BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SONG
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.
THE SOCO WOMEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS "AMERICANA: THE STORY OF OUR ROOTS”
Join us for a musical journey through the rich traditions of folk, spirituals, country, Tejano, and rock. With heartfelt storytelling and powerful melodies, this program celebrates the power of music to connect and transform.
Featuring songs made famous by Dolly Parton, Selena, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Lydia Mendoza, and Redbone, this concert brings beloved classics and new favorites to life. Plus, experience the world premiere of a stunning choral work by Appalachian composer Sherry Blevins, commissioned through our Bluebonnet Fund for New Music.
Tickets now on sale for Saturday, May 17 at 6pm and Sunday, May 18 at 4pm. Our Sunday performance will be ASL-interpreted.
SING WITH US!
We would love to hear your voice in our chorus. Learn about auditions, rehearsals, community service opportunities, performances, and more.
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.
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!
