l •¥f Annual Review 2025 voces8 FOUNDATION voce58.foundation ## **What it Takes to Make Music Possible** Our mission to deliver world-class education and performance takes artistic vision, and requires time, expertise and sustained investment. Our education work brings our singers into schools and communities where challenges continue to mount, overcoming the barriers which threaten to prevent access to music for those who need it most. We inspire confi dence and creativity in those we work with, both students and teachers. Over time, through sustained relationships, we help build a legacy of music-making in the places we work. At the same time, our performances continue to reach millions around the world, in person and online. We invest time in rehearsing, planning, touring, recording and refi ning our art, against an increasingly challenging cultural landscape. **Donations, grants, legacies and sponsorship help ensure that we are able to achieve our artistic ambitions, pay our musicians and staff a fair wage, and make our output broadly available. Education and performance are inseparable in this; each drives the other, and your support enables both.** The pages that follow show how this commitment translates into action in schools, communities and concert halls across the UK and around the world. 3 Chair of Trustees ## **2025 was a momentous year for the VOCES8 Foundation** **Who can forget the magical 20th Anniversary concert at the Barbican Centre on 8 June?** Meanwhile, our ensembles continue to go from strength to strength. VOCES8 has fi rmly established itself among the world’s fi nest vocal ensembles, performing to sold-out concert halls across the globe. APOLLO5 has undergone a reboot and is rebuilding its following, while our Scholars are establishing themselves as an ensemble in their own right, with engagements lined up in early 2026 in Colombia and Spain. Lyyra, the all-female choral ensemble founded by our sister Foundation in the United States, is also rapidly carving out a name on the international musical scene. But as extraordinary as our ensembles are, the VOCES8 Foundation is so much more. We are justly proud of the work we do to enrich people’s lives, much of which you can read about in these pages. At the heart of this is our education work. This goes far beyond providing singing experiences in schools. Our Scholars form a core part of our education mission, with eight Scholars in the UK and twelve in the United States. Through this programme, we provide vocal training and professional experience, while also equipping Scholars with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the music industry. This year we also introduced a Technical Scholarship, offering specialist training in sound and video recording and music production. For a truly inspiring example of our reach, turn to the work of Sing’In, our sister organisation in France, which we support in delivering musical experiences for thousands of children in partnership with major festivals. Finally, our Festival at Milton Abbey continues to offer supporters and participants unique training opportunities with our singers and artists. ## **“The way you are exposed to music can kind of shape the way your life can go…”** ## **Ruth Tounkam** Past VOCES8 Future Talent Award Holder and regular participant at the VOCES8 Festival and Summer School 4 In her recent review of the Arts Council of England, under the topic of “The Role of Education”, Dame Margaret Hodge said this: “[The DfE] is responsible for creative education in the curriculum. Many people expressed concerns to us highlighting a lack of capability, opportunity and commitment to the teaching and learning of creativity — music, drama, art, dance and more — in schools... In my experience, it is becoming more infrequent to fi nd a music and song teacher who can play any musical instrument in the classroom... Fewer children visit a theatre, a museum or a library as the cost of transport makes the trip unaff ordable... Children’s opportunities to engage with culture are diminishing. Creative subjects are increasingly viewed as optional, extracurricular activities. There is a very disturbing growing divide between the artistic and cultural experiences of children educated in the private sector and those educated in the state sector. This is not just wrong, but it will impact negatively on the talent pipeline if it remains unaddressed.” A truly depressing read. The VOCES8 Foundation aims to help bridge this gap, and you can read more about our work in the pages that follow. Yet given the scale of demand and our modest size, our efforts can feel akin to refi lling a swimming pool with a teaspoon. So my plea for 2026 is threefold: please donate to our education work if you are not already doing so; please tell your friends and family about the work of the VOCES8 Foundation; and, next time you see your MP, ask them why arts and arts education have been allowed to wither on their watch — and what they intend to do about it. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish all our Staff, Friends, Supporters and Patrons a joyful and inspiring 2026, and look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our forthcoming concerts and events. **Gary Moss** Chair of Trustees VOCES8 Foundation 5 CEO ## **Twenty years of excellence** **For twenty years, our mission has celebrated artistic excellence** — and dreamed into being an organisation that seeks to maximise its impact through a unique combination of charitable activity, openness to collaboration, and an embrace of new technologies in the service of meaningful, real-life human connection. As we begin this year’s Annual Review, I would like to refl ect on a few ideas that continue to shape who we are and where we are going. ## **ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AS A FORCE FOR GOOD** At the heart of everything we do lies a belief that excellence and inclusivity matter — not as ends in themselves, but as catalysts for connection, inspiration, and change. Over the past season, our remarkable teams have once again traversed the world, with concerts, community events and education work taking place from Hackney to Hong Kong, Berlin to New York, Menton on the French Riviera, and rural communities across France — including a moving project with 600 young singers as part of our long-standing Sing’In programme, and a former French President in the audience! Our 20th anniversary celebrations included live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and a sold-out takeover at the Barbican, bringing together current and past members of VOCES8, the VOCES8 Scholars, APOLLO5 and the BBC Singers in a landmark moment for our choral community. I would particularly like to thank those who travelled from all over the world to be with us for this remarkable day. Beyond the concert hall, a special education tour organised by our US Foundation saw VOCES8 working with many thousands of students across the United States — reaffi rming the power of exceptional artistry to open doors, spark imagination and transform lives. Lyyra continues to grow into an exceptional ensemble based in the US, and APOLLO5 had another year of inspiring and uplifting performances. Our VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble also gave more concerts last year than ever before — and across all activity, our teams collectively staged more than 600 events worldwide. Quite remarkable. Choral music is what we do — but I often think it is the generosity, humanity and shared purpose of our team that leave the deepest impression on those we meet. ## **COLLABORATION THAT MULTIPLIES IMPACT** Everything we achieve is rooted in people and in partnership. Singing together in harmony requires presence, listening and an ability to make space for others. The nature of each contribution shifts moment by moment, shaped by the needs of the music, the spaces **From concert halls to streaming platforms, VOCES8 has generated over 1.4 billion audience touchpoints worldwide.