Arizona Women’s Chorus

Terrie Ashbaugh, Conductor

Who We Are

Based in Tucson, the Arizona Women’s Chorus comprises women ages 18 and older from all walks of life. An advanced women’s chorus, we sing a varied repertoire — from jazz to classical, Broadway to international, and everything in between. Over our 30-year history, we have toured by invitation, collaborated with other musical groups, and commissioned new works for women’s voices.

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Enjoy these two commissioned pieces by composer Mark Hayes from our December 2024 concert, “Hope, Peace, Love, Joy.”

News From AWC

  • Thanks for a Great Season!
    It’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our spring concert! We look forward to seeing you again in December for our annual holiday concert, when we’ll be celebrating our 40-year anniversary.
  • AWC is Recruiting Board Members!
    AWC is looking to fill several board positions for the upcoming term. We would really like to get more community members on our board. Ideally, we’re looking to recruit someone to help us with donor relations — someone who would help us keep donors in our eyesight by thanking them in various ways, cultivating relationships,…
  • AWC Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2026
    We’ll be seeking singers for this unique opportunity — and it’s not too early to start planning! The tour dates are June 3­–7, with the performance on June 6. During our tour in London, Terrie was invited by the then-founder of Mid-America Productions, Peter Tiboris, to conduct a massed chorus of 150 women, with orchestra.…

Here’s What People Are Saying About Our Recent Concerts…

“My crew spanning three generations all loved it. They loved the themes, the professionalism, and most of all the performances. They thought the singing was beautiful and emotionally powerful.”

“I closed my eyes and tears slowly welled in my eyes and rolled down my cheeks during Shalom.”

“That was a smashing concert, so lively and energetic. I was amazed that you all memorized all those songs, impressive. Thanks so much for the fun afternoon.”

“The Sunday concert at the Art Museum was absolutely marvelous … I was particularly impressed by the responsiveness of the many singers — almost like a small chamber choir — and the nuanced performance they offered.” 

“A wonderful surprise that a community chorus can be this artistic and professional!”

“It was the best AZ Women’s Chorus concert I’ve been to. You looked like you were all having so much fun. The music was perfect for your voices, and the blend of parts was so good!!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed your Arizona Women’s Chorus concert, “Goin’ Retro.” We didn’t really know what to expect, but we were so glad that we decided to attend.”

“It was joyful … a plea for peace, hope, and joy. The program was great, the voices were great, and I love, love, loved seeing each singer … so happy they had to move with the music. “

“Wonderful, wonderful, and uplifting concert. It really touched me”

“Beautiful concert. I loved it! Terrie is amazing as always.”

Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

Thanks to these organizations who have sponsored our Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 concerts! Visit their websites for more information.

Three Great Ways to Support Us

AWC depends on tuition, ticket sales, and — like most nonprofits — your financial support. Because of COVID, our concert attendance has been small and, while we have reduced our expenses, we still rely on (and appreciate) your generosity. So please help any way you can.

1 Donate

Donate to AWC and support great music. We’re a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donating online is easy, fast, and secure.

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2 Sponsor

Sponsoring a concert comes with perks. We publish your ad in our program and feature your logo (with a link) on our website, so it’s a great value.

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