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Page 1: Opening Hearts and Minds Through Music

Opening Hearts and MindsThrough Music

THE SACRAMENTO WOMEN’S CHORUSUnder the direction of Robin Richie

April 25, 2015

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Sacramento Women’s Chorus has been a vibrant community chorus for over 25 years, bringing a wide variety of music to the Sacramento area. Women join SWC for many reasons — a major bene�t is the friendship, collaboration and fun we have. As a 501(c)3 nonpro�t organization, the chorus has remained true to our original principles and our mission — to provide women a safe place to raise our voices in song in service to issues of vital importance to all women.

Since our �rst performance in 1987, at a bene�t event for a women’s wheelchair basketball team, SWC has come to be recognized as an important part of the activist arts community. SWC can be counted on to sing at events for women’s issues, equal rights for all, peace and justice, and LGBT pride events.

SWC has joined voices with other choruses from all over the world, through our a�liation with the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) at festivals in San Jose in 2000 and Montreal in 2004. And we are headed to the GALA festival in Denver in 2016!

SWC has sung for Women’s History events, Take Back the Night rallies, the California Commission on the Status of Women, the California State NOW Conference, the YWCA, WEAVE, CARES, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, and the Girl Scouts. We have participated in events with the Placerville Season for Nonviolence, World AIDS Day, PFLAG’s Services of Remembrance to honor victims of violence against gay, lesbian, and transgender persons, and remembrance services with the Kaiser Hospice programs.

Learn more at sacramentowomenschorus.com.

SWC A Community of Women Who Love to Sing

Plan to join us for our 28th Season!

‘Opening hearts and minds through music…’

Monday, May 11, 2015SWC Open House - St. Mark’s UMC at 6:30 pm.

Come sing with us!

Sunday, June 14, 2015SacSings! - Harris Center, Folsom:

Choruses from the region

Saturday, October 17, 2015“CHOCtoberfest” Concert - Wine, beer and chocolate

are available at this entertaining evening!

Monday, December 7, 2015A Traditional Holiday Concert and Singalong

St. Mark’s UMC

Check our website for details:

sacramentowomenschorus.com

SAVE THE DATES

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The Sacramento Women’s Chorus is

seeking volunteers who might be willing

to advise us, guide us, and grow with us as

we expand our operations. If you have a

gift to share, we welcome you with open

arms — whether your gift be your voice,

energy, organizational experience, or

�nancial generosity.

Contact us through our website at

sacramentowomenschorus.com to learn more

about how you can be a part of this

amazing community of women dedicated

to making music.

Seeking A Few Good Guides

Soprano I: Amy Browne, Sarah Daniels, Karen Dunn, Clare Gyorke, Alexandra Kamel, Ali Lippman, Terese Lukenbill, Bobbie Morford, Anna Murphy, Mary Nikakis, Idell O’Leary, Becky Sparks, Kristina Towner, Pam Viray

Soprano II: Merri Sue Brown, De Calvert, Sheryl Cannon, Sapphire Diamant-Rink, Sue Hobbs, Lisa Mackay, Starlight Murray, Maria Fernanda Peniche, Cindy Pitois, Dru Richie, Rachel Rivas, Jessica Scott, Vicki Skeels, Ti�any Taylor, Barbara Tincher, Sue Toppenberg, Sarah Troedson, Terry Weyna

Alto I: April Buchberger, Debbie Cole, Karen Cook-Enlow, Jena Cooreman, Kathie Dunlap, Patti Evans, Gail Eve, Ann Friedman, Toba Goddard, Jenny Hoye, Randa Ibrahim, Mary (Aggie) Jaramillo, Nondra Khali, Andrea Munger, Dorothy Nordendahl, Kathi Riley, Jeanie Schultz, Susan Sprague, Karen Van Tassel

Alto II: Lily Andrews, Sonia Burt, Peggy Cross, Camille Dartt, Cynthia Gatlin, Toni Hansen, Vicki Marie, Laura Menke, Janet Mullen, Carol Paskulin, Leanna Pierson, Susan Simpkin, Sue Slagell, Trish Sliter, Jenny Steinmetz, Marsha Strode, Judi Venturini, Anne Weitzel

Women interested in singing with SWC may arrange to visit via our website. In addition, SWC is hosting an Open House at the May 11 rehearsal at 6:30 pm. See details at sacramentowomenschorus.com.

