About the group
International award-winning vocal ensemble VOCES8, has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group performing repertoire ranging from early polyphony to unique jazz and popular arrangements. VOCES8 has entertained audiences across Europe, and has been praised for its 'stunning performance', 'exquisite singing' and 'a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour'.
International success
In 2005 VOCES8 swept the board at the 44th
International Grand Prix in Gorizia, winning first
prize for performances in the jazz category
and the audience vote for best performance. Since
then, the group has received accolades at
competitions in Slovenia, Italy, and, most recently,
Spain, at the European Choral Grand Prix where
VOCES8 picked up first prize in both the sacred and secular categories as well as scoring the highest points in the Grand Prix. Concert tours throughout Europe have provided the group with considerable support on the continent.
Education
VOCES8 plays a key role in the education initiative Hatch My Ideas! run by Voces Cantabiles Music. 2009 will see the group working in over 200 schools leading innovative workshops as part of larger projects. VOCES8 is also the ensemble in residence at Our Lady's Convent School, Loughborough. Alongside work in schools, the group also provides corporate training workshops and has worked with companies including PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Serco, and KIMAL plc.
VOCES8
VOCES CANTABILES MUSIC
INSPIRING PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC
