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About the Joy of Vox - Vocal Ensemble

Founded in the fall of 2012 by director BJ Harris, Joy of Vox (JOV) started out as 40 singers who all shared a desire to meet on a regular basis and have fun making music together. In the past 10 years, the group has grown to 200 members, ranging in age from 19 to 82. The group’s musicians include accompanist Katie Ormerod, bassist Bruce Wilkinson, percussionist Arlan Kopp and numerous special guests. A few of the singers generously lend their instrumental talents on some of the songs, including Siobhan Brennan on flute.

The group rehearses on Thursday evenings from September to mid-December, concluding its fall term with Christmas concerts, Broadway Avenue carolling, and a wrap-up soirée. The group then reconvene in February for the spring term, which goes until late May/early June, at which point the group concludes the season with its spring show, and another social get-together. Besides its public concerts, the group performs at a variety of charitable events, fundraisers, schools, and seniors’ residences.

JOV performs a diverse repertoire of popular music - songs that one would have heard on the radio back in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and right up to the current day. Musical highlights include songs by A-ha, Adele, Avicii, Bill Withers, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Dave Dudley, Eagles, Elton John, Eric Carmen, Fun, Genesis, Harry Belafonte, Holly Cole Trio, Jackie DeShannon, Jeffery Straker, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Marc Cohn, Matisyahu, Neil Sedaka, Neil Young, Patsy Cline, Paul Davis, Pharrell Williams, Queen, Ray Charles, Regina Spektor, Robert Plant, Roger Miller, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah McLaughlin, Simon and Garfunkel, Steely Dan, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Andrews Sisters, The Association, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Dream Academy, The Irish Rovers, The Mamas and the Papas, The Rankin Family, The Stray Cats, The Tragically Hip, Toto, U2, and many more.

Do you like to sing? JOV is always looking for additional bass, tenor, and baritone singers. Previous experience and the ability to read music are definitely assets, but not prerequisites for joining. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please visit our web site - www.joyofvox.com