Sacramento Women’s Chorus Members

luckybuddypetcare.com

7 TIMEWINNER

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Kamilyn Davis was raised in Sonoma County. She sang in the Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus from ages 7-12 and

studied piano, pipe organ, violin, conducting, acting and accompanying until leaving home for college at age 16. During college she sang and played the piano with choirs throughout most of the United States including Alaska, and in Italy and Israel.

Kamilyn moved to Sacramento in 2006 and has worked as a piano teacher, an organist, a vocal coach, a choral conductor, a musical theatre director, and an accompanist for vocalists, instrumentalists, choirs, and musical theatre productions.

Robin Richie brings a lifetime of experience to the Sacramento Women’s Chorus. She is known as a vocal

performer, educator, vocal coach and creative leader whose imagination has lifted the pro�le and expertise of SWC. She challenges each singer in the Chorus to expect the best from herself and to grow in technical and performance skills.

With a B.A. in Music Education from Mt. St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH, and a Master of Music in Music Education from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Robin actively contributes to the Sacramento region’s musical future as an elementary school music teacher for band and orchestra in Rocklin.

Artistic DirectorROBIN RICHIE

AccompanistKAMILYN DAVIS

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The Sacramento Women’s Chorus appreciates the support of our audiences. Without you �lling the seats, we wouldn’t be able to reach out with our messages of hope, of the healing power of music, and the joy we �nd in singing. We work hard to bring you quality performances.

If not for you, we would not be able to pay our bills. There are many costs associated with operating a vibrant community chorus: we rent rehearsal space, pay our Artistic Director and Accompanist, purchase music, print programs, buy risers, and more.

Please visit our sponsors, and thank them for helping to keep SWC alive and well. Tell your friends about the di�erence we make through our work with those less fortunate in our community and by sharing the musical traditions of the world to help bring peace through understanding.

Thank you from the bottom of our many hearts.

Volunteers Drive Successat SWC’s Performance

Sister Swing is a trio of vocalists dedicated to fun and frivolity while preserving the vintage jazz sounds of the girl groups of the 1930s and 1940s. Whether they are singing swing, boogie woogie, ballads or 2 step, their sound is authentic and very much their own. They are backed by a powerhouse band of the �nest musicians in Sacramento area.

Sister Swing has been entertaining professionally for 20 years together, (yes, the same three women) but came from very di�erent musical backgrounds before they met. Valerie, lead singer, honed her skills in top 40, Paula sang angelically in church and jazz groups, and Leigh cut her singing teeth performing classical and theater music in school. The story of how they actually met is something which can only be disclosed in dark places over drinks.

Sister Swing has had the honor of receiving the Best Swing Band from the Sacramento News and Review Magazine, Best of Sacramento in 2005, they've sung with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra as well as opened for the Glenn Miller orchestra. They had the distinct honor of singing for Bob Hope and his wife at the Wings Over Stockton Air Show. They love harmony, laughter, dressing up like Big Girls and just generally goo�ng o�. Like most musicians, they wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they weren't making music and bringing it to other people.

Guest ArtistSISTER SWING

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SWC, in Harmony with the Community

The Sacramento Women’s Chorus works to be self-supporting through fund raising concerts and appearances. In addition, we depend upon the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community to help is grow and thrive. Our aim is to remain true to the principles that drive our musical mission while o�ering top level entertainment to the community. Support from Sacramento businesses, individuals and small grants from community organizations such as the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission keep us singing for joy! SWC is a 501(c)3 nonpro�t organization and most donations are tax deductible. Please consider how you might help the Sacramento Women’s Chorus with support that’s music to our ears!

