THE SOCO WOMEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS "LUX!: A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT”

LUX is Latin for "light," and this concert will explore the many facets of illumination through song. We have a powerful, lush choral repertoire lined up—from serene, meditative compositions to bold, triumphant works.

After the performance, stay for a festive reception with light snacks, desserts, and our now-famous annual silent auction!

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

THE SOCO WOMEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS "LUX!: A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT”

LUX is Latin for "light," and this concert will explore the many facets of illumination through song. We have a powerful, lush choral repertoire lined up—from serene, meditative compositions to bold, triumphant works.

After the performance, stay for a festive reception with light snacks, desserts, and our now-famous annual silent auction!

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Get a special preview of the SoCo Women’s Chorus's upcoming winter concert LUX! at the Austin Central Library. Experience a beautiful blend of voices as we perform selections that celebrate the theme of light.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique chance to enjoy an afternoon of choral music in one of Austin’s most iconic spaces. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to our performances, we welcome you to join us for this special event!

Free Admission!

Presented by the Austin Public Library in partnership with SoCo Women’s Chorus.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

The SoCo Women’s Chorus will be singing the National Anthem at this year’s Komen Central Texas “More Than Pink” Walk. We are grateful to be able to help support this fundraiser of the Susan G. Komen Foundation!

For information on joining the event as a participant, please see more details here.

We are thrilled to be participating in the American Artists Project’s Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote events this September 14th! We’ll be singing in both the 1pm and 3pm show. Stay tuned for event updates and more details. You can learn more on the event website:

“Join us as American Artists Project presents an exciting two part event where we will discuss the importance of using your voice and your vote in shaping our community. Come to be inspired, register to vote, or just to get cool from the Texas heat inside!

This first concert at 1:00 PM will feature an emotional theatrical presentation of selected scenes from the play Barbara Jordan: One Voice by Grammy nominated Broadway star Frenchie Davis who will also perform songs with the Christopher Spivey and Company gospel choir. Indian-American musician Nagavalli will be collaborating with musicians to bring her rich, soulful "Eastern Soul" music to life on stage.

Then grab your tickets, a snack, and stay for another powerful concert at 3:00pm featuring an impactful dance performance from trailblazing dance group The Rollettes, inspiring set from Latin power trio The Tiarras and more coming together to make a difference and create positive change.

Tickets for these concerts go on sale June 4, 2024.”

In-person auditions for our Fall/Winter 2024 session will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024. You may also complete a virtual audition anytime until August 25, 2024 to join for this session.

We invite all interested new and returning members to sign up for a 15 minute audition where you will be asked to 1) vocalize to test your range and 2) sing a familiar song a cappella (either The Star-Spangled Banner or a song of your choice). In-person auditions are private with Artistic Director Lisa Holt.

We welcome singers of all gender identities with voices in the treble range (soprano and alto).

We’ll be at the 2024 Austin Arts Mixer by KMFA & The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 15th from 5-7pm. Come meet us, say hi, and learn about how to join the chorus! The event is free if you RSVP and open to all.

Visit with 30+ local arts organizations about upcoming shows, seasons and other events. Enjoy lite bites from Alfred's Catering and sips from Tito's Handmade Vodka, STILL Austin, Best Little Wine & Books in Lockhart, and Poppi Soda. Plus, attendees will be entered to win door prizes from participating arts organizations. 

The event will be held at the KMFA building at 41 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702, conveniently located just north of Lady Bird Lake on Austin’s east side. There’s free parking around the building.

** Best of all - it's FREE when you RSVP in advance at kmfa.org/artsmixer **

We are so excited to have an official presence at Austin Pride this year! Please come say hi at our table in the festival area. If you’re thinking about auditioning for the fall, this is a great chance to come say hi and meet us. If you’re a current chorus member, come hang out so we can all enjoy pride together. Squee!

For more information on Austin Pride see their website: https://austinpride.org/pride-2024.

Ever been curious to try out singing in a choir as a hobby? Miss your high school chorus glory days and want to be able to sing again as an adult? Look no further than Sing Together ATX! Join SoCo Women’s Chorus for a lively evening at The Brewtorium and be part of a group sing-along featuring The Cranberries “Linger”. Cap off the evening by performing for the entire brewery audience.

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Under the guidance of our Artistic Director, Lisa Holt, participants will be divided into three sections to learn harmonies and creatively reinterpret this classic track. All levels of singers welcome -- especially total newbies. Come try out what choral singing is all about in a friendly environment. As a treble chorus, we welcome singers of all gender identities with voices in the treble range - soprano and alto (the higher parts). Lower voices (tenor and bass) are welcome to join the fun if you’re down with singing falsetto! The more the merrier.

