Voices at a Watershed Moment

The Manton Gift

Voices of Ascension’s world changed completely in 2018 through the extraordinary benevolence of the Manton Foundation. With an outright gift of $500K and an additional matching pledge of $1M, Voices of Ascension is able, for the first time in our history, to establish an endowed fund of $2.5M dollars. Every gift to the endowment fuels our organization’s dreams, programs, reach, and the future of professional choral music in New York City.

Over 30 Years of Choral Mastery

“When everybody in the room is united in the vision of a great piece of music, that’s when those special moments occur, when time stops and we are transported somewhere else.” - Dennis Keene, Founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor

Voices Today

“Today, Voices is more than an exceptional Grammy-nominated choral ensemble. We are leveraging the prodigious talents of our professional musicians along with the extraordinary diversity which defines New York City to build a full range of programs.  These initiatives engage families and seniors in group singing, invite new artistic leaders to develop emotionally and stylistically diverse performances, and expand the boundaries of choral music.” -Liz Norman, Executive Director

 

Voices of the Future

The future of Voices is a continuing commitment…

  • to artistic excellence that preserves and extends the choral tradition, 

  • to inviting, imaginative and accessible programs, and 

  • to building vibrant creative communities that serve generations to come.

Add your voice

This is a unique moment in the thirty year history of Voices of Ascension. A rare gift for choral ensembles, this endowment will foster ambitious programming and organizational longevity while increasing financial security. It will stand as an enduring testament to the power of the music we make and the dedication of our supporters. We as you to join us now with a meaningful gift to the Voices of Ascension Endowment, so that future generations can experience the glorious music our artists are so committed to making. Add your voice today!