Andrea Haines

Andrea’s love of singing started early, as a member of the children's choir in her small parish church choir in Kent, England. She went on to join as many choirs as would have her, including youth choirs of the Royal School of Church Music, and then study Music at Cardiff University, before joining the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 in 2008.

As a member of VOCES8, Andrea tours extensively worldwide, giving around 110 concerts each year, and performing an extensive repertoire between a cappella concerts and collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. During her 14 years in the group, Andrea has sung in venues such as the Wigmore Hall London, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Vienna Konzerthaus, the Kaufman Centre New York, Tokyo Opera City, Sydney Opera House, and Palacio de Bellas Artes Mexico City. She has recorded 16 albums with VOCES8 (signed to the Decca Classics record label), with music ranging from Bach’s motets to Radiohead. When time allows, she enjoys singing with other London ensembles in concert and session work. Andrea is particularly known for her clarity of tone, and floated high register.

In addition to performance, music education workshops, masterclasses and talks form a core part of her work, working with thousands of students and singers each year. She also manages VOCES8’s social media output, and dabbles in graphic design.

Whether at home or on the road, Andrea loves great food, and endeavours to carry with her a yoga mat, watercolours, and a good stash of cake at all times.