Pacific Voices of Santa Cruz

The popular and powerful Pacific Voices is a 70-voice community chorus that specializes in the preservation and innovation of sacred choral and folk music from traditions around the world, composed over the past eight centuries. Founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor and composer, Josh Gitomer, for decades the choir has performed to critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences at venues throughout the Monterey Bay area. Pacific Voice's eclectic repertoire is sung in some 15 languages, with styles ranging from Gregorian to Gospel, Kirtan to Celtic, Baroque to Barbershop, and Renaissance to Rock.

 

Purpose Statement

Pacific Voices is a community choir whose purpose is to bring together singers for a joyous and supportive choral and social experience. Through our music, our loving connection and the honoring of diverse musical and spiritual traditions, we inspire audiences and each other in a way that enriches all our lives.