Author Archive | Simon Smith

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School projects a huge success

Abbi and Simon were welcomed into schools in Liverpool and the Wirral last term to trial a 10-week Voice programme delivered to classes in Key Stage 2 that aimed to touch on aspects of the Music and PSHE curriculums. Through a diverse collection of songs rooted in the Christian faith, the children were able to […]

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Voice Summer Residential Review

As around 50 young people and a team of leaders from across the country arrived in Lancaster on a Sunday afternoon in August, we were all looking forward to a week of music, activities, great food, and the chance to spend the week digging into God’s Word together.

 Under the theme of ‘I AM’, we […]

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Spring Concerts Delight Audiences

“Wow! Amazing worship tonight! The intonation of the voices, harmonies and arrangements were so exciting and thrilling! My spirit is still singing! Thank you so much.” Young musicians from Voice have been delighting audiences across the North West over the last few months with their spring concerts. In March, Voice Youth Choir & Orchestra performed […]

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Junior Choir Residential A Blast!

Our third Voice Junior Choir Residential took place over the Easter holidays at the Barnstondale Centre on the Wirral. The theme for this year was ‘Power Rangers’, exploring what the Bible teaches us about God’s power and what that means for our lives. One of our key memory verses was Psalm 28 verse 7, “the […]

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Youth Bouncing After Weekend Away

In the Spring Term our Youth Choir & Orchestra had their annual weekend away. This year we were in Liverpool for a weekend of social activities, worship, Bible study and music making. The base for our stay was St. Peter’s Church in Woolton. On our first day we travelled from there into Liverpool for some […]

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Jubilee Christmas Concert

On 10th December 2016 some members of Voice Youth Choir & Orchestra and Voice Junior Choir presented a fantastic Christmas Concert at Jubilee Church on the Wirral. Voice were joined by a wonderful Community Choir, formed especially for this event, in singing ‘God With Us’ and ‘Here Is Our King’ before performing the beautiful ‘Love […]

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New Album ‘This Is Living’ Out Now

The fantastic new album from Voice features our Youth Choir & Orchestra, Junior Choir and songs written and performed by our Creative Artists. Highlights include our own arrangements of ‘By Your Side’ by Tenth Avenue North, ‘Dry Bones’ by Gungor and ‘Thrive’ by Casting Crowns. ‘This Is Living’ explores what it means to truly live. […]

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Wirral Arts Festival Workshop & Concert

On Saturday 8th October some members of Voice Youth Choir and Junior Choir performed a fantastic concert as part of the Wirral Arts Festival. The concert featured songs from our new album, ‘This Is Living’, as well as other songs including ‘Always Enough’ by Casting Crowns. In the afternoon local children experienced Voice for themselves, […]

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Voice hits the studio

At the start of September Voice Youth Choir & Orchestra, Junior Choir and Creative Artists headed to Parr Street Studios in Liverpool to record their new album. ‘This Is Living’ will feature all of Voice’s regular ensembles and showcase some the songs they have learnt over the past couple of years. For many it was […]

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