Group photo of SoCo Women’s Chorus smiling in black attire at Austin Central Library, with several singers holding Braille note takers.

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SONG

Conductor leading the SoCo Women's Chorus during a concert. Chorus members sing from music folders in the background. — Meet Our Chorus

**SoCo Women’s Chorus** is an auditioned community treble chorus based in Austin, Texas. We were founded in 2012 to provide Central Texas singers with the experience of musical artistry and excellence through choral singing. Our chorus is dedicated to reflecting Austin’s diversity and providing community service through music.

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SoCo Women's Chorus members performing concert, each holding music folders and singing intently. — SING WITH US!

We would love to hear your voice in our chorus. Learn about auditions, rehearsals, community service opportunities, performances, and more.

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Audience member recording the SoCo Women's Chorus with a phone during a concert, with the chorus singing in the background. — Show Your Support

The SoCo Women’s Chorus is a nonprofit organization that depends on the generous support of our local community. Help us share the gift of music.

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WHY THE NAME “SOCO”?

Did you know that our chorus was founded on South Congress & Monroe? When founding Artistic Director Janey Ryan decided to put together a community chorus in 2012, she brought some serious Austin flair to the endeavor. First, she recruited one member, Karen, who was a friend she had met while singing with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. They both missed the chorus and wanted to create a similar home for women and LGBTQIA+ treble singers here in Austin.

Legend has it that Karen rented a portable amp and microphone, grabbed Janey, and they strolled over to bustling SoCo. SoCo was not only a gathering place for them, but the epicenter of the Austin values of “Be Yourself” and “Keep Austin Weird” and this playful creativity and warmhearted belonging was foundational to their vision for the chorus. They set about singing, chatting, and recruiting.

After one afternoon, a very memorable impromptu performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, a Craigslist post, and some coffee shop flyers, they had over 70 auditions for that original chorus. And the name “SoCo” just stuck!