Vox Panacea is a non-auditioned, in-person choir for physicians
Vox Panacea began as an online choir under the direction of Pippa Andrew during the pandemic as a way for physicians to destress after a long day. Since its inception in 2019, Vox Panacea has produced more than a dozen virtual choir video projects, performed at numerous concerts with Phoenix Chamber Choir, and performed live at the Canadian Women In Medicine Conference in June 2022.
We are thrilled to announce our 2026-27 Season for Vox Panacea In-Person Choir, a non-auditioned choir for treble voices (Soprano/Alto) and we are also open to welcoming Tenor & Bass singers. Singers will learn beautiful, accompanied and acapella choral music with a focus on fun-filled, lighter repertoire, and occasional forays into other diverse genres, specifically selected for the unique voices and skills of the group. Singers will also learn vocal technique and musicianship through engaging warmups and exercises.
A little behind the name: “Panacea” is the Greek goddess of universal remedy, daughter of Asclepius (God of Medicine) and Epione (personification of the care needed for recovery). “Vox” of course is Latin for voice or “voice of the people.”
2026/2027 Season
Vox Panacea is a non-auditioned, in-person choir for physicians directed by Frances Roberts!
Our 2026-27 season runs from September 2026 to May 2027. Rehearsals are held from 7-8:30 PM in Vancouver on Monday evenings.
Vox Panacea is Directed by Frances Roberts
Learn more about Frances here.
For queries, please email drchoir@phoenixchoir.com
Fall Term: September 14 – December 7, 2026
Time: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1Y1)
No rehearsals:
October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
Concert: Saturday, December 12, 2026 (10 AM concert)
Fee: $375 (or $690 for full season – $60 discount). Refunds are only available until the second rehearsal after enrollment.
Spring Term: January 4 – May 3, 2027
Time: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1Y1)
No rehearsals:
Feb 15 – Family Day
March 15 and 22 – Spring Break
March 29 - Easter Monday
Concert 1: Sunday, February 7, 2027 (2 PM concert Highlands United Church with Higher Ground dir. Janet Warren and Roots & Wings dir. Dawn Pemberton)
Concert 2: Saturday, May 8, 2027 (3 PM with Phoenix Chamber Choir)
Fee: $375 (or $690 for full season – $60 discount). Refunds are only available until the second rehearsal after enrollment.