VIVA VOCE is a thirty-voice chamber choir that has established a reputation for injecting vitality and fresh ideas into the New Zealand choral scene. In its 25 years the choir has given well over 300 performances and has premièred many new compositions. Specialising in the innovative programming and attractive presentation of a huge variety of music, Viva Voce strives equally for excellence and entertainment. Its members are trained singers and several have won success in this country's top vocal competitions.

JOHN ROSSER, the choir's Musical Director, founded Viva Voce in 1985. He regularly guest conducts a number of other choirs and orchestras and is Associate Conductor and Chorus Master for The NBR New Zealand Opera. Often engaged for workshops, adjudication and massed choral events (such as Auckland's annual Starlight Symphony) John chairs the Governance Board of the New Zealand Choral Federation.

Viva Voce has toured its concerts many times throughout the country, broadcasts with Radio New Zealand and is much in demand for orchestral and corporate performances. Its most recent CD is the well-reviewed "Snapshots: The Viva Voce Album".