Louisville's own Voces Novae (VN) is a unique, semi-professional choral ensemble conducted by our Artistic Director, Angela Vaughn Hampton.  The ensemble was founded in 1993 by Frank A. Heller, III, and is composed of selectively-auditioned singers from the Louisville and Southern Indiana metropolitan area.  The Latin phrase voces novae ("new voices") reflects its mission and vision:

A community uplifting the human spirit by performing the finest in choral literature.  We are dedicated to awakening the highest musical artistry, providing a camaraderie that nurtures our members' musical and personal development, and delivering a gift to our audience that evokes the spirit with which we embrace our music.

In June 2023, Voces Novae traveled to London to join with Vox Anima and choral groups from around the world for the UK premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare. VN members joined the Eagles onstage as part of their "Hotel California" tour stop at the KFC Yum! Center in 2022.  The Louisville Orchestra (LO), under the direction of Teddy Abrams, performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 2019, inviting Voces Novae to perform with them onstage in collaboration with U of L's Collegiate Chorale, the Louisville Chamber Choir, and several local-area high school and church choirs.  In years prior, VN performed Carmina Burana with the LO, as well as another iteration of Beethoven's Ninth, directed by Jorge Mester.

Voces Novae's repertoire includes a particular focus on a cappella and contemporary American music; however, the ensemble consistently performs an eclectic array of works ranging from early chant to European classical to living modern composers. 

VN continues to grow into our new era under the direction of Angela Vaughn Hampton, and we are glad you are with us on this journey.

Voces Novae’s regular season includes three subscription concert performances. Our repertoire includes a focus on a capella and contemporary American music; however, we consistently perform an eclectic array of works ranging from early chant to European classical to living modern composers.  We hope you will consider joining us this season not only to celebrate our current season, but to experience music on a personal level. Come feel the music! 

The Frank A. Heller, III Memorial Fund!

The Heller family thanks Voces Novae for honoring Frank by creating the Frank A. Heller, III Memorial Fund. Frank had a vision when he founded Voces Novae of “A community uplifting the human spirit by performing the finest in choral literature. We are dedicated to awakening the highest musical artistry, providing a camaraderie that nurtures our members’ musical and personal development, and delivering a gift to our audience that evokes the spirit with which we embrace our music.” Our hope is that this fund will help achieve and sustain that vision for years to come.

This fund will have a permanent home on our website found HERE.

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