We believe that singing supports your physical and mental health.

Vintage Voices, now a year old, gives experienced choral singers the opportunity to sing to a high standard whatever their age. We meet during the day, with daytime concerts so no night driving. Our venue has easy parking and access.

Singing is a shared activity that encourages new friendships and our supportive environment and skilled musical direction, under the baton of Rachel Smith, means that you can continue to sing well and enjoy music for many years to come.

And for the start of our second year, we welcome Sam Nickels as our accompanist..

Meet the Committee

  • Chair: Maggie Woodhouse

    Maggie is a retired teacher and was a member of Exeter Philharmonic Choir for many years. The idea of Vintage Voices Exeter developed from recognising her need to keep singing but at a different pace.

  • Treasurer: Geoff Poad

    Geoff has been instrumental in setting up the structure of Vintage Voices. He has been Chairman, Treasurer, President and Concert Manager of Exeter Philharmonic Choir and has used his experience to organise and finance the project.

  • Membership Secretary: Pam Poad

    Pam has been Membership Secretary of Exeter Philharmonic Choir for many years and has guided us on recruitment and welcoming new members.

    Contact for membership information on pam.poad1964@gmail.com

  • Secretary: Jenny Lloyd

    Jenny is a retired Devon County English Advisor and has served as President of Exeter Philharmonic Choir. Her communication skills have guided us through advertising, sponsorship and recruitment.

  • Musical Director: Rachel Smith

    Rachel is a well known Devon musician. Her experience in teaching music and leading a wide range of choirs will help us achieve our goal of singing well and mastering a wide range of repertoire. Click here to read her full CV.

  • Assistant Treasurer

     Andrew MacLaren has been singing ever since he was a treble and later a bass in the school choir. He has since then sung in choirs wherever his professional work as a commercial lawyer has taken him (including New York and Hong Kong).  He has experience as a Church and Choir treasurer and is a former Chairman of the London Oriana Choir.