New music chamber ensemble with five to ten performers specializing in 20th- and 21st-century music. Concerts are at Southern Methodist University and other Dallas-Fort Worth venues. VOC presents a regular concert series September to May, focusing on hosting guest composers. Also presents masterclasses, salons, workshops, and education programs. Recipient, CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. Nominated for Grammy Award, 1999, for "Voces Americanas" CD. Maria Schleuning, artistic director.