San Diego Women's Chorus

San Diego Women's Chorus San Diego Women’s Chorus is a lesbian-identified, feminist community of musicians that welcomes LGBTQ+ and straight ally members.

SDWC strives to be a safe feminist space that encourages creativity, celebrates diversity, and inspires social action. The San Diego Women's Chorus is a non-audition, lesbian-identified community chorus that supports and affirms the music of women, and lesbian and gay composers and arrangers. Our members are feminist-spirited people with a strong sense of social conscience who work to entertain an

d educate the LGBT community and the San Diego community at large. The music of SDWC speaks to issues as diverse as human rights, love, world peace, religious freedom, environmental harmony, inclusion and cultural diversity. The San Diego Women's Chorus was established in 1987 by Cynthia Lawrence-Wallace, a well-known community activist. That first group was made up of 14 members who rehearsed in Cynthia's living room. Several of those founding members are still active singing members today. Interested in joining the San Diego Women’s Chorus? We welcome women, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and transgender individuals who sing in the Soprano/Alto (treble) range.

09/07/2026

It was lovely to sing the national anthem ON THE PITCH for the San Diego Wave FC! Plus they went on to beat Louisville coming back from behind. I think San Diego Women's Chorus is a good luck charm!

Last season, we were fortunate to perform this lovely arrangement that uses the words of late poet, Wendell Berry. Pleas...
09/04/2026

Last season, we were fortunate to perform this lovely arrangement that uses the words of late poet, Wendell Berry. Please enjoy our rendition
of Joan Szymko’s setting of The Peace of Wild Things.

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,

I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.

I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.

And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.



The Peace of Wild Things Music: Joan SzymkoWords: Wendell BerryC...

A group of SDWC singers will be on the pitch at Snapdragon Stadium tonight before the San Diego Wave FC match as we kick...
08/28/2026

A group of SDWC singers will be on the pitch at Snapdragon Stadium tonight before the San Diego Wave FC match as we kick off the evening’s festivities with the Star Spangled banner. If you’re coming to the game, make sure to get here early!

We looked through our performances and found a couple more Dolly Parton songs - here's arguably her most recognizable! 9...
08/26/2026

We looked through our performances and found a couple more Dolly Parton songs - here's arguably her most recognizable! 9 to 5.

Nine to FiveMusic and Lyrics: Dolly PartonArranger: Ed LojeskiCo...

Dolly Parton had a unique way of bringing people together through her music. An LGBTQ+ ally, she was know for her big he...
08/25/2026

Dolly Parton had a unique way of bringing people together through her music. An LGBTQ+ ally, she was know for her big heart and quick wit as much as for her musical performances.

Here is our performance of Dolly’s “World On Fire”, arranged by Ash.

World on FireMusic and Lyrics: Dolly PartonArranged by AshConduc...

08/19/2026

Time is ticking to join the San Diego Women's Chorus Fall season! New Member Orientation is Wendesday 8/19, and we want YOU to join us! To RSVP, email [email protected] to let us know whether you will be attending, or with any questions you have. Orientation is at Metropolitan Community Church from 6:30-8:30PM. Come find your home with the SDWC.
A bit more about SDWC: We are proudly trans- and nonbinary- inclusive, welcoming women and people of other marginalized genders who sing in the Soprano/Alto (treble) range. As a non-profit community chorus, SDWC entertains and inspires audiences with music that highlights diverse themes, from human rights to world peace, from environmental harmony to cultural diversity. SDWC supports and affirms the music of women and LGBTQ+ composers and arrangers.

What an absolute joy to perform Shine for an audience last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us. This concert is r...
07/26/2026

What an absolute joy to perform Shine for an audience last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us. This concert is really something special and we can’t wait to perform it again today at 4PM (PT)! 

We hope to see you at the Joan, or tuned in via the livestream if you can’t be there in person.

🎟️ https://www.sdwc.org/home/upcoming-events/



📸 credit Suzanna Krivulskaya

07/25/2026

Last night, Shine came to life during tech rehearsal at The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — and we can’t wait for you to experience it this weekend! 🌈

From the lights and music to the moments that bring our stories together, every detail is coming into place for an unforgettable Pride celebration with San Diego Women’s Chorus.

This is just a glimpse of what’s waiting for you… ✨

Join us this Saturday or Sunday for Shine and experience the energy, joy, and connection of voices raised together.

🎟️ Tickets + livestream: https://www.sdwc.org/home/upcoming-events/

We’ll see you at The Joan!

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