Invicta Voices is one of London’s leading a cappella chamber choirs. Originally formed primarily from University of Kent alumni choral scholars, the choir have established themselves as a versatile and high-quality group. They perform a vast array of vocal music, ranging from traditional choral polyphony to European premieres of new music by leading contemporary composers.
The singers come from all walks of life, including; teachers, musicians, lawyers, consultants and TV producers to name just a few. Although they have a diverse range of backgrounds, they are all united in their shared passion for music and choral singing. Since Invicta’s inception in 2014, they have performed at many prestigious venues across the UK and Europe including; The House of Lords, The Gresham Centre, Arundel Cathedral, Kings Place and Canterbury Cathedral as well as performing on tour in Leichlingen, Germany.
The choir is very fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with our rehearsal venue, St Margaret Pattens.
Invicta Voices is proudly affiliated to the Eureka! Foundation.
Meet the team…
“A choir is made up of many voices, including yours and mine. If one by one all go silent then all that will be left are the soloists” - Vera Nazarian
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Oliver John is an early keyboards specialist and conductor. Equally at home at the harpsichord, chamber organ or conducting, he is making a name for himself as a versatile and dynamic interpreter of early music.
In opera, he has worked for The Royal Opera, The Grange Festival, Opera North, Garsington Opera, and he was the Music Director of Hampstead Garden Opera from 2008-2017.
Oliver John has performed and recorded with many of the UK’s leading early music ensembles, including the Monteverdi Choir & English Baroque Soloists, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the Academy of Ancient Music, the Sixteen, the Early Opera Company, Stile Antico, His Majesty’s Sackbuts & Cornets, the English Cornet & Sackbut Ensemble, the Hanover Band, and Solomon’s Knot.
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Charley joined Invicta Voices as an Alto in 2017, shortly after graduating from the University of Kent with a degree in Drama and Comparative Literature. During her studies, Charley spent a year abroad at Indiana University, where she focused on classical singing and Musical Theatre at the renowned Jacobs School of Music. At the University of Kent and Indiana University she was a Vocal Scholar, singing in many vocal ensembles including the UKC Chamber Choir where she met and was conducted by Matt Bamford.
In 2021, Charley joined the committee, and she now serves as Deputy Chair. Outside of Invicta, Charley has worked in the TV and film industry for over seven years. She is currently the Events Manager at the Royal Television Society, where she oversees the planning and execution of key industry events.
With her background in both performance and event management, Charley brings a unique combination of artistic passion and professional expertise to her role at Invicta Voices, where she continues to contribute to the choir’s growth and success.
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Matt graduated from the University of Kent having read International Business and now works as Reward Director at MUFG. Whilst studying, Matt conducted the University of Kent Chamber Choir and was Music Director for the University of Kent Musical Theatre Society. Matt established and conducted Invicta Voices from 2014 - 2024.
Under Matt’s direction, Invicta has performed at venues across the UK and Europe including; St. Martin in the Fields, Arundel Cathedral, Kings Place, Canterbury Cathedral and in Leichlingen, Germany. Matt conducted the UK premiere of Ola Gjeilo’s Dreamweaver with Invicta Voices and musicians from Reading Youth Orchestra. Partnered with Reading Youth Orchestra and Henley Music Centre, Matt has conducted twin workshops in the UK and Germany.
Recently Matt launched and conducted a community choir for St. Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House, an adult and children’s hospice based in West Sussex. Matt Musical Directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Epsom Playhouse in October 2022.
Matt remains a committed member of the Invicta committee as Founder.
Our Committee…
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Giles Littlewood
Treasurer
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Robert Loveless
Digital Administrator & Social Media
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Anthony Ryan
Business Manager