** 6 around us and our awareness of one another. Our people are extraordinary — truly world-class — and deeply versatile. Caring for them remains at the heart of our values as an organisation. I am, as ever, profoundly grateful to our whole team: from those who take the stage and step into classrooms, to those working tirelessly behind the scenes, and to the partners and collaborators who share our journey with us. ## **TECHNOLOGY IN SERVICE OF REAL-LIFE CONNECTION** I believe that technology should deepen — not replace — human connection. The world around us continues to change at extraordinary speed, reshaping how people learn, communicate and create. Our response cannot be to retreat, but to embrace innovation while remaining rooted in the power of live, shared musical experience. Over the past year, my personal work has included focused efforts to expand our impact across Asia — with visits to Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan — laying the foundations for future international growth. Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, we are excited to deepen this work through collaborations that extend the reach of choral music and music education while remaining true to the real-world encounters at the heart of what we do. Our accounts this year show that we did not quite break even. With signifi cant investment across the Foundation we are building for the future — but we need your help more than ever. These are challenging times for the worlds of arts and education. Last year, I wrote: “Has there ever been a greater need for togetherness in our lifetime? Across the globe, we see fractures widening and conversations becoming harder. Through our work, we commit to ensuring that our corner of the world refl ects harmony, collaboration and openness — for all people, locally, nationally and internationally.” Reading this back, I am not sure that much has changed. We remain profoundly grateful to our friends, families and our community of supporters. As we continue into our third decade, we look ahead with hope, gratitude and a renewed desire to lead meaningful change in our corner of the world. As Eric Whitacre generously said, we are a force for good that is ‘denting the universe’ — and we strive to do more than ever in this regard. Thank you for being with us and for supporting all that we do. **Paul Smith** CEO VOCES8 Foundation 7 Artistic Director ## **An exciting season of growth and development** VOCES8 remains at the centre of the Foundation’s work, setting the artistic standard that underpins our activity across performance, education and recording. In its 20th anniversary year, the ensemble continued to perform extensively worldwide while reaching millions through digital platforms and broadcasts. This combination of live performance and global reach defi nes VOCES8’s role as one of the leading vocal ensembles today, and drives the Foundation’s wider programmes, partnerships and artistic ambition. APOLLO5 had an exciting year with a wide range of high-profi le engagements and releases. The group’s founder, Clare Stewart, stepped away from her role as the ensemble celebrated its 15th anniversary; we thank her for all she invested and achieved, and wish her well on the next chapter of her journey. A major new initiative saw the launch of the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble, comprising former Scholars, which can perform at events that VOCES8 and APOLLO5 are unable to accommodate, providing valuable continuity for promoters with whom we partner, and a professional pathway for emerging artists. Lyyra made their debut releases with Warner Classics and expanded their artistic presence internationally. The group enjoyed touring across both the USA and Europe, further strengthening their profi le and connection with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. ## **This has been a year of signifi cant creative output.** The VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra made world premiere recordings of commissions by Taylor Scott Davis, including his new _Requiem_ (to be released in March 2026), and _Rose Ever Blooming_ by Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach (released in November 2025). Ken Burton concluded his tenure as Composer-in-Residence, and Taylor Scott Davis assumed the role, continuing the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing contemporary choral composition. **Each year, millions encounter VOCES8 for the fi rst time through digital platforms.** 8 The LIVE From London Christmas and Summer festivals continued to fl ourish, drawing large international audiences and providing an important platform for artistic collaboration and digital engagement. The Foundation’s education and professional development programmes thrived across both the UK and the USA. The VOCES8 Scholars programmes were more vibrant than ever, offering training, performance opportunities and professional experience at the highest level. Both UK and US Scholars performed and recorded with VOCES8: the US Scholars joined the ensemble in Houston, while the UK Scholars took part in multiple projects including the Summer School and Festival at Milton Abbey. Our visit to Milton Abbey continued to be a highlight of the year, bringing all the Foundation’s resources together in one remarkable festival and summer school week. The concluding gala concert featured the premiere of Taylor Scott Davis’s _Requiem_ , performed with the Festival Chorus, marking an important milestone in the Foundation’s artistic and educational mission. Across all of this work, the Foundation remains committed to its mission to inspire people through music; combining worldleading excellence across live performance, education and digital innovation. The 20th anniversary season has been a year of refl ection, celebration, and renewal, setting the stage for bold new artistic projects, continued global touring, and the growth of the Foundation. **Barnaby Smith** Artistic Director VOCES8 Foundation 9 VOCES8 Foundation Anniversary Celebrations The day began with the Foundation and BBC Radio 3 tech teams setting up in the main hall at the Barbican, and VOCES8 assembling for an on-stage soundcheck. LIVE From London: Shall We Gather at the River 10 11 APOLLO5 celebrated with a beautiful lunchtime concert in the Barbican’s St Giles Cripplegate church. UK and US Trustees and ‘Emerald Encore’ donors and guests were with us throughout the day. 12 Paul Smith and VOCES8 led an inspiring Big Sing in the Barbican foyer during the afternoon. 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Educatl li *ll•lqJll' Director of Education Foundation. She wanted to tell me what a positive difference our singing project was making to her child’s confi dence and wellbeing. She also told me that her daughter was teaching the whole family the warm-ups and songs she was learning with us! Moments like these are always special and speaki with this parent reminded me of some key feedback and milestones this season. “The fundamental aspect for me is that the children were properly integrated into the music making — they were not an add on, but they were at the heart of it and to be able to experience that with not one, but two professional ensembles was a wonderful thing. I also really appreciated the attitudes of singers and musicians towards the children — again, open, respectful and taking enjoyment from engaging musically with them.” Teacher, Seven Mills Primary School, Tower Hamlets Our fi rst collaboration with the Baroque ensemble **Ensemble Augelletti** saw children singing and learning about the recorder, violin, viola, cello and harpsichord through ‘Augelletti’s Aviary’, a series of interactive workshops and performances featuring birds in songs and dances. “The children absolutely loved it. The whole experience was absolutely magical and it was wonderful to see all the children so engaged and ambitious. All the parents that were there with us felt so lucky to be there. In fact, when we went back to school I did overhear one parent say to another ‘it was so, so good, and you missed out!’” Teacher, Bonner Primary School, Tower Hamlets “The day itself went fantastically, and I learned a lot from you guys, including how to engage the children in music. The parents were amazed at your professionalism and how inviting and hospitable you were to everyone.” Teacher, St Dominic’s Primary School, Hackney Although schools are struggling with costs, making trips more challenging, we