A Note from the Artistic Director

Eliza Rubenstein 

When I was a kid in St. Louis, our local classical public radio station aired a regular show called "King of Instruments," devoted entirely to music for the organ. It was "appointment radio" for me (okay, admittedly, I was an odd child), because even through the plastic speaker of my little clock radio, the sounds of the pipe organ reached me at a deep place that I couldn't have described in words but that I felt resonating through every part of my soul.

Organ repertoire doesn't turn up much on the radio anymore, and live organ music is becoming harder and harder to find, as churches replace pipes and consoles with guitars and drums. But the OCWC is pleased to offer you the chance to experience the most glorious of instruments--and the original "surround sound" audio system!--in person, as we team up with the fabulous William Wells to present Mighty Pipes at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church.

Highlights of the program include Poulenc's haunting Litanies de le Vierge Noire, Stephen Sametz's kicky "I Cannot Dance, O Lord," Mendelssohn's majestic Veni, Domine, and--a perennial OCWC favorite--Brahms's "Psalm 13." You'll also hear William Wells play some of his best-loved solo works, and if you come early, he'll give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the instrument and its workings!

Get your tickets now, as Mighty Pipes will only take place once in Orange County! (Can't make Saturday's show? You can hear an abbreviated version of the concert in Long Beach on Sunday the 24th; see our website for details!) If you already know and love the sound and feel of a pipe organ, we probably don't have to twist your arm--and if not, we hope you'll come experience it!

Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Meet the organ at 6:30 p.m.

St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach

Adults: $25  Seniors (65+): $20  Students with ID: $10

Group discounts of 10% available for groups of six or more!
Order online today!

OCWC Launches New Mission and Values 

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

What we aspire to be. 

The Orange County Women's Chorus is nationally regarded as an artistic and organizational leader in women's choral music.

Values

We, the board members and singers of the Orange County Women's Chorus value:

• Excellence: The Orange County Women's Chorus pursues artistic excellence by recruiting talented and dedicated musicians, preparing and performing choral music with the highest level of artistic integrity, and commissioning new works for women's voices.
• Community: The Orange County Women's Chorus fosters a deeply felt sense of community among its members. We support each other, have fun, and work together to achieve artistic excellence. The OCWC strives to extend this sense of community to our audiences, collaborators, and donors.
• Diversity: The Orange County Women's Chorus embraces different perspectives and abilities. We are women who come from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and professions, ranging in age from young adult to retirees. We are committed to performing music from different cultures and eras, in original languages. 
• Leadership: The Orange County Women's Chorus is an advocate for women's choral music and for women in music. We commission and perform new work for women's voices and we offer opportunities for women to develop expertise and gain recognition as singers and conductors. Our board is actively engaged in organizational development, and is committed to adopting best practices for nonprofits and lifelong learning.