VOCES8

Grammy Award-nominated British a cappella ensemble VOCES8 makes its George Mason University Center for the Arts debut with *Let’s Fly Away*, an uplifting program showcasing the range, flexibility, and expressive power of the human voice. The performance draws on more than five centuries of music, moving among sacred polyphony, romantic choral works, contemporary songs, jazz standards, folk melodies, and well-known pop classics.

Known for its polished ensemble singing and wide-ranging repertoire, VOCES8 has performed at major venues including Wigmore Hall and the Sydney Opera House. The ensemble is also recognized as one of the world’s leading streaming classical vocal groups, with repertoire extending from modern popular music and jazz to classical works more than 800 years old.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Venue: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Tickets: $65, $55, or $45, with fees included. Half-price tickets are available for youth through Grade 12. A limited number of free tickets for Mason students will be available two Tuesdays before the performance.

Run time: Approximately 110 minutes, including intermission

Ages: Appropriate for all ages

Accessibility: The performance will be ASL interpreted.

Before the performance: A pre-performance discussion moderated by Lisa Billingham, George Mason University Dewberry School of Music professor and director of choral activities, begins one hour before the concert.

Program: The digital performance program will be posted during the week of the event.