Founded in September 2001, Joy Vox has participated in countless concerts and events throughout the lower mainland. Their repertoire varies from chamber music, African rhythms, gospel, folk songs, to whatever else catches their fancy. 

The talented people in this choir come from all walks of life. Their common bond being the music and the love of singing. From Christmas concerts, charity events, to festivals and coffee houses, this versatile choir of dedicated singers can (and will!) sing anywhere.

New members are always welcome!

Liisa Nessim has been teaching music privately for 30 years and started her own music studio in 2001 called Stepping Stone Music Co. She received her BMUS from UBC in 1989. She directed four choirs in Vancouver before moving to Abbotsford in 2001 where she founded the Joy Vox Community Choir. 

In 2006 she won the Arty Award for Outstanding Artist in Music, in 2014 she won the Mission Muse Award for Arts Advocate, and in 2018 she won the Celebration of the Arts Advocate-Educator/Mentor. Her own personal philosophy is everyone should sing for their mental and physical health. Music makes you smarter!

Voce Destino is an auditioned women's choral ensemble lead by Liisa Nessim and Laura Wheeler. This ensemble of women tackle advanced choral pieces from Choral Contemporary to World & Regional Folk Music all the way to Popular Jazz & Pop. Voce explores music both Sacred and Secular, and never shy's away from a challenge. (or a song with complex body percussion!) And if the piece of music we want to sing doesn't exsist this emsemble feautres members that regularly arrange and compose music for the group. 

For more information regarding auditioning, please contact Liisa Nessim at joyvoxchoir@gmail.com