Join the Zia Singers!

Audition Information:

 

Zia Singers is an all-women chorus that rehearses every Tuesday afternoon from 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm. We perform two annual concert series, one in January and one in May or June. Auditions usually take place in August, with rehearsals starting mid-September. For the audition, please prepare are 3 min song of your choosing that showcases your vocal range. 

Mission Statement:

Zia Singers promotes joy by championing the love and craft of women's choral music through public performances, education, and outreach.

A community chorus of women of all ages with a wide range of prior musical experience, Zia Singers

• fosters creative expression through singing;
• strives for musical excellence through the process of continued learning;
• inspires interest in the choral arts through performance;
• builds bridges and camaraderie among its members, audiences, and the public.

History:

Zia Singers, a Santa Fe women’s choral ensemble, originated as a group of voice students of singer and voice teacher Marilyn Barnes. Founded in 1993, the first group of women met in Marilyn’s living room to sing for their love of making music together. The choir continued under the direction of Kenneth Knight from 2003 through 2011, when conductor Dr. Karen Marrolli took the baton. After her departure in 2015, Interim director Cora Harms led us in singing until we hired our Aaron Howe in January 2016. Aaron served as artistic director through the spring of 2024 when Zia Singers welcomed John Tiranno as their new director. Over the years, the group has grown into a performing ensemble of 50 voices, which offers performances twice a year to the public.

Singing for the Love of Music:

Zia Singers rehearse on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.; the location is to be determined. Each member pays annual dues and the cost of their music. We are open to all women, 18 years and up, after a brief, simple audition.

In 2016, Zia Singers applied for and were granted 501c3 non-profit status. We are now eligible to receive tax-deductible donations!

We look forward to meeting you and hearing you!