continue to see hundreds of children at the VOCES8 Centre each year. Visiting the VOCES8 Centre, meeting and performing with our singers and showcasing what they have learned is a very meaningful experience for participating children. Equally important is introducing their parents to a professional vocal ensemble and our venue, and ensuring they feel just as welcome and important as their children do. “A really great day — full of ideas and very powerful in terms of getting students singing.” Music Teacher, Secondary School, Poole Singing in secondary schools is very ‘hit and miss’ with some schools unable to provide any singing opportunities at all, some working hard to establish a choir or choirs, and some with thriving singing programmes. Inspiration and support for every school is crucial, and in addition to our projects in London and Herefordshire, we had a terrifi c time working with singers from secondary schools in Poole. “...I think my musical and singing skills have improved because it has helped with my 24 ng harmonies and rhythm. I think that the leading helped with my confi dence.” “It has inspired me to do more leadership with children.” ## Two Young Leaders, Herefordshire Secondary Schools It is always exciting to see the impact projects can have and this season our Young Leader Programme has inspired **Encore Music** (Herefordshire’s Music Hub) to develop a Young Leader pathway for secondary school students who participate in the programme. Having completed the fi rst year of this pathway in 2025, students across four secondary schools have chosen to continue developing their singing and leadership skills, and we will be delivering a ‘Silver pathway’ training programme to support this cohort of Young Leaders. “What you’ve managed to do is to give the children a sense of themselves as singers and a repertoire that has enabled them to engage with it, to feel it’s part of them.” Graham Welch, Professor and Established Chair of Music Education, UCL Institute of Education The Foundation is fortunate to be able to work with Graham Welch. 2024-2025 saw Graham and doctoral researcher Hazel Baxter continue what will be a three-year impact evaluation focusing on singing’s potential benefi ts for children’s wellbeing, and the nature of young children’s singing behaviour and development. Results from the fi rst year have been published in the academic journal **Frontiers in Psychology** and reports from this second year will be available on the Foundation’s website. “The way you are exposed to music can kind of shape the way your life can go…” Ruth Tounkam, past VOCES8 Future Talent Award Holder and regular participant at the VOCES8 Festival and Summer School You may have seen the wonderful videos featuring some of our UK education work created by Joel Porter (see below). They provide a window into what we do and the positive impact singing can have. There are exciting things ahead for 2026-2027 and much more to be done! Our experiences and the feedback we receive reinforces the importance of what we are doing in schools, communities and at our annual Festival and Summer School. **Ann Wright** Director of Education VOCES8 Foundation | Singing in London Schools 25 **“A really great day — full of ideas and very powerful in terms of getting students singing.”** Music Teacher, Secondary School, Poole 26 •• W•qkly A 28 **“What you’ve managed to do is to give the children a sense of themselves as singers and a repertoire that has enabled them to engage with it, to feel it’s part of them.”** ## **Graham Welch** Professor and Established Chair of Music Education, UCL Institute of Education 29 UK Scholars Programme Co-Ordinator UK, visib our ## **VOCES8 UK Scholars 2024-25** While VOCES8 celebrated its twentieth anniversary during the 2024–25 season, the VOCES8 UK Scholars Programme marked ten years of supporting the next generation of professional choral musicians. The programme continues to offer a wealth of opportunities, centred around three annual residential courses. The 2024-25 cohort took part in masterclasses with VOCES8 and Roderick Williams, gained recording and fi lming experience with VOCES8 Studios, received education training with Ann Wright, explored the music industry with Robin Tyson, and learnt about vocal health with Valentine Voice Care. The year culminated in a residency at Milton Abbey in July, including a side-byside concert with VOCES8 featuring music by Palestrina, MacMillan, and the world premiere of Peter Gritton’s Requiem. The Scholars also performed as an independent ensemble, presenting repertoire ranging from Renaissance to Pop. This year’s cohort brought together singers from across the The VOCES8 Scholars 2024-25 perform _Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem_ by G. P. Palestrina ## **“What an inspiration to see twenty-somethings singing this style of music and loving it!”** YouTube commenter 30 Foundation, and joined VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Foundation Choir for larger scale performances and recordings, including VOCES8’s twentieth anniversary celebrations at the Barbican. the Foundation has begun an exciting With the founding of the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble, Scholars past and present have been offered more professional opportunities than ever before. **Katie Jeffries-Harris** VOCES8 Alto and UK Scholars Programme Co-Ordinator **“I’ve really appreciated being treated as a young professional… I’ll be carrying all I’ve learnt and all I’ve experienced this year for the rest of my career, and I’m so grateful for that.”** ## **Lily Robson** VOCES8 Scholar 2024-25 31 In a year marked by milestone twentieth-anniversary celebrations, VOCES8 performed 119 concerts across 17 countries, reaffi rming its place as one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. The ensemble is now the most-streamed classical vocal group in the world. Central among the celebrations was the release of _Twenty_ , a commemorative album combining repertoire from across the group’s history with new works and arrangements that refl ect the ensemble’s evolution. A takeover day and sold-out concert at the Barbican brought together VOCES8 alumni, the BBC Singers, the VOCES8 Scholars, APOLLO5, and violinist Jack Liebeck. The evening performance was fi lmed and broadcast as part of LIVE From London, further amplifying the reach of the anniversary season. VOCES8 and Daniela Mars. digital reach. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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um of his music featuring 35 VOCES8’s Year in Numbers **From intimate performances to global digital reach.** 36 VOCES8 continues to expand its global reach through a growing digital and broadcast presence across video, streaming, social platforms and radio. The ensemble’s work now extends far beyond the concert stage. To date, VOCES8 has generated over 1.4 billion audience touchpoints worldwide. **Approaching 400 million streams across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music Over 1.1 billion digital impressions, refl ecting global visibility and discovery Millions of listeners reached annually through radio An owned social audience of over 440,000 followers worldwide** ## **YouTube** YouTube remains the ensemble’s largest video platform, driving deep engagement and global visibility. 1.1 billion impressions | 141 million lifetime views 7.4 million hours of watch time | 358,000 subscribers ## **Spotify** Spotify is a major driver of international listening and discovery. 35 million streams in 2025, up 15% on previous year 185 million lifetime streams 5.1 million listeners in 2025, up 17% 8.1 million total listeners | 1.2 million saves, up 19% ## **Apple Music** Apple Music plays a key role in reaching premium listeners who favour curated albums and sustained classical listening 58 million lifetime streams | 9.2 million streams in 2025 **Instagram** 152,000 followers **Facebook** 252,000 followers **TikTok** 38,000 followers All fi gures represent platform reported data and refl ect cumulative and annual reach. Follower numbers correct as at December 2025. 