With the support from the California Arts Council Sacramento Women’s Chorus (SWC) will:
1) expand access to choral performances and instructional programs,
2) build a renewed social media presence to attract younger members and members from under-represented community members, and;
3) increase our capacity as a women’s chorus to engage in community outreach.
Developing choral performance skills will be accomplished via a Masterclass for chorus members taught by Deke Sharon, American arranger, composer, director, and producer of contemporary a cappella music.
Organizational re-branding and building a new informational website will enhance the community’s knowledge of the chorus and assist with recruiting new members and attracting a larger audience.
Attendance at the Sister Singers Network Festival in Chicago (2026), will provide the chorus opportunities to perform, network and attend outreach workshops with women throughout the country.
SWC’s core program is choral music performance provided by women. Our
performances highlight issues affecting women, such as gender equity, and
domestic violence awareness. We also partner with other local community
organizations focused upon women’s issues. We also fund raise with
proceeds going to support women’s causes, including scholarships for senior
high school females, with an interest in the arts, food drives for local food
distribution centers, and feminine hygiene items for high school girls.

