Contact Us...

Chorus Director Terrie Ashbaugh ta1sings@aol.com

Mailing address: Southern Arizona Women's Chorus PO Box 64576 Tucson, AZ 85728-4576

Telephone: 520.404.3148

Membership Information: Virgie Coen  520.743.9003  Virgcoezony@aol.com

Events/Bookings: Mary Ellen Essiambre 520.403.1355   mee94954@yahoo.com

 

  
 

Membership in the chorus...

Quick Notes for Prospective Members

  • The SAWC is a non-profit, non-affiliated corporation. Our members celebrate the joy of choral singing and promote its benefits through public performance and education. 
  • Governance: The SAWC is governed by a community Board of Directors. Working groups of chorus members are responsible for day-to-day activities such as membership, concert events, monthly socials, costumes, ASCAP licensing/royalties, and music library. An Executive Committee headed by the Chorus Chair presides over the committee heads and serves as liaison to the Board of Directors.  
  • Artistic Director : Terrie Ashbaugh, M.M.
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  • Practice : Mondays 7-9 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church, Magee/La Canada.
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  • Musical Genre : Eclectic mix of popular, classical, folk, Broadway, International, seasonal.
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  • Auditions/Voice Sections : Auditions are conducted by our Artistic Director to determine ability to carry a tune, voice range and appropriate singing section - Alto I, Alto II, Soprano I, or Soprano II. 
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  • Deciding about Membership: Guests are invited to participate in two practice sessions. Continued participation requires a membership commitment. 
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  • Concerts : Two major ticketed events - Winter Holiday Concert in December, Spring Concert usually in May, approximately 30 small sing-out concerts throughout the year (some daytime, some evening, around 15 per season). 
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  • Tuition: $100 for the Fall season, $100 for the Spring season. Whole year paid in advance is $180. Payment flexibility and Scholarship support handled by the Chorus Chair. 
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  • Other fees : Formal costume for Winter/Spring concerts purchased for approximately $100. 
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  • E-mail listserv : Members with an E-mail address can receive chorus messages via a listserv. Those without E-mail access are assigned a communication