Arts in the Calgary GLBT community continue to flourish with the addition of the Calgary Women’s Chorus (CWC) to its ranks.
Although less than 6 months into development, the CWC wowed the crowd in June of 2003 when they performed alongside the Men’s Chorus at the Rozsa Centre. Under the Musical Direction of Robb Hogan, the CWC begins its first full year of rehearsals and concerts at the Old Y Community Centre.
It’s a difficult, yet exciting time for a new Arts group within the community, as arts funding continues to dry up and the demand for alternative activities within the women’s community rises.
The CWC was formed with the intent of giving women the opportunity to participate in the arts via choral membership (singers) or as general members (supporters who could administer the group needs via volunteer and board positions). Anyone of any gender in the community can support the chorus as a general member while choral members are encouraged to participate as singers and songwriters. Our image is urban and sexy (this isn’t the church choir!).
The CWC is always looking for new members, volunteers, accompanists and singers who would like to participate in the arts. The society objectives are:
(a) to establish and operate a women’s musical chorus in the Calgary area
(b) to promote performance of women’s choral music
(c) to commission original musical scores for women’s choral groups
(d) to establish community-based musical education programs and activities designed to build a positive self image amongst lesbian and gay men through the development of an appreciation for choral music
(e) to provide a safe and secure environment for women to develop a sense of community and personal enrichment through choral music
Above all, our desire is to encourage people to meet and socialize in an environment that’s fun and entertaining! The Calgary Women’s Chorus posts rehearsals, concerts and events on its website
www.calgarywomenschorus.org.
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Contributor Linda Griffoen
Locale Calgary
Topic Calgary Women's Chorus | Choir
