VOENA

In addition to forging new ground as a composer, arranger, vocalist and musician, Annabelle is changing the landscape of musical presentation today with her lively and infectious reinvention of the children’s choir.
To be in a room with Annabelle is to find yourself suddenly aware that you had been in a monotone existence void of color and sound only to have the curtains drawn and volume restored to LIFE. Feet begin to tap. Hands clasp and rise before the hearts of audience members who hardly dare to breathe lest the exhalation cause the magic to stop.
These inspiring performers range in age from 6 to 18, and although many have never been part of a choir prior to joining VOENA, it is clear that Annabelle holds the key to unlocking the angelic resonance in the presence of each child. Incorporating movement, percussion, and the theatrical embodiment of the music they present, the result is a celebration of culture, sound, color, voice and humanity ~ a phenomenon of joy and peace unparalleled in our lifetime.
So transformative is a performance by Annabelle and her choir, VOENA has found itself a repeat guest of the White House, performing for Presidents Clinton and Bush in Washington D.C. as the guests of Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in Rome, as well as performing in Olympic Park on opening day of the 2012 London Olympics, and at a TEDx Conference in Napa Valley. As goodwill ambassadors, they have toured with their message celebrating global diversity to China, Mexico, Italy, Greece, and Japan. From the celebrated French Laundry to Carnegie Hall - VOENA weaves a tapestry over 100 voices strong of rich and inventive a cappella vocal arrangements that leave audiences moved, and messages of celebration and hope echoing across the halls.
Although her training and awards are on par with the best in her industry, Annabelle Marie’s gift to us all is that she has taken her diverse life experience and training and applied it to creating something altogether new. Founder, performer and “Inspirer in Chief” ~ Annabelle Marie’s life’s work is a gift to humanity not to be missed.