The West Hartford Women’s Chorale (WHWC) is an ensemble of female singers who perform classical, jazz and popular music.

Its mission is to provide a fun, challenging opportunity for artistic growth and development, regardless of prior vocal music training or experience to all women who share the love of singing. WHWC seeks to provide continuing vocal music education in our community through performances and community collaborations.

Founded in 2004, the group is led by co-presidents Karen Bachman and Sheila Nussbaum and a board who assist a professional music director.

For more information, please e-mail: info@wh-womens-chorale.org

Membership in the WHWC is on an annual basis from September to June. Membership is open to women ages 18 and older. Student singers are welcome.

WHWC is a non-audition choir. The first two rehearsals of the season are open rehearsals. Open rehearsals for the 2009-2010 season will be held on September 8 and 15, 2009. Five-minute voice placement hearings are held during open rehearsals. Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Camerata is a small, auditioned choir designed to compliment the performances of the West Hartford Women’s Chorale by performing works more suited to that of a small ensemble. Camerata will also rehearse weekly on Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 p.m. Camerata auditions will be held on September 15, 2009 starting at 8:30 p.m..