Calliope Feminist Choir
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Calliope is a choir of feminists who live in the foothills of Appalachia, who love to sing, and who recognize that singing together creates both joy and community. Our feminism unites us in our dedication to performing music honoring and promoting justice, peace, equality and right relationship with the earth and its inhabitants. Calliope celebrates women’s culture through songs of beauty and spirit composed and arranged primarily by women, and we welcome singers who identify as women. Striving for excellence within our musically diverse group of singers, we choose music that challenges and entertains so that both singers and audiences can connect emotionally and be moved to thought and action. Our feminism is also reflected in our valuing inclusivity and accessibility for singers and performers. Free childcare is provided for singers. We offer a sliding scale for all dues and performance tickets as part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness. Our concerts are now accompanied by American Sign Language interpretation.
Formed in 1993, Calliope grows out of the women’s music movement. “Like any political song movement, its music challenges, comforts, educates, and invites the heart to fall in love with a new perspective on life and humanity” (Holly Near). We are a member of Sister Singers’ Network, connecting us to women’s choirs around the U.S. that share our musical and social vision. |
Currently under the direction of Debra Spangler and accompanied by former director, Nancy Pierce, Calliope performs a full concert annually and sings at events in support of community organizations. For the last several years, we have also performed once or twice annually for women inmates at SE Ohio Regional Jail. Please contact us if you would like us to sing for your organization or event.
Photo: Mystic Images Photography |
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Please Support Us
Calliope offers a sliding scale for dues and concert tickets as part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness. Our budget includes purchasing music and music rights, venue costs, and paying our director, accompanists, guest artists, and other supporting professionals. Any support to help sustain our efforts will be much appreciated. Donations: Donations are welcome and tax-deductible. Checks can be sent to Calliope Feminist Choir, PO Box 475, Athens OH 45701-0457. Donations can also be made through Calliope’s FB page. |
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help with our concert receptions. Please e-mail us for more information: calliopefeministchoir [at] gmail.com. Sponsors: Concert sponsors reach 300 community-conscious supporters. We list our sponsors in our concert program on an attractive insert as a keepsake and reference for audience members. Please contact us if you would like to become a Calliope sponsor. Please contact us for more information: calliopefeministchoir@gmail.com or 740 517-7534 |