Southend Vox Chamber Choir, affectionately known as Vox Chamber, is set to celebrate a milestone 15th anniversary with a nostalgic and powerful performance.
On November 16, 2024, at 5pm, the acclaimed choir will bring their journey full circle, returning to the very venue where their voices first united at The Cornerstone, United Reform Church, in Southend.
Audiences can expect an evening of unforgettable music as Vox Chamber revives some of their award-winning pieces, offering a blend of their most challenging and exhilarating works to honour the choir’s rich history and musical achievements.
The women-only choir usually performs intricate pieces, well suited for special events such as weddings and competitions.
They have also expanded their repertoire to include beatboxing in more contemporary pieces.
Dina Bradley, from Hadleigh, has worked in the musical theatre industry from a young age, performing in West End musicals such as Les Miserables, Oliver and The Goodbye Girl.
After furthering her training at Mountview Academy of Performing Arts in London, she had a professional musical theatre career, performing in shows such as Hairspray, Sister Act and High School Musical.
She now works as a singing teacher and keeps her own passion alive through Vox Chamber Choir.
Dina said: "Vox Chamber are the most incredibly talented, wonderful group of women.
"We keep each other on our toes, challenging ourselves year on year to become the award-winning choir we are today."
Dina and the rest of Vox Chamber Choir will be joined on stage by member soloists Sophie Holmes and Nina Bemister.
Sophie, from Leigh, has always had a passion for musical theatre and performs in local am-dram productions.
At the Vox celebration performance, she will be singing Secret Love from her favourite musical Calamity Jane.
Nina Bemister, from Leigh, has sung in choirs in Southend for 30 years and, alongside many other choir members, was taught by the late Claire Roberts, showing the singing calibre of the Southend area.
While studying at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire, she performed in operas and toured with the BBC Big Band across Scotland, as well as recording for songwriters and record companies.
Jo Human, musical director of Vox Chamber, said: "We are delighted to be able to celebrate the longevity of the choir and are excited to be returning to where it all began for us, The Cornerstone in Southend.
"We wanted to revive some of our competition pieces and have the opportunity to showcase our many talented members."
Tickets to the Vox Chamber Choir recital are £12 each. Visit https://www.southendvox.com/event-list
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