About Us

We believe in the power of the collective voices to transform society for the better. We believe that we are obligated to raise our voices through song to inspire action, raise awareness, and elicit positive change not only for women, but for our entire community. Using our collective voices, we seek to educate and empower the community by raising awareness and encouraging action around social issues that affect women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the greater Central Ohio community. Please join us for one of our upcoming events or feel free to reach out to us by phone, mail, or email.

Mission

The mission of the Columbus Women’s Chorus is to foster excellence and innovation in the performance and presentation of women’s music and, through our community of voices, to entertain and educate our audiences, enrich and enlighten minds and spirits, encourage societal change, and open hearts to diversity.

Vision

The Columbus Women’s Chorus (CWC) is a feminist chorus that celebrates life through the power of music. We perform music created and inspired by the lives and experiences of women from all walks of life.

Performances

CWC presents two main programs per year – a fall concert at the end of November, and a spring program in late April or early May, plus a variety of other performances, including benefits and collaborations with other groups. Chorus members normally rehearse on Mondays at the First Unitarian Universalist Church.
For more details, see the Join Us page.

Fifth Section

We welcome volunteers to the "fifth section" at any time throughout the year. We sing in four sections: Alto 1, Alto 2, Soprano 1, Soprano 2. Hence, fifth section. Fifth section members–some who sing, some who don't–help us with various tasks, including board service (only 1½ hours per month), which have kept the chorus going since 1989.

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Our 2024 Board of Directors

Lisa Springer, Artistic Director

Babette T. Gorman, President & Technology Director

Movie Blogger, Strict Grammarian

Allison H. Glasgow, Vice President & Grants Manager
Extrovert, Equity Promoter

Debbie Presser, Secretary & Chorus Liaison
Bassist, Wedding Officiant, Life Coach

Lisa Riebel, Treasurer
Crafter, Handywoman