Testimonials

Some experiences form our choir members

"I have been a member of Nossa Voz for almost four years and I really enjoy it.

I always look forward to our evenings making music together, be it with the vocal exercises, singing games or perfecting a piece for our next performance. Gui is such an amazing teacher with such an extensive knowledge of Brazilian music.
He’s always bringing something new and exciting so as a professional Brazilian music singer myself this is immensely valuable to help expand my repertoire and vocal range.
Not to mention that we are a great little community with open-minded people from different backgrounds and a common love for Brazilian music and for singing! It’s a real pleasure.“

Madeline Vincent

"Singing beautiful songs in harmony as part of a group is nourishment for the soul! That’s what keeps me coming back for more. The arrangements are challenging, but there’s great satisfaction in being part of hearing, seeing and feeling them come together through practice. For me, singing with Nossa Voz is a source of energy, confidence and friendship.

It’s also an opportunity to stretch creative muscles which, in my daily routine, would too often lie dormant. “

Sandy Marwick

"I joined Nossa Voz around 2006, and as soon as I started rehearsing with the group I knew that I’d arrived home! As someone already involved with Brazilian music and culture in my professional life, I’ve learned so much with Nossa Voz, and it has infinitely enriched my knowledge and deepened my understanding of Brazilian music, and of singing in general.

On a personal level, being able to learn and perform the best of the country’s amazing repertoire of songs in beautiful 4-part harmony arrangements has been an incredible

experience. There is nothing like Nossa Voz anywhere in the UK and I feel very lucky to have found it. It’s now a part of my life and I can’t imagine being without it “

David Treece

"I’ve learnt a lot about Brazilian music since joining Nossa Voz. I’ve been to exciting recording sessions and sung in some beautiful venues, including the reading library at The British Museum.

The choir is welcoming and our weekly practice session are very invigorating.

It’s been a great experience so far… and I’m learning some Portuguese along the way.“

Peter Walker