ABOUT AṢẸ́
Rooted in us.
Resonant beyond us.
AṢẸ́ Voices Collective is an Atlanta-based treble ensemble centering the voices, music, stories, and experiences of the Black diaspora.
We gather singers across generations, traditions, and experiences to create music rooted in cultural connection, artistic excellence, joy, and possibility. Our repertoire embraces the breadth of Black musical expression—from spirituals and gospel to African, Caribbean, Afro-Latin, contemporary concert, and popular traditions.
In the Yorùbá tradition, àṣẹ speaks to the power to create, transform, and call something into being. We believe every voice carries that power—and when our voices gather, something new becomes possible.
THE AṢẸ́ SOUND
Black music is not one sound—and neither are we.
Our repertoire reaches across the breadth of the Black diaspora: African American musical traditions, spirituals and gospel, music from the African continent and Caribbean, Afro-Latin traditions, contemporary concert music, and Black popular music.
We approach every work with cultural curiosity, stylistic integrity, and the freedom to sound fully alive.
ROOTED
We honor the people, histories, and traditions that carry the music.
EXPANSIVE
We explore the breadth of Black musical expression across genres, cultures, and generations.
ALIVE
We sing with warmth, rhythmic vitality, freedom, and intention.
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
DR. CHANTAE D. PITTMAN
Dr. Chantae D. Pittman is a conductor, music educator, clinician, and advocate committed to expressive, culturally grounded choral music-making.
She serves as Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School and has led singers in classrooms, honor choirs, community ensembles, and on concert stages across the country—including Carnegie Hall.
Through AṢẸ́ Voices Collective, Dr. Pittman brings together her commitment to artistic excellence, Black musical traditions, and the creation of spaces where singers feel seen, challenged, connected, and fully heard.
Her vision for AṢẸ́ is simple: to build an artistic home where Black treble voices are not merely included, but centered.
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
JOSHUA DIXON
Joshua Dixon is a music educator, conductor, and adjudicator who serves as Choral Director at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. A Powder Springs native, he earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Georgia, where he performed in premier ensembles and served as President and Student Director of the African American Choral Ensemble. Under his direction, North Cobb choirs have earned Superior and Excellent ratings at LGPE. Mr. Dixon has also been invited to present at the 2027 Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference.
COLLABORATIVE PIANIST
DR. ADRIAN FORD
Dr. Adrian J. Ford is a pianist, educator, conductor, composer, and researcher whose work spans choral, instrumental, and worship arts. He serves as Adjunct Professor of Piano and General Music at Morris Brown College and Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta. An experienced collaborative pianist, Dr. Ford has accompanied artists and ensembles throughout the Atlanta area and served as an affiliate accompanist with WPWCC for 17 seasons. His work is grounded in musical excellence, artistic partnership, and inclusive music education.
Your voice
belongs in
the story.
AṢẸ́ is gathering Black treble singers who are ready to create, connect, and explore the breadth of Black musical expression in community.
Whether you’ve sung for decades or are finding your way back to your voice, there is room to begin here.
Season Zero is rehearsing now.
