Lyyra
About
Lyyra is the new all-women’s vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. 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 specialize in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds.
Lyyra tours both at home in the USA and internationally. In 2024, the group gave its debut
performances throughout the USA, including for the American Choral Director’s Association
(ACDA), and released its debut EP, More Love, on the VOCES8 Records label. 2025 sees the
ensemble give its debut European tour with concerts and recording in the UK (Kings Place,
London), France (La Folle Journée festival, Nantes), and a German tour. In summer 2025, Lyyra will give concerts in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands as well as continuing its U.S. touring.
Lyyra is passionate about music education and is part of The VOCES8 Foundation’s mission
actively to 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 that
represents Orpheus’s 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.
