Our Mission:
Emerald City Women’s Chorus is a non-audition chorus in North Seattle that provides an easy-going, fun, and welcoming community for all women who love to sing simply for the joy of it.
We Value:
Inclusion
Excellent sound
Variety of music
Manageable time commitment (one rehearsal a week)
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Join Emerald City Women’s Chorus
We invite women of all ages and all voice parts to join our chorus.
All levels of musical experience and knowledge are welcome.
We are a supportive community of singers who sing a mix of 3 and 4 part music and a variety of genres, including contemporary, classical, folk and rock ‘n roll.
Besides having fun, we continually strive for an excellent sound.
During the Fall and Winter sessions, we rehearse on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the Greenwood neighborhood. Our performances are usually held on a Sunday afternoon at the Music Center of the Northwest.
Rehearsal Location:
Woodland Park United Methodist Church - 302 N 78th Street, Seattle WA 98103. Parking entrance on N 78th Street.
All rehearsals are also live-streamed
When:
Fall 2025 Session: Monday, September 8th - December 1st, 7:30 - 9:00 pm (sectionals October 20th; no rehearsal September 22nd and November 3rd)
Chorus Performance: Sunday, December 7th, 2:30 pm at the Music Center of the Northwest, 901 N 96th St, Seattle
Winter 2026 Session: Monday, January 26th - April 20th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
(sectionals February 23rd; no rehearsal March 2nd and March 30th)
Chorus Performance: Sunday, April 26th, 2:30 pm at the Music Center of the Northwest, 901 N 96th St, Seattle
Cost:
$125.00 per term
Expectations:
We expect members to attend rehearsals and be personally responsible for learning the music. Proof of vaccination is required for those attending in person. Wearing masks is optional and at the member's choice for all in-person rehearsals and performances.
Full COVID-19 Policy and Vaccination Self-Attestation Form documents are found under Member Guidelines on the members only page.
Fall 2025 Registration Open
August 15th - September 17th
Other Payment Options:
By Phone: (206) 526 - 8443
By Check: To “Music Center”
P.O. Box 30757, Seattle, WA 98113
Not Sure Yet? Try Us Out!
Send your questions to
emeraldcitywomenschorus@gmail.com
or call Music Center at
(206) 526 - 8443
Support Emerald City Women’s Chorus
Make a donation directly to the Emerald City Women’s Chorus
About Us
Our History
The Emerald City Women’s Chorus was created from the Rain City Women’s Chorus. In Spring 2017, the founder and director of the Rain City Women’s Chorus, Jo-Ann Christen, retired. Upon her retirement, the chorus disbanded after 34 years of providing women who love to sing an opportunity to come together each week in North Seattle to learn new music, make friends, and share their passion for music with the Seattle community at quarterly concerts. Many of these chorus members wanted to continue singing together, so a small team worked together to make it happen. In partnership with the Music Center of the Northwest and our long-time Accompanist (now Music Director), Tom Hecker, the Emerald City Women’s Chorus was established in Fall 2017.
The chorus is managed by a team of five chorus members. Administrative services are provided by Music Center. Our musical year is typically September to June and is divided into terms set by the Management Team and the Conductor.
We currently have about 30 members and would like to grow our membership to at least our pre-pandemic level of more than 60 members. New members are always welcome at the beginning of each term!
Tom Hecker
Casie Dietrich
Our Music Director
Tom Hecker holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Montana and studied Accompaniment at the graduate level at Arizona State University. For many years he accompanied the Rain City Women’s Chorus and the Pacifica Children’s Choir. In 2017 he helped launch the Emerald City Women’s Chorus and was our Accompanist until January 2022 when he became our Music Director. He is also the Music Director at Woodland Park United Methodist Church and maintains a full piano studio.
Our Accompanist
Casie Dietrich earned a Bachelor'sdegree in Piano Performance from Bowling Green State University and studied Piano Performance at the graduate level at The University of Washington. She currently maintains a full piano studio in the Seattle area. Casie has accompanied choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists for over 20 years. She is also the Music Director at All Saints’ Lutheran Church in Auburn, Washington. Casie became our Accompanist in 2022.