BRUNSWICK — Vox Nova Chamber Choir, a Midcoast-based ensemble dedicated to the creative exploration of modern and contemporary vocal music, will present a concert of contemporary choral music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant St.; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College.

“Agnus Dei: Soul’s Crossing” features works by Egil Hovland, Francis Poulenc, Krysztof Penderecki, Frank Martin, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi and Stephen Paulus. Music director is Dr. Shannon M. Chase.

Vox Nova Chamber Choir was founded in 2009 by Chase and Karen Topp and features members of the Maine Midcoast community, including Bowdoin College faculty and alumni. The group champions the expansive body of modern and contemporary choral music and seeks to engage audiences in a fresh musical experience through exposure to new music composed by living composers. Although the choir typically performs an entirely a cappella repertory, Vox Nova has become known for inventive programming and has sought in recent years to engage in meaningful collaborations with soloists and instrumentalists in order to bring the audience a well-rounded listening experience.

Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, email admin@voxnovachamberchoir.com.

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