Collaborative Music Making for Teams
The All Voices Heard Corporate Experience brings teams together through accessible group music activities. No prior musical experience is required, making it a fun and inclusive team-building opportunity.
What The Hell Is "All Voices Heard"..? 🤨
Step 1: A Grand Entrance
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
The ballroom is filled with chatter. All of a sudden, an upbeat choral sound emerges from the back of the room. A choir of world-class singers makes its way through the room and towards the stage. As they walk on stage, they finish the song with a big crescendo. The crowd goes wild. Following the applause, a simple question appears on the screen: 'Can you do this?'
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
Stephen (Director) introduces himself and the team, then unveils the main voice functions and preservation techniques for an engaging start. We then get the crowd to participate in playful spoken vocal exercises, seamlessly transitioning into singing exercises. These activities are fun and lighthearted, with plenty of laughs!
Step 3: Harmonious Collaboration
Step 2: Interactive Introduction
Step 3: Harmonious Collaboration
Our world-class singers are dispersed around the room, and using the Claddagh method, we begin teaching the song. Within minutes, the entire room is able to sing a complete song with lyrics and sign language. Depending on the time allocated, we can teach multiple songs or schedule multiple segments. We can perform anywhere, from the main stage to the lobby – or both!
Stephen Carroll - Founder of All Voices Heard
Stephen Carroll is a musician, speaker, and entrepreneur from Ireland, currently living in New York City. He founded All Voices Heard after curating multiple life-changing projects for large companies' DE&I programs in the Silicon Docks of Dublin, Ireland. Since then, he has presented his work in Europe, the US, and Asia.
Stephen is dedicated to national and international initiatives for community and music around the world. He has extensive broadcasting experience; in 2022, he became the youngest conductor to ever co-produce his own TV show. He has also appeared on TV shows such as the History Channel’s hit series “Vikings.” Additionally, he has directed groups in productions for TV and created viral YouTube videos with over a million streams. Stephen has guest conducted esteemed ensembles from around the world including the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion!
Our Commitment to DEI
All Voices Heard's mission is to provide exceptional experiences with a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Each time we present, our team scales everything back to create a tailored experience that aligns with our clients' commitment to DEI.
Our Gaurantee
Diversity: We program music and hire musicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
Equality: We believe that choral music can transform inequality into equality, creating a collective experience that unites us all.
Inclusion: We foster an ethos that anyone can sing, and we are committed to teaching sign language and providing Braille editions of the lyrics alongside the sung words.
What Makes Us Different..?
Tailored Experiences for Every Event
We believe that every event is special in its own way. We collaborate creatively to craft a unique experience for each of our clients, ensuring it resonates with your event and community.
Agile and Adaptable Team
Our dynamic team has the ability to think on their feet. We understand that at conferences, things can change quickly. Our team is skilled at adapting swiftly to make the best of any situation.
Our Mission, Connecting People Through Song
Our mission is to bring people together through group singing. Where words fail, music answers and connects us. We are passionate about the joy we experience as humans when we connect.
Our World-Class Team
Our team is comprised of some of the best artists in the choral field. Our singers are the voices behind Disney, Netflix, and blockbuster movies.
Humble Beginnings - Stephen Carroll
How it all started
About 7 years ago, I left university and embarked on my music career in bustling Dublin. For the first month, I couch-surfed and commuted back to my hometown cheaply, still considered a student for the fare discount. After feeling homeless for a month, I secured a tiny room in a sketchy part of town for €380.00 per month, although it was a hostile type of living where you would lock your bedroom door when both heading out or going to sleep I was grateful to finally having a place to call my own.
Relying on my bicycle for transportation, I took any job that allowed me to claim the title of musician, from teaching piano at a small music school above a property broker to singing in small time commercials - I made it work. Between gigs, I spent hours in cafes, making the most of the space and WiFi until I was politely asked to leave.
One day when I was passing time in a chain cafe, I received an email from a company in the Dublin Docklands inviting me to lead a workplace choir for the December Holiday season. Initially unpaid, it led to paid work and opened doors to numerous opportunities in Dublin's famous Silicon Dock area.
From earning below minimum wage as a broke musician, I swiftly transitioned into high-profile music projects, earning recognition on national news and garnering praise from some of Ireland's most esteemed artists.
When Covid Slapped Us
When COVID-19 hit at the peak of all this, all the wonderful work vanished overnight. It was then that I made the decision to launch my first business and fully commit to the vision behind All Voices Heard. After handling all the necessary legal matters, I upgraded to a premium LinkedIn account and began connecting with and messaging everyone I could. Over several months, I sent hundreds of messages to prospective clients. The one lead that materialized was with a small company called Microsoft—perhaps you've heard of them; they do something with software, I think. This opportunity opened up an entirely new realm where we could bring our unique experience to the virtual world.
After a few initial projects, I managed to convince my point of contact at Microsoft to embark on a project for their offices worldwide. We curated a global virtual choir comprising Microsoft employees. Given the diverse time zones, we conducted several rehearsals to accommodate our friends on the far side of the globe (try hitting those high notes at 4am—it's quite the challenge!). The culmination of our efforts was a four-minute video featuring the song "Somewhere Only We Know," which we released during the December holiday season. Upon its broadcast, it quickly became the most internally viewed video in Microsoft's history.
When We Slapped Covid
After the success of my first global project, invitations started pouring in from all corners of the world. In the months following this project, I conducted workshops in the US, EMEA, Asia and got some incredible opportunities at home in Ireland too. This experience deeply immersed me in the joy of creating inclusive music for communal enjoyment. It also highlighted the profound impact music can have on us as humans—if placed correctly, it can change lives.
This year, I made the move to New York City with a mission to impact as many lives as possible through my music. Reflecting on the past few years, I'm filled with emotion when I think back to those days right out of college—green, broke (almost homeless), and without expectations, but overflowing with love for the art of group singing.