Looking for a musical home in southern Vermont? Ready for a warm and welcoming community? Want to sing, laugh, cry, and feel the supreme joy that comes from voices joined in song? The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus may be right for you.
If you are at least 10 years of age, identify as female or non-binary, and have a vocal range that comfortably includes the A in the middle of the treble staff, you qualify!
PLAY “A”
“Singing has the ability to instantly transport me to a place of spiritual bliss. Sharing this with 80 to 100 other women, who are also singing from their hearts, is just as about as good as life gets!”
-Paula
Rehearsals
We begin with vocal warm ups and stretching. Next we work on beautiful and uplifting songs chosen by Becky, our musical director. Chorus members learn all music aurally – that is, entirely by listen and repeat. We do not use music in our concerts, so words and music is memorized. Singers practice independently between sessions with the help of provided on-line resources. These include sound tracks, lyrics, and sometimes sheet music.
The Music
The musical program features an eclectic mix from around the world, songs that are both spirited and spiritual. Many pieces involve 3 to 5-part harmonies, while others are rounds. We often include instrumental performances by local guest musicians.
Listen to some samples from our CD
Covid Policies
While the pandemic restrictions are over, our priority is to keep our singers safe. We are consistently balancing the needs of chorus members with our ability to sing in a large group setting. Masking is now optional in our rehearsals and concerts. Our current policies for rehearsals and concerts can be found here.
Fees
Fees are used for staff, facilities, music licenses, musicians, and other incidental costs. The fee per semester for in-person rehearsals is on a sliding scale of $85-$180 ($160 being the “true cost”). BWC also provides financial assistance to make Chorus accessible to all.
“This is my first season with BWC & I have never met so many kind and welcoming people in my entire life.” – Lori
Fall 2024 Rehearsal Options
SPRING 2025 All-Day Rehearsal: Feb 1st. Weekly Rehearsals begin March 6th.
Choose ONE Rehearsal
Thursday mornings 10-12
Brattleboro Music Center
Relaxed singing, with option to sing 2-3 songs in Mother’s Day concert.
Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30
First Congregational Church, West Brattleboro
All singers who want to sing in the concert must attend evening rehearsals this spring.
ABOUT SPRING REHEARSALS
Spring 2025: Our first rehearsal will be all-day February 1st. Weekly rehearsals start March 6. Evening rehearsals will be for those who will be singing in the Mother’s Day concert. Morning singers will have the option to sing two or three songs in the concert, but will have some different songs, and a goal of singing together for fun, not so much about preparation. Switching back and forth between rehearsals will not be possible.
How to Register
Registration is done online using the links below. Though written to returning singers, it is helpful to read the registration letter (green button above) before enrolling. If you would like a paper version of the registration or financial aid forms, just print out the last two pages from the above button and mail them with payment to:
Brattleboro Women’s Chorus
P.O. Box 2591 Brattleboro, VT 05303
RETURNING SINGERS
Get ready for another
fun session!
Our next session begins with an
All-Day Rehearsal on
February 1, 2025
Can’t sing this term but want to support the BWC?
NEW SINGERS
Ready to join? Great!
Our next session begins with an All-Day Rehearsal on
February 1, 2025
We will kick off the spring with an all-day rehearsal on Feb. 1st. Recordings will then be available to listen to until our first weekly rehearsal on March 6th.
We can’t wait to meet you!
