Reflections on My First Year in newVoices

Posted on Aug 26, 2019 by

by Kat Boogaard I vividly remember my very first day with newVoices. I arrived at our annual retreat, which is when the choir reunites after the summer break, receives their sheet music for the fall concert, and jumps right in with the hard work of getting prepared for the season.    I was brand new, having just auditioned a week or two before, and was wandering aimlessly with nerves swirling in my stomach and a large […]

Sponsor a Singer!

Posted on Mar 9, 2019 by

Individually, each of our 90+ singers volunteers hours in rehearsal, performance, outreach to the community, artistic leadership, and in operational support of our organization. We estimate each singer volunteers 100 hours per concert cycle. Underwriting these efforts shows you support live. local music and the efforts of these talented individuals within our communities. For a donation of $150/singer you can sponsor the singer of your choice–or even sponsor an entire section. You will be acknowledged […]

Next concert makes sweet music out of politics

Posted on Oct 12, 2016 by

newVoices presents program on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness   This year’s national elections may be remembered for some of the most hate-filled, divisive rhetoric in modern politics. That rancor prompted newVoices to focus programming on a more elevated, substantial political discourse in their concert “Voice your Vote: the power of one.” The concert will present music that underscores Americans’ opportunity to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Organizers were prompted to focus […]

A personal reflection on dementia

Posted on Apr 7, 2016 by

By Erik Loy Erik Loy is a baritone in newVoices and is an attorney for Manitowoc County. He shares his memories of his grandfather, George Olaf Loy. My Grandpa was a quiet man. He worked for a machine tool company (Ingersoll Rand) and was very skilled. After he was retired, the company sent him all over the country to fix factory machinery because no one knew it better than him. He taught me to love […]

A personal message on dementia

Posted on Apr 6, 2016 by

By Monica Coenen Monica Coenen is a soprano in newVoices, a member of our chorus council, and a freelance writer. She shares her thoughts on the upcoming concert “Wanting Memories.”  When you’re 5 years old and your Grandma is helping you brush your teeth and get ready for bed, you never expect that in about 20 years, you will be helping your Mom brush Grandma’s teeth and get her ready for bed. And that she […]

Christmas decorations support newVoices

Posted on Nov 11, 2014 by

You could get this BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree for your home AND help newVoices at the same time! We are part of the Trout Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees held Nov. 14-Dec 7 in the main gallery of the museum. The gallery will be converted to a wonderland of beautifully decorated trees and wreathes you can purchase via silent bidding. It’s the ultimate Christmas decoration–you get the tree, the decorations and all the work is […]

High School Singers join newVoices

Posted on Oct 9, 2014 by

Our largest class of High School Master Singers (30 young people!) will join us for the fall concert “Where in the World is newVoices?” The students are top choral singers from area high schools who are recommended by their choir teachers. As young singers, they have an opportunity to sing with a collegiate choral conductor in an ensemble of adult voices. They will ramp up their musical skills and learn that choral singing is something […]

Be resolved: support the arts!

Posted on Jan 2, 2014 by

The #1 New Year’s Resolution: lose weight. Our #1 New Year’s Resolution: support the local arts. When you support the local arts (like newVoices) you are investing in organizations that create programming specific to the local community. At newVoices, we tailor every season to the needs and likes of Northeast Wisconsin. We pay attention to the results of the regional L.I.F.E. Study and try to fill the gaps in our community by using vocal music […]

Meet our Singers: Sarah Phelps

Posted on Sep 21, 2013 by

My name is Sarah Phelps and I have my mom and dad to thank for the privilege of growing up in a musical family. I was originally inspired to be a music therapist in 8th grade when my choir teacher and I started a program pairing regular education students with special education students in a hands-on music class. That music teacher was the first person to ever believe I had singing ability and she continues to be […]

Meet our Singers: Paris Brown

Posted on Sep 18, 2013 by

My name is Paris Brown, and although I call Chicago home, Appleton is becoming my new home. I graduated from Lawrence University with a double major in music (voice) and French and today I serve as the Director of Conservatory Admissions at Lawrence. In my new career, I’m currently pursing my master’s in professional counseling at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. My two best friends also sing in newVoices and it is the one place where we […]