Anna Crusis Women's Choir

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Anna Crusis Feminist Choir, "Beyond Boundaries, December, 2017
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Anna Crusis Women's Choir, poster by Gale B. Russo for June 14, 1980 Concert

The ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir is the longest-running feminist choir in the United States, founded in 1975 by Catherine Roma, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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History

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 Davidson became director in 2012. [13]

Awards Received

References

  1. 1 2 Follet, Joyce (June 19–20, 2005). "Catherine Roma" (PDF). Voices of Feminism Oral History Project. Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  2. ↑ Doane, Kathleen (2004). "MUSE's muse: How Catherine Roma created a women's choir that sings in a diverse key". Cincinnati Magazine.
  3. ↑ "The Dr. Catherine Roma Women Composers Commissioning Project". GALA Choruses. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ Shea, Kathleen (January 24, 1992). "Anna Crusis: Many Voices, One Spirit". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ Rehwoldt, Sheri (2003). "Singing Loud and Proud". Visions Today: News and Views of the Gay and Lesbian Community (Winter): 24–27.
  6. ↑ Slodki, Linda (May 28, 2009). "Mt. Airy-based feminist choir at 35th anniv. Concert". The Chestnut Hill Local. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  7. ↑ "PRIDE CELEBRATION to Kick Off Pride Week in Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center, 6/3". Broadway World. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ Mabaso, Alaina (March 7, 2013). "Mt. Airy Art Garage to host series of events commemorating International Women's Day". Newsworks. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Russell, Ruth R. (January 8, 1987). "Choir to present message in music at King tribute". Chestnut Hill Local.
  11. ↑ Mckelvey, Anita (2007). "The Passions of Anna Crusis". Philadelphia Music Makers. 6 (2): 47–49.
  12. ↑ Foster, Chris (June 7–13, 1983). "Anna Crusis Women's Choir's swan song a joyous one". Au Courant.
  13. ↑ "Meet Anna's Artistic Director & Staff". annacrusis.org. February 18, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ 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 July 16, 2014.
  15. ↑ "NEA Award for collaborative concert with The Philadelphia Singers". Sister Cities Girlchoir. April 17, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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