COMMUNITY
BWC welcomes women of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of musical experience. The chorus is a safe, multigenerational community where women can experience the joy of music together, improve singing skills, and connect with each other artistically, spiritually, and socially.

CREATIVITY
For many members, participation in BWC is a way of taking care of themselves. Chorus rehearsals are a structured time apart form the demands of ordinary life. Singing provides a creative experience that many describe as meditative or spiritual.

SONG
The heart of the Chorus experience is learning songs drawn from choral traditions around the world. Many songs are taught orally.
Musical selections, chosen by Director Becky Graber, give voice to the values of Chorus members, celebrate universal themes, and are spirited and inspiring. The Chorus approaches music as a medium with unique power for speaking truth.
Public performances in the winter and spring provide a focus for preparation of songs and enable Chorus members to share their music with the wider community. Audiences value the Chorus's accessible repertoire and authenticity of expression.

HISTORY
The Brattleboro Women's Chorus was founded in the fall of 1996 by conductor Becky Graber, incorporated in the State of Vermont in January of 2002, and recognized as a 501(c)(3) in April of 2003.
Since it's founding the chorus has grown to a group of 100 or so Brattleboro area women and girls who sing together Wednesday nights and present two annual concert weekends.
The chorus welcomes new members, in both the fall and the spring semesters. There is no audition for the Brattleboro Women's Chorus, and all women and girls over ten are welcome. Financial aid is offered to make it possible for all local women to join our group.
The chorus operates in two semesters, one from September to mid-November, and the second from early February to mid May. The chorus performs very occasionally for special events in the Brattleboro area, and offers workshops and arts activities for chorus members and the greater Brattleboro community.

MISSION STATEMENT
We prepare and present concerts, allowing women an opportunity to practice and improve their vocal skills, harmonize with others, and increase their self-esteem and confidence through music. Through community concerts and workshops, performed by the chorus and incorporating professional musicians, we provide rural audiences with an opportunity to experience live, quality group musical performances and gatherings.