37 ## **2025 was a year of celebration and change for APOLLO5** . We marked our fi fteenth anniversary throughout the year, culminating in a very special June concert at St Giles Cripplegate in the Barbican Centre. Walking down the aisle to the stage, I was deeply moved to see the many friends and supporters the group has gathered over the years. We’re very lucky to have this wonderful community of musicians and music-lovers — people who share our values, understand our mission, and care deeply about the ensemble and its continued success. After the confetti and champagne, deeper into the summer we said goodbye to Clare Stewart, APOLLO5’s founder and Artistic Director since its inception. Clare had an ambitious vision for the group and conjured strong, vibrant concepts for our eight albums and subsequent tours, and I know she was very proud of what the ensemble has accomplished so far. We are grateful for her many years of artistry and direction. In this period of transition, we also welcomed Thomas Mottershead to the APOLLO5 fold. His fi rst concert with us took place at Milton Abbey — an ideal setting for an inauguration (as I discovered during my own fi rst gig in 2022), and in front of much of the same supportive community described above. We began the year with the release of our seventh album, _Anam_ — a Gaelic-inspired collection of newly commissioned works and traditional folk songs, complete with a crash course in ancient Irish! The album launched, appropriately, on Burns Night with a special concert at the VOCES8 Centre, fi lmed for a LIVE From London broadcast. Later in the year we contributed again to the LFL series, with APOLLO5 members performing solos in Handel’s _Messiah_ alongside the VOCES8 Choir and Baroque Orchestra. 38 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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A busy touring schedule punctuated the year, including two trips to the USA under new representation. It’s been a pleasure working with Janet Jarriel, our fi rst North American agent, after joining the roster of JEJ Artists. Our recent tour took us to Memphis for the fi rst time — a city steeped in rich musical heritage — as well as the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and the sun-kissed palm groves of La Jolla, California. Other memorable engagements included a Lenten concert at AMUZ in Antwerp, a broadcast for Deutschlandfunk from Berlin’s Memorial Church (a striking modernist structure of stained glass and concrete honeycomb), and an appearance at the Harvington History Festival, where our performance of William Byrd’s music echoed the secret Catholic worship once held elsewhere in Harvington Hall, whose priest hides remain a powerful reminder of that history. In the studio, we completed _Crossings_ — a musical journey along the ancient pilgrimage route of the Via Francigena, from Canterbury to Rome — and worked with American composer Alexander Pierce Hill on _Draw Near_ , his album of music for the Orthodox Church. Both will be released this year. So, as the dust settles on an eventful anniversary year, we look ahead. There is much to anticipate in 2026: new programmes exploring fresh repertoire, and performances from Heidelberg to Honolulu. With change comes the chance for something new — we can’t wait to share it with you. **Augustus Perkins Ray** Director APOLLO5 39 **The 2024–25 season marked the establishment of the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble as a distinct professional group, with a clearer identity emerging during its inaugural season.** To differentiate the ensemble from the annual VOCES8 UK Scholars cohort and refl ect its status as a group of singers with more experience representing the Foundation and earning fees, the term “Ensemble” was formally adopted. We positioned the Scholars Ensemble as a fl exible alternative to VOCES8 where diary constraints or fee levels rule them out. The Ensemble delivered a wide range of UK and international engagements across concerts, private events, festivals and collaborations. During 2024–25 the ensemble undertook 16 engagements. These concerts, which paid the singers professional fees, also generated a total of £11k which the Foundation was able to use to support our KLASSIEK LEEFT VURIG 2025 – VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble 40 other charitable activities and to be reinvested into the Scholars programme. The 2025–26 season shows strong momentum, with 30 projects confi rmed to date, including UK and international work and the ensemble’s fi rst full commercial recording, scheduled for release on VOCES8 Records in 2026. While the “Scholars” branding provides a strong link to the VOCES8 brand, feedback suggests it can sometimes lead to underestimation of the ensemble’s experience and professional standing, requiring careful communication with promoters. Overall, the ensemble has proven both artistically and fi nancially successful and continues to grow. **Robin Tyson** General Manager 41 Illl wi 1111,_I,fj,Vg1[_ ,vi li I, •LI IIA.I The VOCES8 Foundation USA ## **A Message from Executive Director Erik Jacobson** **As we look back on the 2024–2025 season, I am fi lled with gratitude and excitement for how far The VOCES8** . **Foundation USA has grown since 2017** This year was one of meaningful expansion — not only in the scale of our work, but in the depth of our connections with singers, educators, and communities across the country. Throughout the season, we strengthened our commitment to education through the continued development of The VOCES8 Scholars program, supporting young professional singers at a pivotal moment in their artistic lives. At the same time, our educational hub model allowed us to build sustained relationships in nine locations — Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Westport, New Jersey, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and St. Paul — creating spaces where learning, collaboration, and artistry could truly fl ourish. Rather than one-off engagements, these hubs became centers of ongoing exchange, rooted in local communities and shaped by their unique voices. **“It was unreal going from a VOCES8 super fan, buying and performing their pieces when I was in high school, to chatting with and standing on stage with the group! One of the most magical moments for me was outside of the curriculum, when my cohort found an empty hall and sang some of our favorite pieces. I learned so much from the mentors and my cohort, both about music-making and the industry, and I still ask them for advice.”** Koji Sakano, VOCES8 US Scholar 2024-25 44 These educational projects culminated in the US foundation promoting an additional VOCES8 tour focused on education and collaborative performances in seven of the hubs and featuring hundreds of students sharing the stage with VOCES8. Alongside this educational growth, the fi rst full performance season for Lyyra refl ected the same spirit of curiosity, ambition, and artistic excellence that lies at the heart of the Foundation. Those ideals were rewarded with an exciting record deal with Warner Classics that will propel Lyyra to rise in the choral world, providing a platform for these incredible singers and bringing opportunities for treble singers. The dialogue between performance and education continues to be one of our greatest strengths, ensuring that our programs remain vibrant, relevant, and forward-looking. None of this would be possible without the remarkable artists, educators, partners and supporters who believe in our mission. As you read through this annual review, I hope you feel the energy of this season and the care that underpins everything we do. The 2024-2025 season was not just a year of growth, but a year of building — laying strong foundations for the future of vocal music in the United States. **Erik Jacobson** Executive Director The VOCES8 Foundation USA 45 **The 2024-2025 season was Lyyra’s fi rst full season as a touring ensemble, building upon their half season after the ensemble was formed in the fall of 2023.