Roomful of Teeth is an eight-voice vocal ensemble that embraces the full spectrum of vocal practices and, through an on-going commissioning project, develops new compositions for voices.
Founded in 2008 by Brad Wells, Roomful of Teeth is built on the premise that the membranes that separate one vocal technique or style from another are permeable, that any singer can learn any “non-native” singing language.
The ensemble incorporates an ever-widening circle of singing styles and invites composers to develop new works of vocal music for this new model of vocal ensemble. Areas of exploration include theatre and chamber opera, multi-media performance, and community music-making. Outreach consists of workshops to teach and combine vocal styles and focused symposia with choirs of different age and skill levels in which repertoire, singing styles and their cultural histories are shared.