BIT OF HISTORY
The Chorale has often been self-directed, but for larger projects and to help promote its musical development, the Chorale also works closely with a variety of professional musicians. Directors and coaches have included founding mother Jayne Demakos, Elaine Fedchak, Jennifer Haywood, Marianna Raho, Carl Johengen and Sarah Dennis.
PAST PROJECTS
Grant Supported Project: New York Sings! A Composers’ Symposium and Voices: A Celebration of the Music in All of Us – The Inclusive Choir Project.
LOOKING FORWARD
The Chorale loves to collaborate with other groups and musicians. We have sung with the Women’s Chorale of West High School (Corning), Svitanya (Philadelphia), Women’s Works (Ithaca), and Jubilation! (Hamilton NY). The Chorale has been a regular participant in the Festival of Women in the Arts, a Women’s History Month celebration sponsored by the Cantata Singers.
The Women’s Chorale has been in existence for almost 30 years and consists of women of all ages who share a passion for singing. Together, the singers love the challenge and joy of sharing that passion, and is always open to new members. The Chorale explores a wide range of music composed for treble voices. Recently known as The Women’s Chorale at 171 Cedar, we are excited to be launching on our own as The Women’s Chorale of Corning.
The Women’s Chorale takes great pleasure in performing much-loved favorites from around the world, along with lesser-known and original compositions. The mission of The Women’s Chorale is to share the music that members love with the widest possible audience, and to develop and promote the universal language of music.