Next Up!SWC’s next concert, “CHOCtoberfest,” is on October 17. It will be a fun, lively evening with food, wine and songs about chocolate!

— Stephen SondheimCelebrate Neighbors

N magazine has set the

standard for quality positive

communications within

the Natomas Region

of Sacramento.

N magazine, has

a diverse readership of nearly

80 thousand. This full color

magazine promotes the arts

and active citizen involvement

in the community through the

lens of positive news.

N magazine supports

the Sacramento Women’s

Chorus and we want you

to support N magazine by

encouraging local businesses

to advertise and support the

arts just as you do.

N magazine | Patte Cardosa | 921-9410 | [email protected]

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SWC is looking forward to participating in the 2nd annual SacSings! event. The gathering of 20 top choruses, taking place June 13 and 14, is a celebration of the region’s vocal talent. SWC sings Sunday, June 14 at 2p.m. at the Harris Center in Folsom. See sacsings.org for more information!

Choral Festival

The Sacramento Women’s Chorus is proud to beparticipating in this special event.

Without the assistance of a small and peaceful army of volunteers, the Sacramento Women’s Chorus would not have grown into the healthy, robust organization that it is today.

We gratefully acknowledge their contribution to our Spring 2015 Concert and to our future!!

Volunteers Make Beautiful Music

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.

Schools has 11 convenient locations.For branch locations or more information, visit schools.org or

call 916-569-5400 (Sacramento area) or 800-962-0990.

Sacrmento Women’s Chorus is funded in part by the Arts

Stabilization Program of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts

Commission with support from the City and County of Sacramento.

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SEIZE THE DAYMusic by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman,

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

MIRIAMMusic and lyrics by Laura Berkson, Arranged by Joan Szymko,

Featuring Caroline Stave-Viemeister on Violin

COMIN’ INTO MY YEARS Music and lyrics by Betsy Rose, Arranged by J. David Moore

Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

PRETTY WOMEN/THE LADIES WHO LUNCHFrom Sweeney Todd and Company. Music and lyrics by Steven

Sondheim and arrangement by Peter MatzAmy Browne - Soloist

WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN, I SHALL WEAR PURPLEFrom the poem written by Jenny Joseph, Arranged by Ruth

Watson Henderson, Barb Tincher - Director

SISTERMusic and lyrics by Cris Williamson,Arranged by Jane Ramseyer Miller

WOMAN AM IArranged by Joan Szymko

MUSIC IN MY MOTHER’S HOUSEMusic and lyrics by Stuart Stotts, Arranged by J David Moore

BIG DOGS, MUSIC, AND WILD, WILD WOMENMusic and lyrics by Ruth Huber

Featuring Chris Allan on Soprano Saxophoneand Tim Metz on Drums

INTERMISSION

Special Guest SISTER SWING

ROSIE THE RIVETERMusic and lyrics by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb,

Arranged by Robin Richie

YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNGMusic by Josef Myrow, Lyrics by Mark Gordon,

Arranged by Jay Althouse, Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

I’LL BE SEEING YOU Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Irving Kahal

Jena Cooreman - soloist, Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

NOTHING COULD BE FINER: THOSE FABULOUS 40’SArranged by Greg GilpinJumpin' at the Woodside

Jersey BounceOn the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Chattanooga Choo ChooPennsylvania 6-5000

Tuxedo Junction

SISTER SUFFRAGETTEMusic and lyrics by Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman,

Arranged by Jane Ramseyer Miller

A WOMAN’S VOICEMusic by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman,

Arranged by Robin Richie, Piano arrangement and accompaniment by Jane Stave-Viemeister

SISTERS YOU KEEP ME FIGHTINGMusic and lyrics by Patty Huntington, Arranged by Diana Porter

MISS CELIE’S BLUESMusic by Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton, Lyrics by Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton and Lionel Richie, Arranged by J. David

Moore, Featuring Chris Allan on Soprano Saxophoneand Tim Metz on Drums

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SEIZE THE DAYMusic by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman,

