The Vision of Voices of Ascension

Our vision is to deepen and broaden the understanding and appreciation of choral masterpieces past and present that express fundamental human emotions and speak to the human spirit.

The Mission of Voices of Ascension

Voices of Ascension strives to create transcendent musical experiences where the musicians and audience together enter into the inner truth and beauty of the music. To achieve that goal, the organization maintains a professional ensemble of the highest artistic level and programs the finest repertory from all periods and nationalities. The organization further strives to influence the musical community by its values and activities.

Core Values

Artistic Excellence

We strive for the highest levels of artistic excellence under the leadership of Dennis Keene, by hiring the finest musical personnel, by providing adequate rehearsal, and programming the finest repertory.

We enhance our presentations and attract audiences by performing in the best venues possible including the acoustically and architecturally superior Church of the Ascension.

Community-building

We offer performances that are a shared experience between conductor, musicians, and audience.

We reach out to new audiences and new venues and collaborate with institutional and artistic partners.

Sustaining the legacy of choral masterworks

We foster an appreciation of choral music by audiences worldwide through concerts, commissions, recordings, and educational activities.

We ensure long-term quality and growth by building organizational capacity.