Acclaimed New Women’s Ensemble to Sing at Davenport First Presbyterian Church
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Performing Arts Season of Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 2025-2026 season with a concert by acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra.
Part of its national tour, the concert will feature a wide stylistic range, from classical vocal works to arrangements of contemporary popular music. Doors open at 7 p.m. (at 1702 Iowa Street, Davenport), and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Lyyra is a new six-member women’s ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation (a vocal music education charity) and is based in the U.S. 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, according to a First Presbyterian release.
The all-women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra will give a concert at Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church the night of Tuesday, Oct. 21.
“The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside star-like brilliance,” the release says. “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.”
Reflective of music, harmony, and the night sky, Lyyra takes its name from the constellation that represents Orpheus’ famed lyre, according to the group’s bio. Lyyra is Anna Crumley, MaryRuth Miller, Elizabeth Tait, Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Ingrid Johnson, and Cecille Elliott.
In February 2025, Warner Classics & Erato announced an exclusive recording contract with Lyyra. Their first recording under this partnership was a digital single of Vienna Teng’s evocative song “The Hymn of Acxiom,” released on March 7th in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Lyyra tours both at home in the U.S. and internationally. The group gave its debut performances in 2024, including for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and released its debut EP More Love on the VOCES8 Records label. Early 2025 saw the ensemble make its debut European tour with concerts and recording in the UK (Kings Place, London), France (La Folle Journée festival, Nantes), and a tour of German cities. In the summer of 2025, Lyyra gave concerts in the UK, Germany, Italy, 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 to actively 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.
General admission tickets ($15 for adults or $10 for students) for next Tuesday’s concert are available at the door, or in advance online HERE.
The all-women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra will give a concert at Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church the night of Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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