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2026 ACDA Southwestern Region Conference March 4-7, 2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico

S pecial E v en ts
Special Events

the programs the Foundation delivers, sharing the VO-
APOLLO5 Interest Session CES8 method as well as resources from recent collabo-

rations in engaging new singers and audiences.
How Can We Help?
Learning and Connection with Ann Wright is director of education with
the VOCES8 Foundation, where she cu-
the VOCES8 Foundation rates and delivers programs, collaborates

with a range of partners, leads work-
The VOCES8 Foundation’s ensembles VOCES8, shops, trains and supports the Founda-
APOLLO5, Lyyra, and the VOCES8 Scholars work tion’s singers, and mentors teachers. Wright also works
with thousands of people every year. From high school with partners in the United States, including Albuquer-
choirs to university ensembles; elementary classes to que’s Quintessence, and in France. During her time
children’s and youth choirs; community choirs, and with the VOCES8 Foundation she has commissioned
choral societies, the singers engage and support choral Professor Graham Welch to evaluate the Foundation’s
ensembles of all ages and experiences. In this interac- projects. Recent research involves Singing for Wellbe-
tive session, Ann Wright and APOLLO5 will explore ing, a multiyear program in a London primary school.

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