Pass Over, Pass Through

The Princeton University Chapel Choir and their director, longtime friend-of-the-OCWC Dr. Nicole Aldrich, are traveling west to join us on March 18 and 19, 2023 for American composer Andrea Clearfield’s Tse Go La (“At the Threshold of This Life”), based on texts and music from her studies in northern Nepal, and presented with an ensemble that combines western instruments and Tibetan percussion. You’ll be transfixed by the poetry and transported by the music.

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COVID-19 Policies

Our top priority is the health and safety of our performers, volunteers, patrons, and community. We have updated these protocols and policies for our 2022 – 2023 season.

For the health and safety of our community, we recommend that our patrons be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations according to CDC guidelines. Masks will be optional, but are recommended when indoors. We will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative testing for entrance to our performances. Please visit our COVID-19 Protocols and Policies page for details, and check back periodically for updates.

COVID-19 Protocols and Policies

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The Orange County Women’s Chorus

The Orange County Women’s Chorus is an ensemble of more than 50 singing women representing more than 20 communities in Orange County as well as Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Our repertoire spans many eras and cultures, and ranges from the serious to the silly, but our commitment to performing quality music at the highest level never changes. We’ve been “causing treble” in Orange County since 1997, and as we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2022 – 2023, we are more excited than ever to bring our music to the community. The Orange County Women’s Chorus made our Carnegie Hall debut on June 27, 2022 with a spotlight performance followed by Franz Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass under the baton of Artistic Director, Eliza Rubenstein. We were named an “Outstanding Arts Organization” by Arts Orange County in 2014, and were a prizewinner at the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales in 2015.

Upcoming Performances

Look, Be, Leap!

We’ve been “causing treble” for a quarter century, and we want everyone to come to our party! You’ll hear a few songs you know, a handful you don’t, and the premiere of our newest commissioned work, by the wonderful Bay Area composer Ruth Huber. We’re singing about friendship, courage, struggle, and the joy and power of raising our voices together throughout the years. (And there will be cake, because it’s not a party without cake.)

Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m.

Adults, $30; seniors (65+), $25; students (with ID), $15

Upcoming Events

Invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration

25th Anniversary Party

Join us as we honor members Mary Langsdorf, Patricia Morgan, and Mary Watson-Bruce, who still sing with us today. Enjoy musical entertainment by one of our extremely talented sopranos, Stephanie Wright, and meet our special guest, award-winning composer and long-time friend of the OCWC, Dale Trumbore.

Silent and online auction | Mystery wine event | Hors d’oeuvres | Champagne toast and cash bar

Tickets are $75 per person.
Space is limited–purchase your tickets by April 15, 2023.
Cocktail casual attire | Valet parking included

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Latest News

OCWC singers Lindsie, Janelle, and Lizz at Carnegie Hall

Orange County Women’s Chorus debuts at Carnegie Hall!

The Orange County Women’s Chorus made our Carnegie Hall debut on June 27, 2022 with a Spotlight Performance, followed by a massed choir performance of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass under the baton of Artistic Director Eliza Rubenstein.

Donate to the tour scholarship fund to assist singers with future travel today!

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