a “Church walk” with a third singing group, then lots of rehearsals, and finally our joint concert, which went much too quickly. It was exhilarating to sing with another group our size, and to feel the richness of the sound we created together. I wished that we had had more than one chance to perform the repertoire and to join in song with these amazing women. I look forward to Concentus hosting Vox Anima in Rochester (New York, not England...) and returning the hospitality, as well as recreating the magic of making music together. And I hope that my gracious hosts accompany their daughter and I get the opportunity to return the favor of hosting!”

Maggie Symington
Singer with Concentus Women’s Choir