Next Concert: November 20, 2010

Founded by Jenny Clarke, Executive Director, in 2003, Melodia Women's Choir is a fresh voice on the New York choral scene. An ensemble of 32 singers, Melodia explores and performs rarely heard music for women’s voices in many different styles, and nurtures emerging women composers through commissions, residencies and performances. Under the direction of Cynthia Powell, founding conductor and Artistic Director, Melodia has performed at Symphony Space, Merkin Concert Hall, Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola in collaboration with Sacred Music in a Sacred Space, and the Surrogate’s Courthouse as guest artists at Women History Month Celebrations for the NYC Comptroller. We have been heard on WNYC radio and seen on NBC TV.

"Melodia sings with radiance and beauty." —Meredith Monk

Since its inception in 2004, Melodia has presented 18 full evening performances, including at Merkin Concert Hall, Symphony Space, St. Peter's Chelsea, St. Peter's, Citicorp, and has also been heard on WNYC radio and seen on NBC television.

"Melodia's concert made me feel happy to be alive."— Audience member

"Ethereal repertoire -- ringing sound." — Margaret Juntwait, radio broadcaster

Central to our mission is a commitment to create opportunites for women musicians and composers including through our:

"Well sung by Melodia." —Vivienne Schweitzer, New York Times