Lyyra is the new all women’s vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. Lyyra records exclusively for Warner Classics. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of women’s singing. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside starlike brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialise in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds.

Lyyra tours both at home in the USA and internationally. The group gave its debut performances throughout the USA in 2024 including for the American Choral Directo’s Association (ACDA) and released its debut EP ‘More Love’ on the VOCES8 Records label. Early 2025 saw the ensemble signed exclusively to Warner Classics and give its European tour debut with concerts and recording in the UK (Kings Place, London), France (La Folle Journée festival, Nantes) and a tour of German cities. Lyyra’s first single for Warner Classics, ‘The Hymn of Acxiom’, releases on 7 March 2025. In the summer of ‘25, Lyyra gives concerts in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands as well as continuing its US touring.

Lyyra is passionate about music education and is part of The VOCES8 Foundation’s mission to actively promote ‘Music Education For All’. Engaging in a broad range of work collaborating with schools, universities, and community organizations, The VOCES8 Foundation reaches up to 40,000 people each year.

Reflective of music, harmony and the night sky, Lyyra takes its name from the constellation which represents Orpheus’ famed lyre. Lyyra is Anna Crumley, MaryRuth Miller, Elizabeth Tait, Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Ingrid Johnson, and Cecille Elliott. Lyyra’s Creative Director is Erik Jacobson.

The US foundation runs a highly successful Scholar program, where young professionals at the beginning of their singing career learn the skills to be successful in today’s choral landscape, at no cost to the singer. The professional groups also spearhead a robust program with foundation teaching artists to create meaningful and lasting relationships with communities in one of many educational hub regions around the country.

Learn more about the ensemble here.