** In a year of exciting new opportunities and growth, the group performed 22 concerts, 16 in the United States and 6 abroad in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Performance highlights included performing at King’s Place in London and at the beautiful Overture Center for the Arts, home of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. The singers also had educational residencies and performed collaborative concerts with groups including Orlando Sings, Gettysburg College, and the New Jersey Youth Chorus. January 2025 also saw the group record its fi rst full album under their new recording contract with Warner Classics. A single was released in spring of 2025, with the full album, _Rising_ , set to release in March 2026. Lyyra: Someday We’ll All Be Free 46 ## **VOCES8 US Scholars** ## **In its eighth year, our US Scholars program continued to fl ourish, bringing a new group of emerging artists together for the season. The experience began with an intense week of training in Plano, Texas.** Our Scholars worked to fi nd their collective sound, refi ned performance techniques, and brought the VOCES8 Method into workshops with local school choirs. With their repertoire for the year under their belts, they next met up in the Twin Cities as part of our ongoing partnership with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR). MPR generously underwrites the opportunity for our Scholars to record in a professional studio as well as experience shooting video content, both crucial components of a career in today’s choral world. The videos released from these sessions — including two in collaboration with Lyyra — have over 13,000 views on YouTube. The group came together one fi nal time in Houston in the spring, where they rehearsed and performed alongside VOCES8 in two public concerts as the culmination of their experience. Our Scholars then returned to their home communities, bringing all their new knowledge and skills into classrooms, rehearsals, and professional ensembles across the US and abroad. **Soprano Alto Tenor Bass** Kirby Burgess Ann Chen Eric Lewis Koji Sakano Emily Perry Cami Everitt A.J. Murgo Jack Williams III Mara Riley Clara Smith Maxwell Trochlil Joe Daly VOCES8 US Scholars: Wayfaring Stranger ## **VOCES8 Foundation USA: By The Numbers** 51 workshop days 9 cities 29 schools / groups 4 lead clinicians 12 teaching artists ## **Financials** **Total Revenue $959,917** Donations / Contributions $509,420 Performance / Workshop Fees & Earned Income $286,912 Merchandise Sales & Royalties $28,984 Other Income $134,601 **Total** Travel **Expenses** $223,904 **$778,089** Personnel $298,748 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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47 Il ci SING'I 4r, /Air tion France ## **Sing’In has had another wonderful year delivering projects across France in association with The VOCES8 Foundation.** Paul Smith led a collection of programmes alongside a team of brilliant workshop leaders. Sessions took place across the country throughout the year, leading to a vibrant series of celebration concerts in May and June 2025.. The team delivered a wide-ranging programme, bringing together thousands of young singers in performances that celebrated both musical excellence and the joy of collective singing. This year’s performance team brought together an exceptional group of artists, including Paul Smith, delivered workshops across all partner reg including Festival de la Vézère, the Menton Les Flâneries Musicales in Reims, a local pa in the Paris suburb of Saint-Ouen, and our a collaboration with ADAMA, the governmen department supporting our work in rural no France. We also continued our partnerships music festivals in Calais. ## **« C’est un projet qui leur apprend le travail, leur ouvre l’esprit et les rend fi ers. »** témoignage d’un parent d’élève à Saint-Ouen 50 A new and signifi cant partnership was launched this year with the Académie Musicale de Villecroze, where Paul Smith led a four-day residential coaching course for teachers from across France, providing intensive training and professional development in choral leadership and vocal pedagogy. Another particular highlight saw Sing’In take a leading role in the creation of a new national choral festival in Poitiers, bringing together 6,000 students from across France in a large-scale celebration of choral singing. These magical days saw a team from the VOCES8 Foundation lead two massed singing concerts, and Paul Smith launched the festival with a singing session for all 6,000 young participants. Other ## **Sing’In: By The Numbers** 12 projects 34 cities 47 schools / groups 66 classes secondary schools, sixth form colleges, conservatories 2,100 participating students ## **Financials** **Total Revenue €209,513** Donations / Contributions €127,831 Performance / Workshop Fees €79,986 Other Income €1,696 ## **Total Expenses** € **173,759** Artistic Costs €93,254 French Payroll €45,613 Others €34,892 Revenue Donations / Contributions Performance / Workshop Fees 51 ## **VOCES8 Studios** **Audiences may know VOCES8 Studios through our LIVE From London online festivals broadcasts, bringing exceptional concerts into homes worldwide. But what’s seen on screen is only a fraction of our work.** Throughout the year, the Studios team supports an ambitious programme of creative, educational and recording projects, working with both internal initiatives and external collaborations. Internally, VOCES8 Studios meet the recording and fi lming demands of our professional ensembles and create resources for our educational programmes around the world, especially this season as we marked VOCES8’s 20th anniversary. A collaboration highlight of the 2024-2025 season was our continued partnership with the Royal Academy of Music (RAM). This ongoing partnership introduces RAM students to the professional recording environment, offering hands-on experience in audio and video capture, editing, and postproduction, furthering our mission to inspire and equip the next generation of musicians. VOCES8 Studios remains available as a world-renowned recording service for artists and organisations. To fi nd out more, visit... **voces8.com/voces8-studios** **Aytan Swainsbury** Development & Studios Coordinator 54 ## **audiences, VOCES8 Studios,** ## **VOCES8 Records** **VOCES8 Records is the Foundation’s in-house label, created to share recordings by our artists and close collaborators. Working closely with VOCES8 Studios, the label enables us to release world-class recordings from VOCES8, APOLLO5 and Lyyra while supporting emerging artists connected to the Foundation.** During the 2024-25 season, the label released new recordings from APOLLO5 (‘Anam’) and VOCES8 (‘Twenty’) alongside albums from partners including fl autist Daniela Mars, Trio Haydée, New Dublin Voices, Thomas Elwin & Lana Bode, and longtime collaborator Patrick Ayrton. Several major projects are planned for 2026, including recordings from the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra with Foundation Composer-in-Residence Taylor Scott Davis, new music from emerging choral artists The Mancunium Consort, a partnership recording between VOCES8 and Swedish quartet Ringmasters, and the debut commercial album from the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble. Together these projects broaden opportunities for artists and connect global audiences with the music and musicians at the heart of the Foundation. Through streaming platforms and digital distribution, VOCES8 Records continues to support the creative work of the Foundation’s artists and bring new choral music to listeners worldwide. 55 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Founded in summer 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LIVE From London has evolved from an emergency platform into a permanent and internationally recognised digital festival, combining artistic excellence with a strong commitment to artist support and music education. ## **This evolution and growth has continued with an 18% year-onyear growth in viewing numbers.