Our Committee
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Southend Vox is run by a group of dedicated volunteers each bringing their own area of expertise to keep the choir running smoothly. They all have a passion for music and love what they do.
Find out more below.
Committee Chair
Stef Topping
Date joined: 2020
Stef has a GCSE and A-Level in Music and was in choirs at school. She joined the choir in 2009 before taking a break in 2012. She couldn't stay away though!
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"I re-joined Vox in 2019 as I missed the camaraderie of a choir. With Katie & Jo at the helm, I just had to be a part of it!"
Vox Musical Director & Chamber Assistant MD
Katie McEwan
Date joined: 2010
Katie has a BA Hons in Music & Drama from The Queen's University of Belfast and has studied voice training since the age of 14. She has been MD of Vox since 2017.
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"They say your vibe attracts your tribe and that could not be more true of Vox!"
Chamber Musical Director & Vox Assistant MD
Joanna Human
Date joined: 2010
Jo was President of Exeter University Choral Society and has been MD of Vox Chamber since 2017. She met her husband Paul in choir!
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"To say Vox has had an impact on my life is an understatement!"
Chamber Manager
Elanor Crossland
Date joined: 2014
A keen pianist from the age of 7, Elanor was part of the school choir and was in Christmas carol concerts.
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"I've made some wonderful friends through choir, some I'm lucky enough to call best friends!"
Committee Treasurer
Natalie Braun
Date joined: 2012
Natalie has an A-Level in Performing Arts and joined Vox to build confidence in singing.
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"I have met a great many friends within Vox and strengthened my relationship with my sister too."
Committee Secretary
Sophie Hough
Date joined: 2023
Sophie has been in choirs from a young age, performing at Royal Albert Hall aged 10! She loves a good musical CD singalong in the car.
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"I'm living my best life performing, its such a special feeling!"
Membership Manager & Chamber Accompanist
Ian Greenslade
Date joined: 2018
Ian is an accomplished music arranger responsible for our versions of The Chain and Eleanor Rigby.
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"I joined with my wife and we've loved it ever since!"
Technical & Operations Manager
Jenny Hitchcock
Date joined: 2010
Jenny studied music at A-Level and is Regional Director of the Music Man Project.
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"I love spending time with my Mum at choir and getting her out the house!"
Concert & Events Manager
Lisa Charkiewicz
Date joined: 2022
Lisa has a degree in Performing Arts and used to regularly sing in theatre shows.
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"I came looking for a laugh and fun and got so much more than I bargained for!"
Non-Committee Roles
These are extra team players that help the smooth running of the choir.
Liz Liston
Vox Accompanist
Emily Shinn
PR & Digital Manager
Sophie Holmes
Deputy Chamber Manager
Kirstie Wheeler
Health & Safety Officer
Mel Lee
Team Logistics Manager