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

MIRIAMMusic and lyrics by Laura Berkson, Arranged by Joan Szymko,

Featuring Caroline Stave-Viemeister on Violin

COMIN’ INTO MY YEARS Music and lyrics by Betsy Rose, Arranged by J. David Moore

Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

PRETTY WOMEN/THE LADIES WHO LUNCHFrom Sweeney Todd and Company. Music and lyrics by Steven

Sondheim and arrangement by Peter MatzAmy Browne - Soloist

WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN, I SHALL WEAR PURPLEFrom the poem written by Jenny Joseph, Arranged by Ruth

Watson Henderson, Barb Tincher - Director

SISTERMusic and lyrics by Cris Williamson,Arranged by Jane Ramseyer Miller

WOMAN AM IArranged by Joan Szymko

MUSIC IN MY MOTHER’S HOUSEMusic and lyrics by Stuart Stotts, Arranged by J David Moore

BIG DOGS, MUSIC, AND WILD, WILD WOMENMusic and lyrics by Ruth Huber

Featuring Chris Allan on Soprano Saxophoneand Tim Metz on Drums

INTERMISSION

Special Guest SISTER SWING

ROSIE THE RIVETERMusic and lyrics by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb,

Arranged by Robin Richie

YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNGMusic by Josef Myrow, Lyrics by Mark Gordon,

Arranged by Jay Althouse, Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

I’LL BE SEEING YOU Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Irving Kahal

Jena Cooreman - soloist, Featuring Tim Metz on Drums

NOTHING COULD BE FINER: THOSE FABULOUS 40’SArranged by Greg GilpinJumpin' at the Woodside

Jersey BounceOn the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe

Chattanooga Choo ChooPennsylvania 6-5000

Tuxedo Junction

SISTER SUFFRAGETTEMusic and lyrics by Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman,

Arranged by Jane Ramseyer Miller

A WOMAN’S VOICEMusic by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman,

Arranged by Robin Richie, Piano arrangement and accompaniment by Jane Stave-Viemeister

SISTERS YOU KEEP ME FIGHTINGMusic and lyrics by Patty Huntington, Arranged by Diana Porter

MISS CELIE’S BLUESMusic by Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton, Lyrics by Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton and Lionel Richie, Arranged by J. David

Moore, Featuring Chris Allan on Soprano Saxophoneand Tim Metz on Drums

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SWC is looking forward to participating in the 2nd annual SacSings! event. The gathering of 20 top choruses, taking place June 13 and 14, is a celebration of the region’s vocal talent. SWC sings Sunday, June 14 at 2p.m. at the Harris Center in Folsom. See sacsings.org for more information!

Choral Festival

The Sacramento Women’s Chorus is proud to beparticipating in this special event.

Without the assistance of a small and peaceful army of volunteers, the Sacramento Women’s Chorus would not have grown into the healthy, robust organization that it is today.

We gratefully acknowledge their contribution to our Spring 2015 Concert and to our future!!

Volunteers Make Beautiful Music

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.

Schools has 11 convenient locations.For branch locations or more information, visit schools.org or

call 916-569-5400 (Sacramento area) or 800-962-0990.

Sacrmento Women’s Chorus is funded in part by the Arts

Stabilization Program of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts

Commission with support from the City and County of Sacramento.

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SWC, in Harmony with the Community

The Sacramento Women’s Chorus works to be self-supporting through fund raising concerts and appearances. In addition, we depend upon the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community to help is grow and thrive. Our aim is to remain true to the principles that drive our musical mission while o�ering top level entertainment to the community. Support from Sacramento businesses, individuals and small grants from community organizations such as the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission keep us singing for joy! SWC is a 501(c)3 nonpro�t organization and most donations are tax deductible. Please consider how you might help the Sacramento Women’s Chorus with support that’s music to our ears!

Next Up!SWC’s next concert, “CHOCtoberfest,” is on October 17. It will be a fun, lively evening with food, wine and songs about chocolate!