** The season opened with Christmas 2024, the festival’s fi fth Christmas edition, reaffi rming LIVE From London’s role as a trusted global destination for seasonal choral and vocal music. The programme brought together world-class artists performing their favourite Christmas works, fi lmed across a range of sacred, historic, and international settings, and balancing much-loved repertoire with fresh perspectives and new work. A major highlight of the Christmas festival was the participation of debut guests BBC Singers, appearing during their 100th anniversary year. Their programme, _A Dickens Christmas_ , wove carols old and new with readings by Charles Dickens narrated by Adrian Scarborough. Elsewhere, Swedish male voice choir Zero8 made their LIVE From London debut from Vilnius with _Welcome Christmas_ , bringing a bold, theatrical barbershop energy to the season. The VOCES8 Foundation ensembles offered three contrasting programmes, including a fi lmed Festival Evensong where VOCES8 were joined by the VOCES8 Scholars at St Anne and St Agnes in London, for a service presented within its full liturgical context. The biggest event of the 2024-25 season of the 2024-25 season was the VOCES8 20thanniversary concert at the Barbican, marking twenty years since the ensemble’s fi rst performance. 56 LIVE From London marked a period The event brought together the BBC Singers, the VOCES8 Scholars, violinist Jack Liebeck, and much-loved VOCES8 alumni, refl ecting the breadth of relationships built over two decades. For LIVE From London audiences, the concert represented the festival at its most expansive, connecting a major international stage to a global digital audience and demonstrating how the platform can support milestone events of signifi cant scale and prestige. Summer 2025 also saw VOCES8 Foundation USA ensemble Lyyra appear in LIVE From London for the fi rst time, performing at the VOCES8 Centre following growing success in the US and Europe. VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Scholars collaborated memorably at Milton Abbey, where they gave the world premiere of Peter Gritton’s Requiem alongside works by James MacMillan and Palestrina. The festival also introduced Meridian, a new choir directed by Irene Messoloras, featuring soprano Grace Davidson and composer-pianist Ola Gjeilo, VOCES8’s inaugural Composer-in-Residence in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. By the end of the 2024-25 season, LIVE From London stood as a mature and resilient part of the VOCES8 Foundation’s artistic infrastructure. Anchored by the Christmas festival and crowned by the Barbican anniversary celebration, the season demonstrated the platform’s ability to honour legacy while continuing to adapt and grow. Five years on from its creation, LIVE From London remains central to the Foundation’s mission: supporting artists, reaching audiences without borders, and sustaining choral and vocal music in a changing cultural landscape. 57 Accounts Summary: The VOCES8 Foundation (UK) ## **Financial review** (excerpt from the Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 August 2025) **At the end of the year the charity’s fund balance remained strong. The innovative and courageous leadership of the senior executives of the Foundation has done much to maintain this position, which, taken in context of the last fi ve years, is very strong. The earlier decision to invest in audio visual and music production equipment and capability to enable the VOCES8 Centre to act as a recording studio has continued to strengthen the Foundation’s fi nancial position.** Income and expenditure for the year refl ect continued growth in charitable activities, donations and performance work. Variances refl ect increased staff costs linked with pay rises to mitigate infl ation; increased production costs associated with major productions; and increased performance and travel costs. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Funds Balance at Year-End 59 ## THANK YOU! We are enormously grateful for the support of the following organisations, VCM100 members and Friends of the Foundation. **T e Worshipful Company of Glovers of London** ## THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (UK) ## **Management** **Paul Smith** Chief Executive Offi cer **Barnaby Smith** Artistic Director **Chris Wardle** Director of External Relations **Ian Chambers** Chief Operating Offi cer **Ann Wright** Director of Education **Laura Gillham** Education Project Assistant ## **Sarah Marshall** Education Project Assistant **Jan Keliris** Director, VOCES8 Centre **Thomas Webb-Wilson** Director of Operations **Aytan Swainsbury** Development Coordinator & VOCES8 Studios Coordinator **Trevor White** Accountant ## **UK Trustees** **Roy Blackwell Sally Cantello William Conner** **Christopher Gabbitas David Leeming Jason McCaldin Adrian Melrose Gary Moss** (Chair) **Rebecca White** ## THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION USA ## **Management** **Erik Jacobson** Executive Director **Kirby Richards** Director of Operations **Melissa Klein** Director of Development **Anthony Trecek-King** Education Advisor **Ingrid Johnson** Development Assistant **Neale Pearl** Fundraising Advisor ## **Board Members** **Cathryn Booth-LaForce Sheridan Foster** (Chair) **Ken Grant Ed Maki-Schramm Megan Norris Simon Robson Brown Bruce Ryder** 60 ## SING’IN ## AGENTS ## **Management** **Julie Grente** Directrice **Dorothée Chevriere** Coordinatrice de Projets ## **Anouk Neveu** Chargée de Production et de Communication ## **Board Members** **Anne Goirand** Président **Sarah Holford** Trésorière **General Manager, VOCES8, APOLLO5 and VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble** Robin Tyson, Podium Music ## **Representing VOCES8 and Lyyra in the USA, Canada and South America** Opus3 Artists ## **Representing APOLLO5 in the USA** JEJ Artists **Representing VOCES8, APOLLO5 and Lyyra in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg** Konzertagentur Esslinger, Inh. SKS Erwin Russ GmbH **Representing VOCES8 and APOLLO5 in France and Belgium** Agence Diane du Saillant **Representing VOCES8 and APOLLO5 in Italy** Toret Artist Management **Michel D’Huart** Secrétaire ## THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION ADVISORY BOARD **Stephen Barton Frederic Dittmann Jonathan Dove** **J. Donald Dumpson Alexander (Zan) Fleming Robert Frenzel-Berra Simon Halsey** **Robert Heath Randy Herbertson Jason Max Ferdinand Anthony Mazzocchi Roxanna Panufnik** **Neale Perl** _representing_ **Jacqueline Mars** **David Phipps Carolyn Sampson** **John Smith** **Anthony Trecek-King Mark Trusheim** **Lord Wallace Of Saltaire** ## PERFORMERS ## UK TEACHING ARTISTS ## **VOCES8** **Savannah Porter Eleonora Poignant Katie Jeffries-Harris Barnaby Smith Blake Morgan Euan Williamson Christopher Moore Dominic Carver** ## **APOLLO5** **Penelope Appleyard Lily Robson Joseph Taylor Thomas Mottershead Augustus Perkins Ray** ## **Lyyra** **Anna Crumley MaryRuth Miller Elizabeth Tait Ingrid Johnson Aryssa Leigh Burrs Cecille Elliott** **Charlotte Brosnan Ailsa Campbell Monty Charles George Cook Olivia Earl Dominic Felts Jack Harberd Greg Link Hannah Littleton** **Laurel Neighbour Emily Owen Sam Poppleton Lily Robson Emma Smellie Joseph Taylor Sophie Timms Clover Willis Lydia Wonham** 61 ## FRIENDS OF THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION ## Herbert Wäckerlin Peter and Penny Marriott Jorge Martinez Don Miller Rowena Mitchell Ken Ozanne Jill and Mark Pellew Richard Hilliard ## **VCM100** Freyja Hischer Thomas & Britta Hoeddinghaus Liliane Hofer-Amrhein, CH-Brugg Mike Hogg Baxter Holland Barry Jex David and Jan John Howard & Jenny Jones Jan and Costa Keliris Bianca Kloda Laura Kostoris John LeGrove Tony Wakeford Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes Gillian Barella Lynda Beament Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes in London Stephanie Walker Richard Waller Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes in the UK Anthon Petty and Melissa Günter Ceri Price Seppo Ranta-aho Peter Ritchie Jill Salisbury-Hughes Daniel Sharman Simon Spence KC Jilly Steventon and Chas Pell Carol Ward John and Janet Wardle Edgar Weber Robert Wolz Cynthia K. Bittner and Randal D. Schreiner Eleanor and Chris Wardle Cathryn Booth-LaForce Gilly and Iain Webb-Wilson Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes David White Ely Data Quality Ltd Ian & Wilma Bromilow Will Butler-Adams Denys Calvin William Conner and Manrico Magozzi ## **COGNOSCENTE** David and Ann Love Donna and Tony Marlborough Sarah Marshall Anne McDonald Graham and Penny Merriam Joanna Mildren Andrew Milligan Peregrine Morley Alison & Stephen Musgrave Rosetta Nickson Jeremy Oliver Brigid Parkin Sarah