Here you will find notes from our Artistic Director, guest columns from alumnae, families, and faculty, sneak peeks into the rehearsal process, travel diaries from tours and competitions, and much more.
We have all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But when it comes to youth in foster care, the phrase takes on a new meaning. When a young person enters the foster care system, their health and wellbeing becomes the shared responsibility of our community. Unfortunately, youth in foster care […]
Wow, time flies! One month ago, I was stepping into the SGC office for the first time as Stacia processed audition requests, sent out invoices, and set up my desk (perhaps all simultaneously…? She’s a wonder!) to make sure I had everything I needed to jump in. It was a day jam-packed with information and […]
The Seattle Girls Choir is excited to welcome Meaghan Leferink as our new Executive Director! “We are incredibly happy to welcome Meaghan into the SGC family! Her enthusiasm for the nonprofit arts environment is contagious, and her unmistakable passion for SGC’s mission clearly stems from her direct, first-hand experience of the power of choral music. […]
It was quite a successful night! The annual CABARET did more than just raise money for our choirs. It bonded families, created memories and provided a fun way for the younger choir families to peek at what the older choir gets up to when charged with providing toe tapping entertainment. In case you missed it, […]
Dear Seattle Girls Choir Community, I am very excited to introduce our newest faculty member, Jaci Cummings, who will be taking over both Dolcine and Vivissimi in the Fall. In fact, she has already started, having led the first ever (and wildly successful) Vivissimi Day Camp last week. I’ve known Jaci for years, first socially […]
In a few weeks, Cantamus and Prime Voci will be competing in international music festivals. I thought folks might be curious to know a little about the history of these competitions, as well as their place in Seattle Girls Choir’s history. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Wales has a long tradition of local music festivals called […]