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From Tucson to Normandy: Help AWC Return to D-Day
A Tucson chorus. More than 100 women. One extraordinary honor. In June 2027, AWC will return to Normandy, France, to participate in the D-Day Memorial Parade and Ceremony. Selected from more than 500 choirs nationwide, we are honored to once again represent Tucson and the U.S. This historic event will mark the 85th anniversary of…
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Celebrating Independence Day with AWC
AWC paid tribute to America at a free Independence Day concert at the Tucson Mall this past Saturday, July 4. Fresh from our recent appearance at Carnegie Hall, we shared highlights from that memorable concert, including music composed by a talented Tucson composer, along with beloved patriotic favorites.
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AWC’s “Tides of Life” Featured in Arizona Daily Star
AWC was recently featured in an Arizona Daily Star article highlighting our upcoming Carnegie Hall world-premiere performance of “The Tides of Life,” a 20-minute piece by composer Khris Dodge with lyrics by Katherine Byrnes. AWC performed the piece here in Tucson at La Rosa with the Tucson Pops on April 25 and 26 to standing…
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Contribute to Our Commissioned Work
Help support AWC by contributing to the cost of our recently commissioned work, “The Tides of Life.” Join us in creating a new piece of art and bringing a bit of Tucson to New York City! Over the years, we have commissioned individual songs from different composers. This year, our conductor, Terrie Ashbaugh, was invited…
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“I Can Still Sing” Documentary Features AWC Members
This documentary by Taryn Mayer and Alivia Alexander, made through the UA School of Music, explores how collective singing supports health and well-being across the lifespan. Through personal narratives, chorus members reflect on the social, spiritual, physical, and mental impacts of making music in community, and how singing together differs from singing alone. Created as…
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AWC Closes Out Another Fantastic Season
AWC concluded its season with two vibrant and memorable final performances: one at Catalina Foothills High School and another at St. Mark Catholic Church. Both concerts celebrated our 40-year anniversary with two special slide shows and a video of an interview with our founder. These performances featured a diverse selection of choral pieces that showcased…
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Pima County, City of Tucson Honor AWC
AWC recently received two different honors recognizing our 40th anniversary: a Certificate of Appreciation from Rex Scott, chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 1, and an official Proclamation from Mayor Regina Romero declaring December 13 “Arizona Women’s Chorus Singing Together Day.” Supervisor Scott awarded us the Certificate at one of our 2025…
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Celebrate Our 40th Anniversary with Us
… at one of our upcoming concerts! This season, AWC is celebrating 40 years of song and community, with two special concerts. We’ll be singing an eclectic mix of music that includes a few holiday favorites, along with many other fun pieces. Each concert will be followed by a reception featuring refreshments and cookies by…
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A Letter from Our President
Dear Friend of the Arizona Women’s Chorus, We are so grateful for your support these past years. Thanks to you, we have been able to reach more people, recruit more singers, and commission new pieces for women’s voices. Our reputation is growing, and we are bringing the joy of song to many more people.Why sing…
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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.