Payne Frederik Punsmann Peter Racz Melanie Reinhart Silvia Reseghetti Graham Russell James & Ruth Saville Jacqueline Scott-Mandeville Michael Smith Neil Smith Mary Spencer Isobel Squire Judy Stewart, in memory of Ian Stewart Mark Sutherland Marcel Tacke Paul Tan Philip Thijsse Christina Thomson Christhardt Troeger Nigel Webb Drew Winlaw Bernhard Wissmann Elizabeth Wright Matthew and Bianca Cosans Alison Alcock Julia Bergmann Richard Bromilow Mary Bungard Sally Cantello and Bill Grose Rowena Fleming Chris and Linda Haines Renate Hausser-Duncan Yvonne Hutzler Dora Kögel Petra and Peter Mölders Tom Rosenthal Karen Schubert Roger Slevin Supporting VOCES8 Digital Academy Annie Cygler Richard Cyster Sarah Dixon Dr Andrew Duncombe Mandy and Ian Farnsworth Richard and Sandra Fitzgerald Katie Hanson Supporting VOCES8 Summer School Scholarship Fund Ann Wright & Francis Cubitt An amateur choral and orchestral conductor ## **SUPPORTER** The L.G. Harris Trust Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes Education programmes Petra and Peter Mölders Phil Archer John Henderson Tom Rosenthal David Bacon Sarah Payne Sarah and Mark Holford Karen Schubert Terry Ball Frederik Punsmann J G Charitable Trust Roger Slevin Nicholas Bandy Peter Racz Colin Johnson Supporting VOCES8 Digital Nick Bates Melanie Reinhart Alison and Ed King Academy Gerhard Bosma Silvia Reseghetti Laurie Taylor Graham Russell Supporting Young Leader Simon Canonica, Switzerland projects Lord Wallace of Saltaire Neil Caplan David and Nina Leeming Ilana Wigfield Ann Cartwright Peregrine and Deirdre Massey Elizabeth Clark Michael Smith Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes **AFICIONADO** Susan Cooper Neil Smith John and Judy McCuin Richard and Angela D’Silva Mary Spencer Nina and Gary Moss Michael Attwood Sheila De Bellaigue Isobel Squire Emma Nixon and Phil Hallwood Leslie & Susan Baker Muff Dudgeon Judy Stewart, Sarah Norris Alice Bingham RTB Eastbourne Mark Sutherland Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Education programmes in Roy Blackwell Rodney Eastwood Marcel Tacke London Joe Christmas Helen Ewings Paul Tan John & Joy Pye Hilary Cool Faye Fenton-Stone Philip Thijsse William and Lise Robinson Kieran Cooper Andrew Fogg Christina Thomson Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Tim and Catherine Cox Tom Foley Christhardt Troeger Education programmes in Daniel and Katherine Creamer Anna and Michael Forrest London Nigel Webb Philip and Alexandra Rowlands Pieter & Marga de Raad Christina Freemantle Drew Winlaw Jenny Dinnage Adrian & Laurie Friday Ralf Schnell Julian Fuller Peter Froome Dr Julia Schofield Elizabeth Wright Ian Garner Anna Fussa Ian Shepherd Anne and John Smith Mikael Georgii Jenny Garner Jacqueline Smith Timothy Gould Pip Gascoigne-Pees **UNDER 30** Supporting VOCES8 Foundation Ann Grieves Jayne Gould Education programmes in Lucy Hart Alistair Green Lucy B London Rainer Hasert Richard Greene Ms Himee Kajau Ursula Taylor and Nick Janmohamed Tim and Helen Jeff ries-Harris Paul Greenewich Juliette Manise Mary Teirlynck Peter Larke Christopher Halliday Jonathan Rohr Chris and Caroline Thompson Guy Laycock and Kinga RytelDerek Harrison Phoebe Tait Supporting Future Talent Greater Laycock Frauke Heitmann Ruth Tounkam Depth Stefan Mall Paul Hicks **FRIEND** Caroline Manson Carol Manton Francisco Alarcon Ms Fiona McCook Sara Allan Member of National Symphony Boukje Andriesse Chorus Dublin John Anstie Andrew Morris Anton Bachl William Neal Angela Bawtree David Nolan Lynda Beckwith Tomoya Omori Maria Bentley Catherine Osterrieth Anthony and Susan Bernstein Mrs J V Pellettier Lara Berthinussen Sarah Perry Mrs B. Bindheim Norman Perryman Clara Bindheim Joanna Pesch-Konopka Anne Bolger Anna Pfeiff er Roger Pickles Helen Bradbury Heinz Prochazka Judith Brassington Hilary Rafter Martin Breitsprecher Ann Cameron Christina Rapp Julian Rees Revd C. J. Carson Nina Robinson Vanessa Churchouse Suzanne Robinson Sam Coulter Angela Ryde-Weller Chris Crispus Jones Zivi Sainsbury Nigel and Claire Cutts Naoko Saka Almut & Rüdiger Czycholl Carla Sanmartjn Matthias & Renate Diephaus Huub & Gertie Savelkoul Lee Drage Joanna Edwards Donna Sharp Melanie Shaw John Edwards Susanne Slobodzian Alyson Elliman Garth Emrich Sergio Slodkowski The Fischer Fund Raphaela Stürmer Christine Sutton Judith Floyd Rachel Starling Rosemary Foot Susan Forshaw Brenda Stephenson Mulu Thomson Trish Galloway David Tilsley Sara Gee Muriel Tinsley Louisa Bolch Gillett Edward Tricklebank Angelika Golz Marion Tudge A Grateful Listener Tom Griff iths David and Wendy Veasey Gert and Ella Vliegenthart Andy Hague Beverly Ware Cheryl Hauser Steve Webb Katsumi Hayasaka John Westby Regina Hering Kim White Bruce Herriot Paul White Frances Hook Edward Wild Marie Humbert Stefan Winterstein Geoff Hutchings Anna Winton Mills Werner Keller, Weinfelden Silvia Zandvoort Dr Clare Kevis An anonymous supporter Anne Kimpton with admiration of the unique Rien Klarenbeek & Irene essence of VOCES8 Paridaans Sarah Kleiner Carol Law Allasonne G Lewis Stefanie Lotz Peter Luscombe Barbara Mangles 62 ## US DONORS ## **$10000+** **$10000+** Steven Swadell Robert Eddins John F. Walters Toby Brookes and Kelly Hank Fanberg John and Hilary Ward Meldrum Kent Gardner Robert Wuertz Jacqueline B. Mars Kirsten Goulde Megan Norris Ken and Ariana Grant Mark and Charla Trusheim **AFICIONADO** Matthew and Amy Greer Simon Family Foundation Diane Grover Hal Adler Judith Guenther James Allen **$5000+** Randy and Deborah Herbertson Carla Beauchamp Mack and Meg Holt Michael Bjorvand Alexandra B. Airth Douglas Howe Hal Adler James Allen Carla Beauchamp Michael Bjorvand Jamie Borsodi James and Elinor Buck Alexandra B. Airth Craig Beyler John K. Johnstone Daniel and Sara Kantor Eben Kent Cynthia Bittner and Randal Schreiner Linda and Joe Bogardus Fred Dittman Zan and Deborah Fleming Sheridan and David Foster Susan Hauser Karen Koentopf Donald L. Coates Jr. Grant Conklin Thomas Doyle David Eggleston John D. Klein Rachel Knott Martha Kroese John E. Frohnmayer Jerry Hall Robert Heath Norm Lamarra Connie and Michael Landreville Roxanne Leung and Dave Chou Julie Louie Ed Maki-Schramm Michael Herron Steven Kaplan Emily Kuo Isolde Le Trong Andy Lentz Robert McKeown Don Miller Marco Remedios Ken Larsen Jim Meehan Ed Mencke Bruce and Linda Ryder Rob and Marianne Watkinson Jay W. Martin Nancy Barnes McClenny Kathleen McDonald Mark McKelvey Marie Minton Rayleen and Rick Morgan Teri and Tim O’Rourke Neale Perl Will Pine William Pizzi ## **COGNOSCENTE** Mark Sableman Monica Wahl and John Shaff er Andrew Sigel Dwayne Slavin Larry and Liz Tempel Patrick Toomay Alison Abbo Bob and Ruth Ange Jane Basile David Bradley Cathryn Booth-LaForce and Ken LaForce Tracy and Bruno Boval Bob Boyd Tony and Dede Brown Robert Eddins Linda Davis and Serge Rudaz Elizabeth and McKee Poland Scott Rehovsky Rehovsky Hugh Rosenbaum ## **SUPPORTER** Tom Rosenthal John S. Jones Norman Thatcher and Donna LaPorte Scharpf Douglas Scott Nan Alderson Harold Amos Linda Beamer David and Pamela Benson Linda Bentley Samuel Bixler Debra Bucher Simon Canonica Patrick Casey Patricia Cox Neal DeLoye Tom Dragone Nara Duncan Robert Frenzel-Berra Tony and Amy Giannamore Rich Heady Stephen Hodgdon Dana Ivey Graham and Eleanor Johnson Kelly Kennaly Richard Marks Erik Louis Paul Betsy Raymakers Cathy Reed Kimberly Richardson Lynn Samuels Steve and Mary Schneider Richard Schrag Alexander Shovlin Tim Stevens Mary Stewart Porter Winston Tharp Ronald Vander Meer Barry Weiss Jeff White Carol and Randy Williamson James R. Wilson Michele Wilson Carla Yanni Richard Zelley Bruce Zimmer ## **FRIENDS** Thomas Alexander Mark Andrews Austin Audu Rebekah Bridges Stephanie Cabell Ken Carroll Elizabeth Catarious William Crankshaw Jeff Dornoff Matthew Eichmann Maria Carmen Flores Mark Forry Martha Hazevoet Cynthia Hobson Carol Horton Geoff rey Huck John Hunyady Colin Johnson Lenore Jones Lyman Jordan Chuck Korte Suzanne Lutz Margaret Mays Dwight McCall Ilyena Metzger Richard Murphy Catherine Nancarrow Theresa Nelson Linden Pohland Holly Roehl Roy Rosenthal Rachel Stern Maggie Tenenbaum John Thompson Mollie Thorn Henry Trimble Jacqueline Walpole Beverly Ware Wheat Williams 63 voces8 FOUNDATION voces8.foundation Charity Re*stTati¢)n No. 1126785 Company Re8i%tration No. 05907481 IEnBland and Walesl THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION TfU5tee5 Roy Blackwell Salty Cantello William Conner Christopher Gab￿"ta5 David Leeming Jason McC3ldin Adrian Melrose Gary Moss Ichalrl Alexandra RowLqnds Ireslgned 15 August 20251 Rebecca White Secrotary Barnabysmith Charity number 1126785 Cornpany number 05907481 Prindpal address St Anne ènd StAgne5 Church Gresham Street London EC2V 7BX Reglsteied office St Anne and St Agne5 Church Gresham st￿et London EC2V 7BX Auditor Bu22acottAudit LLP 130 Wood Street London EC2V 6DL Bankers NatWe5t Bank 64 Bury Old Road Manihester M8 SNW InT￿ment Managers Rathbones Investment Management 30 Gresham Street London EC2V 7QN THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS Trustees. report Independent auditor's ￿port 7-10 ststernent of financlal activitie5 li 88￿n￿ sheet 12 Statement of cash flows 13 Notèsto the financlal statsments 14-25 THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 AUGUST2025 The Trvstees present their reportand financial statements forthe yearended 31 August 2025. 