Volti, founded in 1979, is dedicated to new vocal music composed by a highly diverse group of mostly American composers. Each season includes multiple newly commissioned works.

Hailed by San Francisco Classical Voice as “undoubtedly the finest collection of new music singers we have,” Volti boasts a 46-year track record that has garnered it a local and national reputation as one of the leaders in the creation and performance of new vocal music. 

Volti seeks composers and collaborators who explore timely issues of the human experience and who reach beyond the traditions of classical choral music. Recent collaborators include Kronos Quartet, Del Sol Quartet, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, ODC/Dance, SF Chamber Orchestra, Festival Napa Valley, Bard Music West, and Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra, London.