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Current Work
We began performing as a group at Emmanuel Church in Boston at a rally for same-sex marriage in March 2004, went on to open Boston’s Gay Pride week with a performance at Faneuil Hall in June, and ended that week singing at the Pride Interfaith service at Old South Church. Later in June, we produced our first full concert in collaboration with Another Octave: Connecticut Women’s Chorus.
In July, many members of Voices Rising and Another Octave traveled to Montreal where we joined 6000 other singers at the quadrennial international GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of) Choruses festival. We performed in two concerts – our first time on an international stage!
In August, we launched a small ensemble of wedding singers, providing the music for a lovely wedding in Newburyport, MA. We have a repertoire at the ready and we look forward to future engagements.
We have had a remarkable first 10 months of life. In September, we grew from 32 singers to over 50. We recently participated in a 14 chorus concert which raised over $13,000 in Tsunami relief. |
History
Voices Rising was born in February 2004 in a living room full of women who wanted to sing together. We were fortunate to have singers in all vocal ranges, lots of enthusiasm, vision, and many willing people to do the work of starting a new chorus. To our delight, Leora Zimmer agreed to be our Artistic Director and we began rehearsing on February 17. Temple Israel in Boston has provided us with a welcoming home.
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Contact
PO Box 3386
Jamaica Plain, MA
02130
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Artist Location
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Type of artist
Performer
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General Themes
Feminism/Gender Issues, Activism/Social Justice, Sexuality |
| Last updated on February 2nd, 2005 |
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