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P.O. Box 80077, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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P.O. Box 80077, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Calliope Women's Chorus celebrates the voices, power, strength and diversity of women. We cherish our roots in the lesbian community, and welcome all women to join with us in singing with excellence and pride. Our songs are sent forth as a source of healing and joy, to soothe hearts and stir spirits. We offer our music in support of change towards freedom, justice and equality. |
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A-MUSE-SING ABOUT US
Calendar PREVIOUS CONCERTS
Grounded in Song
Seasons of Light |
...FALL CONCERT !!
Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 pm The program includes a variety of musical styles with music as sung by Pat Humphries, Holly Near, Pete and Lou Berryman, Ann Reed, Wyrd Sisters, and Martina McBride along with classical settings of texts by May Sarton and Emily Dickinson. The chorus will perform "Take Heart," a moving tribute to global women by Ysaye Barnwell, one of the founding members of Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Music by several local composers and arrangers will be heard: Libby Larsen's
"If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking"; Ann Reed's "Walk," an empowering narrative about
domestic violence; a war protest, "1000 Grandmothers," arranged by J. David Moore; and two pieces
arranged by Dorothy Williams, "Independence Day" and "Swimming to the Other Side." Of special
interest is Janika Vandervelde's "Who Cries for the Mothers?" from her larger multimedia performance
event, Why Don't My Eyes Refuse to See?, which explores the social costs of war and celebrates the
tenacity of the human spirit. Calliope Women's Chorus will join with other local artists and
social activists in performances of the entire work on March 8 and 9.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $5 for children ages 14 and under.
A printable poster can be downloaded here Concert Location can be found on this clickable mapSpring concerts (late May or early June) will present music from the Pacific Rim.
Calliope also has a "Descant Section" for those who would like
to be involved in Chorus projects and activities,
but do not want to sing. Would you like more information? email us or phone 612-285-5835 Calliope Concerts are made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature. . |
A concert acknowledging the victims of violence due to war, terrorism, and domestic abuse while
celebrating the hope, strength and courage of women striving for peace.