— Stephen SondheimCelebrate Neighbors

N magazine has set the

standard for quality positive

communications within

the Natomas Region

of Sacramento.

N magazine, has

a diverse readership of nearly

80 thousand. This full color

magazine promotes the arts

and active citizen involvement

in the community through the

lens of positive news.

N magazine supports

the Sacramento Women’s

Chorus and we want you

to support N magazine by

encouraging local businesses

to advertise and support the

arts just as you do.

N magazine | Patte Cardosa | 921-9410 | [email protected]

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The Sacramento Women’s Chorus appreciates the support of our audiences. Without you �lling the seats, we wouldn’t be able to reach out with our messages of hope, of the healing power of music, and the joy we �nd in singing. We work hard to bring you quality performances.

If not for you, we would not be able to pay our bills. There are many costs associated with operating a vibrant community chorus: we rent rehearsal space, pay our Artistic Director and Accompanist, purchase music, print programs, buy risers, and more.

Please visit our sponsors, and thank them for helping to keep SWC alive and well. Tell your friends about the di�erence we make through our work with those less fortunate in our community and by sharing the musical traditions of the world to help bring peace through understanding.

Thank you from the bottom of our many hearts.

Volunteers Drive Successat SWC’s Performance

Sister Swing is a trio of vocalists dedicated to fun and frivolity while preserving the vintage jazz sounds of the girl groups of the 1930s and 1940s. Whether they are singing swing, boogie woogie, ballads or 2 step, their sound is authentic and very much their own. They are backed by a powerhouse band of the �nest musicians in Sacramento area.

Sister Swing has been entertaining professionally for 20 years together, (yes, the same three women) but came from very di�erent musical backgrounds before they met. Valerie, lead singer, honed her skills in top 40, Paula sang angelically in church and jazz groups, and Leigh cut her singing teeth performing classical and theater music in school. The story of how they actually met is something which can only be disclosed in dark places over drinks.

Sister Swing has had the honor of receiving the Best Swing Band from the Sacramento News and Review Magazine, Best of Sacramento in 2005, they've sung with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra as well as opened for the Glenn Miller orchestra. They had the distinct honor of singing for Bob Hope and his wife at the Wings Over Stockton Air Show. They love harmony, laughter, dressing up like Big Girls and just generally goo�ng o�. Like most musicians, they wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they weren't making music and bringing it to other people.

Guest ArtistSISTER SWING

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Kamilyn Davis was raised in Sonoma County. She sang in the Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus from ages 7-12 and

studied piano, pipe organ, violin, conducting, acting and accompanying until leaving home for college at age 16. During college she sang and played the piano with choirs throughout most of the United States including Alaska, and in Italy and Israel.

Kamilyn moved to Sacramento in 2006 and has worked as a piano teacher, an organist, a vocal coach, a choral conductor, a musical theatre director, and an accompanist for vocalists, instrumentalists, choirs, and musical theatre productions.

Robin Richie brings a lifetime of experience to the Sacramento Women’s Chorus. She is known as a vocal

performer, educator, vocal coach and creative leader whose imagination has lifted the pro�le and expertise of SWC. She challenges each singer in the Chorus to expect the best from herself and to grow in technical and performance skills.

With a B.A. in Music Education from Mt. St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH, and a Master of Music in Music Education from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Robin actively contributes to the Sacramento region’s musical future as an elementary school music teacher for band and orchestra in Rocklin.

Artistic DirectorROBIN RICHIE

AccompanistKAMILYN DAVIS

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The Sacramento Women’s Chorus is

seeking volunteers who might be willing

to advise us, guide us, and grow with us as

we expand our operations. If you have a

gift to share, we welcome you with open

arms — whether your gift be your voice,

energy, organizational experience, or

�nancial generosity.

Contact us through our website at

sacramentowomenschorus.com to learn more

about how you can be a part of this

amazing community of women dedicated

to making music.

