Boise Women’s Chorus
Boise Women’s Chorus (BWC) was founded in 2015, with the goal of creating a more inclusive choral sound and expanding BGMC’s mission of LGBTQ+ advocacy to incorporate women’s rights and activism. BWC sang its first concert in September 2015 with 18 singers and has grown to more than 80 voices today.
BWC, like BGMC, is constantly building a diverse musical ensemble and expanding its programming to spread a message of love and inclusion for women, LGBTQ+ and all marginalized persons through song. BWC has now established itself as a well-known and respected arts organization in the Treasure Valley, often invited to sing at a variety of events and collaborate with groups like Pride and National Organization for Women.
In June 2024, under the leadership of Artistic Director Lindsay Whittig, BWC took more than 40 of its members to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in a collaboration with National Concerts and Vox Femina of Los Angeles. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, we performed at the fabled hall with two choruses, singing an advanced repertoire that included two newly commissioned pieces.
Voices from Boise Women’s Chorus
Hear what some of our singers have to say about their experience with the BWC community and why they love to sing with us.
BWC auditions
Auditions take place each year in August, but we welcome inquiries at any time. (Please use the contact form to send us your message.) Auditions include vocal drills, pitch-matching exercises, sight-reading or singing a prepared song, depending on the chorus’s and the artistic director’s needs for a given season. We admit singers with musical experience or those willing to work hard to learn their music. Practice aids, including part tracks for each vocal range, are available on our member portal, Chorus Connection.
BWC membership
Membership in Boise Women’s Chorus opens up a world of opportunities, along with some responsibilities. If you are invited to join the chorus, rehearsals are held 7 to 9 pm every Tuesday night during the season, and regular attendance is expected. We ask singers to pay dues to help cover our operating costs. It’s a big commitment but immensely rewarding and tons of fun.
We have many chances throughout the year to appear not only at our own concerts but also at other events and venues, including Boise Pride, the State Capitol, Payette Brewery, JUMP, Festival of the Trees and more. There are opportunities to volunteer at our events as well as take on leadership roles for those who have an interest and skills to share. At whatever level you choose to participate, you will meet new people, make new friends and become part of a family that loves and supports one another while making beautiful music together!