Voices of Gwynedd
A 100-member choir comprised of full- and part-time students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Gwynedd Mercy University
Directed by Grammy-nominated Carol Evans, a seasoned soprano and assistant professor of music in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies, the choir has developed into a highly professional choral ensemble presenting quality programs representing many different genres.
Performances by the choir and our musical collaborators are establishing GMercyU as a strong cultural presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire tri-state area.
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Contact: Carol Evans
VOG@gmercyu.edu
215-646-7300 ext. 21157
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Upcoming Events
Jasper String Quartet
Friday, November 14 at 8 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium
Celebrated as one of the preeminent American string quartets of the twenty-first century, the prizewinning Jasper String Quartet strives to evocatively connect the music of underrepresented and living composers to the canonical repertoire through thoughtful programs that appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
Admission: Free
Annual Carol Nights - A Concert of Hope in the Christmas Spirit
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025, 8 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium
The Voices of Gwynedd welcome all to the Carol Nights 2025! Spirituals are a rich part of our American heritage and a perfect way to capture the "spirit" of the season! The program will focus on the HOPE of Christmas, just as African-American spirituals speak to the history, the suffering, the hope and the resolve of a people who were able to sing through their suffering and tell and re-tell their heroic stories of triumph and survival through these songs. The finale of the evening will be carols by candlelight around a live nativity.
Admission: Free
Declarations of Joy: A Spiritual Music Encounter
Friday, January 23, 2026, 8 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium
The Connelly Foundation supported program will feature music by Leslie Burrs (leslieburrs.com), sung by Aryssa Leigh Burrs (aryssaleighburrs.com) and the Voices of Gwynedd. The concert will commemorate both Martin Luther King, Jr Day and Black History Month. It will inspire a community of humanism and caring, while reflecting the philosophies of Sister Catherine McAuley and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and those who stood with them to make this a better world. Admission: Free
Annual Spring Musicale - Hope Sings
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 8 p.m.
Julia Ball Auditorium
The Voices of Gwynedd welcome all to the Spring Musicale 2026! The concert will celebrate the gift of HOPE and how it reaches in and calls us to sing. especially during challenging times. The Voices of Gwynedd will sing music from every genre and time period to inspire all to keep HOPE alive in our hearts and minds. Admission: Free
Voices of Gwynedd Concert Tour - Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
Summer 2026
Concerts in Philadelphia and Washington, DC
Performances
Enriching the campus and the region, the Voices of Gwynedd provide on-campus concerts and events throughout the year. In addition, the ensemble has represented the University at a number of high profile regional events, including:
- A celebration for the Sisters of Mercy at the Kimmel Center
- The Convocation ceremony for the Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia sports team games (see our 2022 performance at the Phillies on this page)
Other notable performances include performing with:
- Barry Manilow on The Ultimate Manilow Concert Tour
- JoDee Messina on her Christmas Tour
- Broadway singer Linda Eder on her Holiday Tour
- Judy Collins on her Christmas Tour
As a member of the Voices of Gwynedd, you will have the opportunity to travel all over the world. Past concert tours have taken us around the United States and abroad:
- Canada
- England
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Spain
- Walt Disney World
- Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and Prague, Czech Republic
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Meet Carol Evans, VOG Director
Carol Evans is Assistant Professor of Music and Choral Director of The Voices of Gwynedd at Gwynedd Mercy University. Carol has received the Christian R. and Mary F Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at Gwynedd Mercy University and the Gwynedd Mercy University Outstanding Professor of the Year Award.
Carol holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Temple University and a bachelor's degree in Music Education from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Under Carol’s direction, the Voices of Gwynedd has developed into a highly professional choral ensemble presenting quality programs of many different genres.
In 2023, Carol Evans was named a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award presented by the Grammy Museum.
That same year also marked Carol's 30th anniversary of directing this amazing ensemble. Here, read her reflections as well as tributes from VOG members. You can also watch this celebratory video here.