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Workshop with Surbiton High School
27th January 2024
Vox Anima Chamber Choir were delighted to join a workshop with Surbiton High School organised by Friends of the Vox, to support the school's choir as they prepare for their upcoming performance of ‘Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo’ by Cecilia McDowall. They will be performing at Cadogan Hall as part of Vox Anima London’s concert for International Women’s Day. Several members of Vox Anima Chamber Choir will also be joining the students on stage on 06 March 2024.
The workshop was led by Dr James Meaders, supported by singers from Vox Anima Chamber Choir. Cecilia also attended and spoke about her inspiration for the piece, as well as her journey to becoming a composer.
Head of Instrumental Music at Surbiton High School, Mr Richard Hammond-Hall said ‘It was everything I hoped it would be and then some… Many colleagues and pupils commented on how inspiring Vox Anima Chamber Choir's commitment to the music, expressive face and relentless energy were. It’s certainly turbo charged the pupil’s preparation for 6 March.’
It's been quite a year!
1st January 2024
2023...what a year!
A US tour singing in Macon, Atlanta and New York. Such precious memories being hosted by First Baptist Church of Christ, Morningside Presbyterian Church and St. James' Church, Manhattan and performing LUX with Dan Forrest at the piano.
A London debut performing LUX as part of Vox Anima London's concert season, with the wonderful Elizabeth Mikhael flying in especially to join the performance on cello.
Welcoming Concentus Women's Chorus from Rochester, NY, to unite in song with new friends and performing Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo and new commission, Being Me, in the presence of the composers Cecilia McDowall and Joanna Gill.
Not to mention performances at St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook and St Mary's Church, West Malling, a collaboration with Vox Populi and the launch of charity Friends of the Vox.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the choir this year - sponsors, audience and friends and families who have been with them every step of the way. And of course to their inspirational maestro Jamie Meaders and generous and talented collaborative pianist Richard Hammond-Hall
Here's to musical adventures to come in 2024. Happy New Year.
What delights me
16th November 2023
Vox Anima Chamber Choir are performing at St. Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook, as they present music by some of their favourite composers including their patron, Cecilia McDowall.
