Term Dates
| Term 1 |
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| 21 Jan 2025 – 15 Apr 2025 |
| Term 2 |
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| 13 May 2025 – 05 Aug 2025 |
| Term 3 |
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| 16 Sep 2025 – 09 Dec 2025 |
Rehearsal Venue
The Rose Villa Tavern
172 Warstone Lane
Jewellery Quarter
B18 6JW
Rehearsals are held in the bright, airy upstairs events room on a Tuesday from 7pm – 9.30pm.
Term 1: No Rehearsals on Feb 18th
Term 2: No Rehearsal on May 27th
Term 3: No Rehearsal on Oct 28th
Travel / Parking
Excellent bus links to/from the city centre and beyond
Musical Director – Rodrigo Orquera
Since graduating with a Degree in Musical Arts, Rodrigo has gone on to establish himself as a composer, songwriter, MD and musician in high demand following his arrival in Birmingham in 2018.
With over 10 years of teaching experience, including a position at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Rodrigo has worked with people of all ages in a large variety of settings. These have included further and higher education, primary and secondary schools and community services.
In addition to his teaching and group work, Rodrigo has an extensive list of top performance credits across Jazz, Popular & Contemporary music as well as classical guitar, having composed many of his own original works.
With a love for working with groups, he is a supportive and passionate leader, dedicated to inspiring others to share his love for music.
“I have been a member for a few years now and have had some great performance opportunities. Rehearsals are fun as well as challenging, arrangements are fab and when it all comes together in our performances, we sound amazing! Lovely group of people too!”
“A great bunch of people who make fabulous sounds under incredible musical direction”
“Amazing way to work the grey cells and have a lot of fun. Rehearsals (and our various opportunities to perform) really allow you to switch off from any adulting-related stress
Arrangements offer a challenge, with the result being a sound that never fails to impress.”
“Such a lovely group of people that sound awesome! Really special arrangements of great songs and opportunities to sing in amazing places. One of the best things I’ve ever done”
“This is an amazing choir to be part of. Brilliant arrangements, brilliant people and one of the best decisions I ever made in joining!”
“Great fun choir, amazing arrangements and with opportunities to perform at shows, festivals etc.”
“Proud to have been part of this awesome choir for over a decade. I’ve made friends for life and had experiences of a lifetime with VOTT. We strive for high performance standards but have plenty of fun along the way. And singing is good for you!”
“Love being part of this amazing group. Welcoming, fun, fantastic arrangements and performance opportunities.”
“I’ve met so many lovely people & made so many new friends since joining. I love the song choices & the harmonies sound spectacular! Rehearsals are so fun & the gigs are great!“
“The highlight of my week! A wonderfully friendly, supportive group, led by our brilliant MD. His enthusiasm, energy and sense of humour ensure that we not only sound our best but feel connected as a group. Every rehearsal feels like a safe space to grow, to push ourselves musically, and to simply enjoy coming together to create music. Love it!!”
“Joined over a year ago and loving it. Challenging and rewarding plus friendly people and great arrangements!”
“Warm & welcoming choir with a great range of musical arrangements and tunes. Love being part of this choir.”
“Such an amazing, fun group of people, joining VOTT is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
“Fantastic choir with great people. Musical arrangements designed to give all parts a chance of the melody.”
“Where to start? Lovely people. Amazing voices. Great arrangements. Fantastic experiences.”
“Fantastic choir with wonderful arrangements and harmonies. I’ve been a member for several years and it’s become a hugely positive addition to my life in general. VOTT is a very welcoming group.”
“A fantastic choir to be part of and lots of amazing performance opportunities. A very friendly and welcoming singing group.”
“Best choir of its type in the area. Great and varied arrangements, talented singers, welcoming people, great fun rehearsing and performing.”
“Great songs, great arrangements, great people and fantastic performance opportunities. Joining VOTT is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done.“
“I have been part of VOTT since the start, and I can say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made to go along to the taster session and subsequently join.”