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!
"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.
"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!
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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