Anna Crusis Women's Choir
The ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir is the longest-running feminist choir in the United States, founded in 1975 by Catherine Roma, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History
[edit]Catherine Roma formed the Anna Crusis Women's Choir in 1975 after moving to Philadelphia to teach music at Abington Friends School.[1][2][3] She was its artistic director from 1975 to 1983.[1] Under her leadership, the choir often made decisions through a process similar to Quaker consensus, in which all members had a voice.[4]
ANNA Crusis has an educational and social focus.[5][6] It has supported LGBTQ+ issues and has performed with other groups at events such as International Women's Day and Philly Pride.[7][8] The choir traditionally includes a sign language interpreter at its concerts.[9]
Jane Hulting was musical director of the choir from 1983 to 2005.[10][11][12] Hulting took a sabbatical year in 2003 during which Jacqueline Coren was interim director. She took over upon Hulting's departure in 2005, acting as musical director until 2011.[citation needed] Miriam Davison became director in 2011.[citation needed]
Awards Received
[edit]- 1988, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom local awards; main awards to poet Sonia Sanchez and singer-songwriter Holly Near.[13]
- 2014, National Endowment for the Arts Award, jointly to The Philadelphia Singers, Sister Singers GirlChoir, and Anna Crusis Women's Choir, to fund "Women Aloud: Celebrating Women in Music" concert, March 2016.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Follet, Joyce (19–20 June 2005). "Catherine Roma" (PDF). Voices of Feminism Oral History Project. Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ Doane, Kathleen (2004). "MUSE's muse: How Catherine Roma created a women's choir that sings in a diverse key". Cincinnati Magazine.
- ^ "The Dr. Catherine Roma Women Composers Commissioning Project". GALA Choruses. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ Shea, Kathleen (24 January 1992). "Anna Crusis: Many Voices, One Spirit". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Rehwoldt, Sheri (2003). "Singing Loud and Proud". Visions Today: News and Views of the Gay and Lesbian Community (Winter): 24–27.
- ^ Slodki, Linda (28 May 2009). "Mt. Airy-based feminist choir at 35th anniv. Concert". The Chestnut Hill Local. Archived from the original on 7 June 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ "PRIDE CELEBRATION to Kick Off Pride Week in Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center, 6/3". Broadway World. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Mabaso, Alaina (7 Mar 2013). "Mt. Airy Art Garage to host series of events commemorating International Women's Day". Newsworks. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Marder, Diana (June 10, 2010). "Do Re She: The Anna Crusis Women's Choir is celebrating 35 years of "singing with a purpose."". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Russell, Ruth R. (January 8, 1987). "Choir to present message in music at King tribute". Chestnut Hill Local.
- ^ Mckelvey, Anita (2007). "The Passions of Anna Crusis". Philadelphia Music Makers. 6 (2): 47–49.
- ^ Foster, Chris (June 7–13, 1983). "Anna Crusis Women's Choir's swan song a joyous one". Au Courant.
- ^ Moore, Alexis (October 15, 1988). "Poet, Singer And Local Women To Be Honored". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ "NEA Award for collaborative concert with The Philadelphia Singers". Sister Cities Girlchoir. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
External links
[edit]- Anna Crusis Women's Choir, official website
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