Seeking A Few Good Guides

Soprano I: Amy Browne, Sarah Daniels, Karen Dunn, Clare Gyorke, Alexandra Kamel, Ali Lippman, Terese Lukenbill, Bobbie Morford, Anna Murphy, Mary Nikakis, Idell O’Leary, Becky Sparks, Kristina Towner, Pam Viray

Soprano II: Merri Sue Brown, De Calvert, Sheryl Cannon, Sapphire Diamant-Rink, Sue Hobbs, Lisa Mackay, Starlight Murray, Maria Fernanda Peniche, Cindy Pitois, Dru Richie, Rachel Rivas, Jessica Scott, Vicki Skeels, Ti�any Taylor, Barbara Tincher, Sue Toppenberg, Sarah Troedson, Terry Weyna

Alto I: April Buchberger, Debbie Cole, Karen Cook-Enlow, Jena Cooreman, Kathie Dunlap, Patti Evans, Gail Eve, Ann Friedman, Toba Goddard, Jenny Hoye, Randa Ibrahim, Mary (Aggie) Jaramillo, Nondra Khali, Andrea Munger, Dorothy Nordendahl, Kathi Riley, Jeanie Schultz, Susan Sprague, Karen Van Tassel

Alto II: Lily Andrews, Sonia Burt, Peggy Cross, Camille Dartt, Cynthia Gatlin, Toni Hansen, Vicki Marie, Laura Menke, Janet Mullen, Carol Paskulin, Leanna Pierson, Susan Simpkin, Sue Slagell, Trish Sliter, Jenny Steinmetz, Marsha Strode, Judi Venturini, Anne Weitzel

Women interested in singing with SWC may arrange to visit via our website. In addition, SWC is hosting an Open House at the May 11 rehearsal at 6:30 pm. See details at sacramentowomenschorus.com.

Sacramento Women’s Chorus Members

luckybuddypetcare.com

7 TIMEWINNER

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Sacramento Women’s Chorus has been a vibrant community chorus for over 25 years, bringing a wide variety of music to the Sacramento area. Women join SWC for many reasons — a major bene�t is the friendship, collaboration and fun we have. As a 501(c)3 nonpro�t organization, the chorus has remained true to our original principles and our mission — to provide women a safe place to raise our voices in song in service to issues of vital importance to all women.

Since our �rst performance in 1987, at a bene�t event for a women’s wheelchair basketball team, SWC has come to be recognized as an important part of the activist arts community. SWC can be counted on to sing at events for women’s issues, equal rights for all, peace and justice, and LGBT pride events.

SWC has joined voices with other choruses from all over the world, through our a�liation with the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) at festivals in San Jose in 2000 and Montreal in 2004. And we are headed to the GALA festival in Denver in 2016!

SWC has sung for Women’s History events, Take Back the Night rallies, the California Commission on the Status of Women, the California State NOW Conference, the YWCA, WEAVE, CARES, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, and the Girl Scouts. We have participated in events with the Placerville Season for Nonviolence, World AIDS Day, PFLAG’s Services of Remembrance to honor victims of violence against gay, lesbian, and transgender persons, and remembrance services with the Kaiser Hospice programs.

Learn more at sacramentowomenschorus.com.

SWC A Community of Women Who Love to Sing

Plan to join us for our 28th Season!

‘Opening hearts and minds through music…’

Monday, May 11, 2015SWC Open House - St. Mark’s UMC at 6:30 pm.

Come sing with us!

Sunday, June 14, 2015SacSings! - Harris Center, Folsom:

Choruses from the region

Saturday, October 17, 2015“CHOCtoberfest” Concert - Wine, beer and chocolate

are available at this entertaining evening!

Monday, December 7, 2015A Traditional Holiday Concert and Singalong

St. Mark’s UMC

Check our website for details:

sacramentowomenschorus.com

SAVE THE DATES

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Opening Hearts and MindsThrough Music

THE SACRAMENTO WOMEN’S CHORUSUnder the direction of Robin Richie

April 25, 2015

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