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To lead slngln8-ba5ed workshops and masterclasse5 for people of all age5 and abi1itSes,- To work with schools In developinBcreatNe initiativesthat comblne music with corestudSes,' To inspire people through music. Asummaryirfthe Foundaiton'5 business plan. based on these obJectl¥es, is setout below. The charity T5 known asThe VOCESB Foundation and the ￿st of this reportwill use thi5 name. w￿lon. We belleve the powerof singfngto bring people togetheT. sparkcreat(vliy and transtorm Sive5. We champlon the fLrture of ensemble slnging- celebratlnE ourchoral roDtswhile embracing innovation, diversity and the possibillties of diwtal plarfo¥rns to reach neWaudlen￿s globally. Through world-class performance. education, and advocacy. we're buildin8 a global movementwhere everyvolce 15 Val￿d. and every person can find theirs. Makiwd musl¢ togethEr matter5. M15sion'. We create worfd-class perforr(rdnces and recordlngs that ralse the barforensemble SiDBinEand connectwith audiences around the worlLI. We wtsrkck)5ely wilh edutator5, cornmunlties and professvnal artlsts. on StsgÈ. in schoofs and onllne,to rnake51Wngtogothera part of more lives. Everything we do 15 rooted In acce￿4 joyand artistlc excellen￿. WhetherJVs a concert. a classroom or in the digital Sphere, we want everyone to exPerTren￿ the power of making musl¢ ioEether. Led by VOCES8 and ourfarnilyof ensernbles, we perfomi an extenswe and versatSle repertoire, from a cappella to collaborations with leadingorchestras, conductors. sololsts and comp05ers. Our in-house recordin8 ￿b￿l, 5tudioand pubtishing house shares this work globally anil SuPfyJrtsourc￿atlVe ambitions. We run a ￿rrt￿ in London-our local horne for leamln& ¢￿a￿Vity and collaborat¢on, that5UPPOrts our broader reach. Through ourVOCES85cknIars piogrammes. Stskymerschool and International partnershlps, we nurture and supportyoung muslclans at stsrt of thelr professional journey. THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 AUGUST2025 we'￿ always B¥owlng- as artists. educators and collaLxJrator5. and this mission reflectsthe heart of all that drives us. Values: We INe ourvalue5 through everythingwe do- on stage, in classroomsand within the teatn we nurture and carefor. E¥￿Ilence.. We take pride In wh8twe (b. From first rehearsal to flnal ￿t0[dinga￿d perfornian￿, we hold ourselve5 to the highest standards on and off the stage. Induslon: We open up singing to rn0￿ people, in rnore placesfrom tTh)re backÉrounds. We work to wKlen a¢￿5 and ensure PEOtAe feel Èhey belong-on Slage, in a workshop and in the rep2rt0ire. ColEoboration.' We work together- whether In fflusic ￿￿kIn& psrtner5hip50r plsnning. As of the VOCES8 lamily. w champion participation at every level. Wè build bngterrn relatlonshlps, wlth srhcK)Is, artlsts, funders. SUPPDrter5 and each otherto deliver more, and keep learnln£ as we go. Creatlvky: WÈ honourtrddition. but we're neverstuck in it. Wetake risks. stretrh our repertolre. explore new idea5 and continually evolve. Impatt.. We Ca￿ aJ￿ut and rneasure the diffe￿n￿ we rroke- on stage. in classrooms, and in peoplés Ilves. Our MUSK Should matterto those who hear It and those who make It. An Overylew As we look backon the Twentleth Anniversaryseason of VOCES8. we can focus on the tsutstanding contlnuing work of the entire v0￿s8 Foundation team, which ha5 delivered another extrllentyearof actlvttles in an every unusual or unexpected financial relationship5,' Teste￿a￿l re￿ewedpUrnaJ entriÈsto Identfy unLtsualtransattion5- Tested the authO￿￿tIon of exk*nditu¥e: A5se55ed whetherludBementsand assurrytM)nsmade in detemiininBtIEaccountin8e5timateswe￿ indicative of po*ntial bias.. and Irwe$￿Ettedthe rationale behlnd signifThntor Wlssual finanEwl tsansactlons. In reS￿n$et0the riskof irregularfti& and nonDn'Requiem' byTaylor kott Davis Twenty CDtnrn155ions- Expenditure on comrnissioning new muslcal worksto celebrate VOCES8's 20th anniversary Wishful &nging-Tofund tours of the UK by the Dutch group W15hful Stnpng Education tearntrainin8- Providlng tr31ninBforthe Foundatlon's team of freelance educators Prlor year- Restrfctedfunds Movement in funds Balance at Iseptember Z023 Income Expendkure Bala[￿e at 31 August Music Education in London 30,045 10,230 133,7351 14,4591 UK Education Fund 29W3 34.942 59,486 The Worshipful Company of Gk)vers Jmmerschool Bursary Fund 4,625 14.5361 12,4051 7.462 5.276 10,333 usAV0￿58 Foundation- Soprano salary Ftjture Talent GreaterDepth Fund 11,870 111,8701 822 12,5841 238 Educatbn Commission Fund 1,500 1,500 Tuscany trlp 12,614 112,6141 APOLLOS Anam recordlng 9.894 19,8941 Pergole5i recording 1,450 3,166 14.6161 14,2841 Le vase bTi5é recording v0￿58TW￿ntv Album Recording Pau1 Smlth Albktrn 3.216 12.tKK) 12.000 12.367 11.0681 11.299 Plano Fund 27,595 125.3501 117.5441 13,7501 2.245 Education Research prDjert 19,762 2,218 Assembty education tours Europe3n per diems 3,750 8.245 8,245 VOCES8 Scholars 5,975 15.9751 Retordings 313 13131 Augelletti's Aviary projects 24-25 S.9JO 5,990 72.282 198.114 1144.9971 125.399 23 THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COM PANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEhrrs (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 AUGUST2025 Analysbs of net a55ets 1xtw￿lunds Fmd IBlances at 31 August 2025 are represented by.. Unrestrlcted Funds 2025 Restrlrted fvnds 2025 Total Unrettrittefj Restricted Funds funds 2024 2024 Totsl 2025 2024 Fixed assets 889,417 889,417 820.979 820,979 Current assets 73,652 108.sc 182,152 217.976 125.399 343,375 963,069 108,500 1,071,569 1,038,955 125.399 1,164.354 15 Operatlng lease commltsnents Attheyear end the FoundatM)n bad outstanding cornmitments forfuture minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lea5e5. which fall due as follows: 2024 Within one year Between two andfive years 44,389 936 4,980 44.379 49J69 Related party transa¢tion5 Llbby Percival, wife of Barnaby Srnith. trading a5 Percius Mana£emenL re￿Nedfees of £8.35612024.. £16,766I, and freelance fees and expen5e5 of £2,88012024.. £4.0691 Oaniela Mafs, wife of Paul Smlth, recelved travel expenses and fees of £14.44812024: £12,8881. Fees of £88.136 were paid to Day Sky Productlons Ltd in 2024. Daysky Produttions LILI isa production company/tourcompany Controlled Jry Paul and 8arnaby Smrth.This was a temporary afrangement and has been dlscontinued. Donationsfrom the trustees We￿ E8,87012024: £11.9701. 24 THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2025 17 CashKenerated from operatlons 2025 2024 Net lexpen&iturel Incoff￿f0rthe year 192.7851 111,937 Adjustments for.. Depreciat￿n on tsngible fixed assets 32,242 I20,{￿5) 118.6151 6.137 23,667 Investmentgains Investment income Investment managÈment fees 151,0271 lJ8,9521 5.622 Movements in working caplt81.. Increase in stock 19181 14,7041 126,2791 Increase in debtors 164.8251 Increase Idecreasel in trÈditor5 IS6.177 140.2071 Cash lused Inl generatedfromoperatlons 12,6821 57 18 Analysts of changes in nptfunds The Foundation had no debt duringthe yearand the￿ is no difference between the chan6e in nel debr Ifundsl andthe change in cash and cash equivalents. 25