Cap off the evening by performing for the entire brewery audience!

Ages 18+.

Immerse yourself in a world of wonder with music featuring enchanting fairy tales, myths and folklore from across the globe. The show will be held at the beautiful Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA on May 18th (6pm) and 19th (3pm). This performance will also feature a performance by the 2024 recipient of our annual Melody Claire Hall Vocal Scholarship. A reception will follow each performance.

Immerse yourself in a world of wonder with music featuring enchanting fairy tales, myths and folklore from across the globe. The show will be held at the beautiful Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA on May 18th (6pm) and 19th (3pm). This performance will also feature a performance by the 2024 recipient of our annual Melody Claire Hall Vocal Scholarship. A reception will follow each performance.

Right after our community performance at the Central Austin Library, we’re heading back to our roots down on South Congress Avenue. Did you know that our chorus was founded on Monroe & South Congress? It was!

When founding Artistic Director Janey Hall decided to put together a community women’s chorus, she brought some serious Austin flair to the endeavor. First, she recruited one member, Karen, who was a friend she had met while with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. They both missed the chorus and wanted to create something similar here in Austin. 

Legend has it that Karen rented a portable amp and microphone, grabbed Janey, and they strolled over to the bustling SoCo. 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.

So we’ll be honoring our origins by walking around and informally singing our hearts out somewhere between there and Guero’s for a bit. Times and locations can’t be guaranteed…but margaritas are definitely on the menu at some point.

Come join the SoCo Women’s Chorus at the Austin Central Library for a sneak peak of our upcoming spring concert: Legends & Fables. This event is free and open to all!

Auditions for our Season 12 spring semester will be held on January 7, 2024. Our spring concert will be at the KMFA Studios on May 18 & 19, 2024.

Come fly with us! If you happen to be flying in or out of the Austin Airport on December 20th, come rock out to our holiday show while waiting for your flight. This concert is for ticketed airport passengers only - no outside guests are allowed (sorry!).

Our Season Finale! Experience the magic of the holidays like never before with the SoCo Women's Chorus in our enchanting concert, “Holiday Movie Magic". Transport yourself into the heartwarming world of beloved holiday films as we bring to life the iconic songs that have become synonymous with the season. The concert will be followed by a reception and silent auction.

Our Season Finale! Experience the magic of the holidays like never before with the SoCo Women's Chorus in our enchanting concert, “Holiday Movie Magic". Transport yourself into the heartwarming world of beloved holiday films as we bring to life the iconic songs that have become synonymous with the season. The concert will be followed by a reception and silent auction.

The SoCo Women’s Chorus is delighted to participate in BookPeople's annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Station for nonprofits. From 5-9pm, we’ll be on hand to wrap your purchased items free of charge, with an optional donation to our chorus. Come say hello, ask about our favorite books, and learn more about our chorus.

The SoCo Women’s Chorus is delighted to participate in BookPeople's annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Station for nonprofits. From 5-9pm, we’ll be on hand to wrap your purchased items free of charge, with an optional donation to our chorus. Come say hello, ask about our favorite books, and learn more about our chorus.

The SoCo Women’s Chorus is delighted to participate in BookPeople's annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Station for nonprofits. From 5-9pm, we’ll be on hand to wrap your purchased items free of charge, with an optional donation to our chorus. Come say hello, ask about our favorite books, and learn more about our chorus.

Come join the SoCo Women’s Chorus at the Austin Central Library for a sneak peak of our upcoming winter concert: Holiday Movie Magic. We’ll be singing songs from some of your favorite holiday films. This event is free and open to all!

The SoCo Women’s Choir has been asked to sing the National Anthem at this year’s Komen Central Texas “More Than Pink” Walk. We are grateful to be able to help support this fundraiser of the Susan G. Komen Foundation!

The SoCo Women's Chorus will be taking part in the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Austin Arts Mixer at the new KMFA Building from 5-7p on Thursday, August 17. The event is free and open to all!

Join us for a lively Tuesday night at The Brewtorium brewpub and be part of a group sing-along featuring Radiohead's Creep. Under the guidance of our Artistic Director, Lisa Holt, participants will be divided into three sections to learn harmonies and creatively reinterpret the captivating Radiohead track. Cap off the evening by performing for the entire Brewtorium audience!