About ICPA

A choir, at a compliance conference?

Yes, The Voices of Compliance was created by ICPA co-founder Ann Lister as a way to bring the community together through music. What began as a small group of members has grown into a tradition at ICPA conferences worldwide.

  • Led by Jamie Adams
  • Sings at all ICPA conferences worldwide
  • No experience required
Members of the Voices of Compliance choir singing from sheet music at an ICPA conference.
Mid-song at an ICPA conference.

A proud tradition of harmony

What started as a small group of passionate professionals has grown into a beloved conference tradition, and a reminder that behind every tariff code and regulation there is a human voice worth celebrating.

The choir is entirely volunteer. It is currently led by Jamie Adams, continuing the legacy of past leader Darrel Pearson, with a mission to spread encouragement, unity and a little fun across the ICPA network.

A Network of People, A World of Knowledge, and Voices that Bring Us Together.

Sponsored by Trabex and Vigilant Global Trade Services.

What the choir does
  • Performs uplifting, themed music at ICPA conferences worldwide.
  • Spreads positivity, connection and the heart of trade compliance.
  • Represents ICPA as Ann’s Angels of Compliance, often with ICPA wings on their shirts.
  • Sings patriotic songs, where possible, in honor of those who have served their countries.

Why members join it

  • 33% off admission to all conferences where the choir is performing.
  • Limited time commitment required. Practice with music and tracks from home, and join a short practice and performance.
  • A community inside the community. You already know these people by email; this is where you meet them.
  • No professional music experience required. Enthusiasm is the whole entry requirement.
  • Memories beyond the meeting rooms. The part of the conference people talk about afterwards.
  • Recognition as a visible part of ICPA’s culture and history.

Years of it

Conferences in the US, Canada and further afield, photographed by the members who were singing in them.

The choir lined up on stage in Voices of Compliance shirts, holding blue folders.
In full voice, folders up.
Five choir members smiling under a string of US and Canadian flags.
Under the flags at a Canadian conference.
The choir in front of a screen reading 2016 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 2016 Annual Conference, Las Vegas.
The choir gathered on a conference stage with past leader Darrel Pearson.
With past leader Darrel Pearson.
Two choir members in Voices of Compliance shirts at the piano before a performance.
At the piano before the performance.
The choir standing in a line in blue shirts in front of a screen showing the ICPA logo.
Twenty-odd voices and one ICPA logo.
Ten choir members standing together in blue Voices of Compliance shirts in Orlando.
Orlando.
The choir singing beside a grand piano in front of palms and a black curtain in Hawaii.
Hawaii, with a grand piano and palms.
Costumed members holding letter cards spelling I-C-P-A on stage while the choir looks on.
Spelling out I-C-P-A, with apologies to the Village People.

Ready to raise your voice?

Whether you are a shower soloist or a seasoned vocalist, the choir would love to welcome you. Write to Jamie Adams and we will let you know when rehearsals for the next conference are set.

Email Jamie Adams  → See the conference calendar  › Other ways to volunteer  ›

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