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Vox Nova is the "new voice" at Mount Aloysius College, a choral ensemble primarily concentrating its repertoire on the Renaissance (1450 - 1600) and Baroque (1600 - 1750) eras.

All members of the ensemble are full-time students at the College enrolled in various degree programs. In this way, Vox Nova is uniquely designed for the non-music major. Every performer is auditioned and must meet and maintain strict musical and academic criteria. They are awarded with membership in the chorus and scholarships and stipends from Mount Aloysius.

Vox Nova is both performance and educationally based. In addition to their performances on and off campus, the ensemble will share and showcase their talents with high school choral singers in workshops developed for the purpose of exposing young students to noteworthy music.

For application procedures and requirements please contact the director:
Nancy Way
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA 16630-1999
(814) 886-6495

On-Campus Performance Dates: 

Admission is free for the College community
$5.00 General Admission

Curtain Up!
Thursday, November 13, 2008 

Welcome back to Broadway as Vox Nova takes you on a musical tour of shows and songs that have become indelible favorites. Featured shows include "Pajama Game," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Chicago," and "The Secret Garden." Joining Vox Nova will be Jonathan O'Harrow, native of the Altoona area. Jonathan has performed leading roles in "The Robber Bridegroom," "42nd Street," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Grease" and many more. He has been performing on stage and with choral groups for 25 years. He brings excitement, freshness and panache to his varied roles.

Sing Praise!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 

This evening's concert is a presentation of sacred music of a variety of styles and sounds. You will hear contemporary, spiritual and hymn tunes in the sacred palette. An added highlight to the performance will be the Zion Chimers of Zion Lutheran Church in Hollidaysburg. Under the direction of Kathy Gaspar, this ensemble participates in bell choir festivals and solo performances as well as their regular work at the church for services and special occasions. It will be both a vocal and instrumental offering sure to appeal to our listeners. 

In the Footsteps of Christ
Thursday, March 26, 2009 

The journey of Jesus as portrayed in the Scriptural Stations of the Cross is a solemn recollection of Christ's last hours leading to His crucifixion and burial. The Lenten season is a time for meditation and soul-searching as concerns our own lives and actions. Vox Nova presents vocal music that leads to this meditative state based on the Stations of the Cross. Each work is reflective as members of Campus Ministry recall Christ's selfless sacrifice. Vox Nova invites you to this lovely and introspective presentation as we approach the Easter season.

All performances are located in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in the Main Administration Building at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Vox Nova's CD Offerings can be purchased for $12 by contacting Nancy Way or (814) 886-6495. Proceeds from the CD benefit Vox Nova student scholarships.