It supports a wide range of musical opportunities for its members along with outreach to encourage other women in their musical pursuits. In 2006 the idea to develop a chorus of women’s voices on the Olympic Peninsula was seeded by Choral Director Joy A. Lingerfelt, and 11 women who loved to sing responded. In the two decades that have passed, the group has evolved into a 501c3 non-profit with a s
emi-professional sound and over 20 SSAA voices. In addition to their love of music, the members of NWWC are bonded by a common goal expressed in the group’s mission statement:
The underlaying mission of this corporation is to offer women the opportunity to master and perform fine choral music, to expose the community to great music beautifully performed, and to share our knowledge and experience with other women, especially the young. The organization shall seek to provide musical and outreach opportunities for its members by actively supporting a wide range of singing opportunities, which may include full chorale, small ensemble, and solo singing either a ca****la or accompanied. As part of its outreach, concert proceeds not absorbed by operating expenses contribute to an annual scholarship selected from local applicants endeavoring to pursue higher education in music as well as experiences for the Chorale members to broaden their exposure to choral singing. But at the heart of it all is the music. Each Fall and Spring the Chorale presents a concert comprised of pieces that challenge even its most trained vocalists. The concert lineup never disappoints in touching hearts with a global and cultural diversity, humor and beauty. The Chorale is proudly led by the talented Joy A. Lingerfelt as Director with Kristin Quigley Brye as her gifted Collaborative Pianist. The Chorale is privileged to have such talent at the helm. LINGERFELT, Director
Joy A. Lingerfelt is the founding director of NW Women’s Chorale, starting the group in 2006. With advanced Music degrees from Southern Illinois University and Pacific Lutheran University, Ms. Lingerfelt also served as chorus master in establishing the Port Angeles Symphony Chorus. A member of the American Choral Director’s Association, Ms. Lingerfelt is always on the lookout for innovative, well-crafted music that resonates both with the soul and the intellect. That, along with a distinct passion for exploring distant lands. KRISTIN QUIGLEY BRYE, Collaborative Pianist
Kristin Quigley Brye holds degrees in Horn and Collaborative Piano/Vocal Coaching from Pacific Lutheran University and North Carolina School of the Arts. She was Music Administrator and Assistant/Cover Conductor at Anchorage Opera for 6 years and has been repetiteur for Tacoma Opera and Reno Opera in addition to a founding member of the Pacific Brass Quintet. She is presently an adjunct professor of Piano at Peninsula College, and the Director of Music at First United Methodist Church. Auditions for NW Women’s Chorale are held each Fall and Spring following that season’s concert. It is requested that those interested in participation attend a concert prior to inquiry to understand the type of music you will enjoy with us and the level of challenge. For information on joining or to make a donation, please contact Joy Lingerfelt at [email protected].
