International Women’s Choir
Thursdays 19.00 - 21.00
The International Women’s Choir is an intermediate-level choir of 22 women from around the world that come together to create a unique sound. Our repertoire spans a wide range of genres, from ABBA to classical music. Would you like to join us? Then, sign up for a trial session!
Pandora’s International Women’s Choir was born in September 2022. Our conductor is the Portuguese classical singer Francisca Branco. During the rehearsals she shares her talent and knowledge with us, guiding us through the pieces of different styles, working on vocal technique, musicianship and the art of singing together.
We do two big performances per year, one in June and one in December. For this reason, we only open new spots in January and in September. Commitment (coming to rehearsals and being there on time) is very important in order to feel truly comfortable on stage and enjoy the experience!
This choir is for you if…
If you enjoy being part of an international creative community and wish to make new friends and connections in the city.
If you enjoy being part of a diverse and inclusive group where discrimination is not tolerated.
If you enjoy singing in voices (from 2 to 5 voices) in different languages and styles.
If you have a bit of time for practicing the pieces at home, especially if you need to miss rehearsal. We are a team, and although we sing in sections, we each need to contribute independently.
If you are looking for a fun and engaging distraction from your daily life and you just want to enjoy making music with a lovely group of people.
If you are looking for a choir that is up for challenging pieces, rehearse with attneion to detail, and aims to deliver a high level performance.
Frequent questions:
Is it necessary to have choral experience? Choral experience is recommended but not required! Some singers have a degree in music and for others this is their first musical experience :)
What happens if I miss a rehearsal? Francisca will send a detailed summary of what we did during the rehearsal so that you can study at home when you miss a session. However, it is mandatory to attend at least 70% of the rehearsals in order to participate in the concert.
Do I need to know how to read music? No, but we work with music scores. Bit by bit, you will get familiar with some musical terms and guidelines, and you will be able to follow your voice in the score. Your colleagues can also help you during rehearsal!
I don’t know which type of voice I have. No worries! The first time that you come to a rehearsal, you may come 15 minutes earlier to have a short meeting with Francisca. She will guide you and make sure that you are in the right section :)
In which language are the rehearsals? We rehearse in English.
Where do you rehearse? Our rehearsals are in Pandora Studio (De Constant Rebecquestraat 3, The Hague).
Share your talent with friends and family
We organize two concerts each year: one at Christmas and another in Summer. These events are a wonderful opportunity to share our passion with friends, family, and other curious attendees. After the performance, we host a lunch, offering a chance to meet new people while enjoying food and drinks! Our choir is not professional, we are an amateur group who loves doing our best.
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