Calliope Women’s Chorus, founded in 1976, is the second oldest feminist chorus in the United States. Calliope held its first self-produced concert in 1982 and continues to offer at least two full concert programs per season plus several community performances. In 1992, Calliope incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Calliope members are lesbian, bisexual, queer, straight, nonbinary, cis, trans, and more. Our concert themes and programming promote social change by increasing awareness about the subject of each concert and “keeping hope alive” for the people who work for change.

Our concerts provide a comfortable place for the LGBTQ+, ally, and feminist communities to gather, celebrate and renew spirits. Calliope members and supporters often say that participating is more than just attending an arts event; that it satisfies them both socially and spiritually. Singers who audition for Calliope are attracted to the supportive community and to making music with a group that believes it can communicate its mission—and make change—through song.

Calliope Women’s Chorus is a member of the Twin Cities’ Queer Music Consortium, Sister Singers Network, a national network of feminist women’s choruses, and GALA Choruses, an international network of LGBTQ+ choirs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

Calliope Women’s Chorus will provide employment and enforce employment policies and procedures without regard to race, age, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, status in regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.