Seattle Women’s Chorus Is Looking For A Few Good Singers!

September 10, 2025• byMichael Strangeways

Seattle Women’s Chorus aka SWC, is one of the biggest and most beloved LGBTQ+ choruses in the world. Part of the SWC/SMC (Seattle Men’s Chorus) family, they do concerts and events throughout the year. And, they’re always looking for fresh new voices…if you’re yearning to sing your heart out, the SWC will be holding auditions on Tuesday September 30th. Pre-registeration is required so go fill out the form: online audition registration form.

Seattle Women’s Chorus serves as a dynamic and powerful voice for LGBTQ+ and women’s social justice both in the greater Seattle area and throughout the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses network globally. Their shows feature creatively themed programs that include a broad spectrum of classical and popular music. September auditions are a chance for new voices to step into the spotlight and help bring the magic to life.

“Creating music with the Seattle Women’s Chorus is a true delight,” said Paul Caldwell, artistic director for Seattle Women’s Chorus and Seattle Men’s Chorus. “It’s incredibly rewarding to conduct this group of strong, empowered women and witness them put on performances that truly reflect who they are.”

This year, SWC welcomes a new resident conductor. Beth Ann Bonnecroy is a familiar and beloved figure in Seattle’s music scene, with more than three decades of experience as a performer, teacher, and conductor.

Bonnecroy and Caldwell are curating a SWC concert themed around legacy—honoring the music and stories we inherit, while shaping the ones we leave behind.

“I’m excited to get to know everyone, to make music that matters, and to carry forward the legacy of this incredible organization,” Bonnecroy said.

Since its founding in 2002, Seattle Women’s Chorus has toured the western United States and engaged in community projects with organizations such as Women for Women International, Lambert House, Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA), and many more. The Chorus has also had the privilege of performing alongside esteemed artists like actress Billie Wildrick, composer Bernice Johnson Reagon, country star Chely Wright, actress Kathy Najimy, and the comedic duo Dos Fallopia.

“Our voices have the power to change society through creative and engaging programs that foster community, highlight diverse experiences, and promote justice,” said Craig Coogan, executive director of Seattle Women’s Chorus and Seattle Men’s Chorus. “Seattle Women’s Chorus provides a space where women of all identities can express themselves through song.”

Seattle Women’s Chorus rehearsal obligations include Tuesday evenings through performance week and at minimum one Saturday rehearsal each concert cycle.

How to Audition:

Interested singers can complete the online audition registration form. Once registered, participants will receive details and preparation guidelines via email.

About Seattle Men’s Chorus – Seattle Women’s Chorus

The internationally renowned Seattle Men’s Chorus (founded in 1979) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (founded in 2002) together make one of the largest community choral organizations in North America and stand out among the largest LGBTQ-identified choruses in the world. Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus comprise one of the Pacific Northwest’s most vibrant music organizations, performing in Seattle’s most prestigious venues for an annual audience of more than 30,000 patrons across the Puget Sound. Collectively, there are more than 300 singing members, along with staff and volunteers who support both Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus. They are a leading voice for the LGBTQ+ community and offer both outreach events and main stage concert performances annually.

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.