WOMENSING

What WOMENSING does

WomenSing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auditioned women's chorus founded in 1965 and headquartered in Orinda, California (EIN 68-0437147). The organization performs seasonal choral concerts (Spring and Winter/Holiday), an annual gala, and special thematic events, with repertoire spanning traditional choral works and commissioned contemporary compositions from nationally recognized composers. Its primary constituents are experienced female choristers who audition for membership and a Bay Area concert audience. The chorus rehearses Wednesday evenings at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lafayette and performs at venues including Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Orinda, First Congregational Church in Berkeley, and Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hill.

The organization's revenue model rests on four streams: semester membership fees ($175 for new singers, $225 for returning singers, plus a $30 music fee), concert ticket sales ($15 under-18, $30 general, $40 supporter), individual donations (approximately 40% of the annual budget), and annual gala fundraising events. Marketing and distribution run through a Wix-hosted website, Facebook, YouTube, email newsletter, and Eventbrite for ticketing. WomenSing has received the Chorus America/ASCAP Alice Parker Award (2010) and the Contra Costa County Arts and Culture Commission Award for Excellence (2010), and was selected as one of six Bay Area choirs to perform at the Chorus America Annual Conference in 2011. Artistic direction transitioned to Ofer dal Lal in 2017, who succeeded Martín Benvenuto after a 15-year tenure. International engagements have included performances across Europe, Asia, Latin/South America, and Canada, with notable collaborations including El Sistema Greece (2019) and the Jerusalem Youth Chorus (2020).

Name

WOMENSING

Legal name

WomenSing

Website

https://womensing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WomenSing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auditioned women's chorus founded in 1965 in Orinda, California, serving experienced female choristers and Bay Area concert audiences through seasonal performances, commissioned contemporary works, and annual gala fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Choral Music

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

akta.pro primary industry

Session Musicians & Vocalists (MPAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Women's choral performances
• Auditioned choir services
• Community choral music
• Nonprofit performing arts
• Choral concert productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Orinda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Singers Fees: Singers pay semester fees to participate: $175 per semester for new singers (first two semesters) and $225 per semester for returning singers, plus a $30 music fee. Scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance.
2. Concert Ticket Sales: Audience members purchase tickets to concerts. Pricing varies: $15 for under 18, $30 general admission, $40 for WomenSing Supporters. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite and at the door.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WomenSing relies on individual donations which represent approximately 40% of the budget. The organization holds an annual Locally Grown Gala fundraiser and accepts donations via PayPal, mail, or at events. EIN 68-0437147.
4. Gala Event Revenue: The annual Diamond Anniversary Gala generates revenue through ticket sales ($75 general admission, $135 Diamond Gala Supporter) and includes silent auction and fund-a-need donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WomenSing is an auditioned women's choral organization that produces live choral concert performances featuring commissioned and contemporary works for women's voices. The organization recruits experienced singers through annual auditions, sells concert tickets to general audiences, and accepts tax-deductible donations as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 68-0437147).

Product overview

WomenSing is an auditioned women's choral organization offering live concert performances as its primary product, including seasonal spring and holiday concerts, collaborative performances with guest artists, and special thematic programs. Secondary offerings include audio/video recordings available via YouTube, choir membership with rehearsal and performance participation, a Commissioning Emerging Composers program for new music, donation and fundraising programs, and annual gala events. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with approximately 40% of its budget funded through individual donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert Performances Live choral concert performances featuring women's voices, including seasonal spring and holiday concerts, collaborations with guest artists and other ensembles, and special thematic programs exploring social and cultural themes.
• Choir Membership Auditioned membership opportunity for experienced female choral singers. Includes Wednesday evening rehearsals, sectionals, optional retreat weekends, and solo/small group performance opportunities. Semester fees apply.
• Donation Programs Tax-deductible charitable giving opportunities supporting the organization's musical activities. Includes online donations via PayPal, mail-in check donations, and event-based contributions. WomenSing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 68-0437147).
• Recordings Audio and video recordings of choral performances available on YouTube, featuring repertoire from contemporary composers and classical works performed by the ensemble.
• Annual Galas Special fundraising events including the annual Locally Grown Gala and Diamond Anniversary celebrations, featuring performances, auctions, and guest artist appearances.
• Commissioning Emerging Composers Program Collaborative education outreach project (formerly known as Youth Inspiring Youth) commissioning new choral works from emerging composers, including world premieres such as Shawn Kirchner's 'The Light of Hope Returning'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Performed at Chorus America Annual Conference (2011) as one of six selected Bay Area choirs

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Jerusalem Youth ChorusnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In early 2020, WomenSing along with the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Choir welcomed and joined in a concert with the Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a choir that promotes dialogue through song among Israeli and Palestinian high school students in Jerusalem.
• El Sistema GreecenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019In summer 2019, WomenSing traveled to Greece and joined with El Sistema Greece to perform with the children's chorus at the Eleonas Refugee Camp, as well as performing in other venues.
• Chorus AmericacoreOthersProud member of Chorus America, the leading organization for choral music in North America. WomenSing was selected as one of six Bay Area choirs to perform at the Chorus America Annual Conference in June 2011 in San Francisco.
• Voci Women's Vocal EnsemblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Synergy concert (December 2024), a joint performance featuring both choirs under the direction of Ofer dal Lal. Combined program included works for double-choir, choir and solo, and other choral combinations.
• Diablo SymphonynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast collaboration with Diablo Symphony for joint performances, including a holiday concert in December 2023.
• Lafayette Community FoundationminorOthersSupport from Lafayette Community Foundation for their support of new music programming.
• MetLife Meet The ComposerminorOthersSupport from MetLife Meet the Composer for new music initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schola Cantorum: South Bay community chorus offering seasonal concert programming with a comparable nonprofit revenue model and Bay Area audience overlap.
• Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble: Bay Area-based women's vocal ensemble that has co-performed with WomenSing (e.g., the December 2024 'Synergy' double-choir concert), targeting a similar audience of choral music supporters and competing for overlapping singer talent and donor base.
• Masterworks Chorale: Bay Area community-based auditioned chorale performing seasonal concerts; shares WomenSing's nonprofit structure, ticketed concert model, and reliance on member dues plus donations.
• Volti (formerly Nova Vocal Ensemble): San Francisco-based auditioned vocal ensemble focused on contemporary repertoire; competes with WomenSing for experienced singers, commissioning budgets, and contemporary-music audiences in the Bay Area.
• California Bach Society: Bay Area early-music choral ensemble with a comparable auditioned-membership, ticketed-concert, donation-supported nonprofit model; operates in the same regional market as WomenSing.
• San Francisco Bach Choir: Long-established Bay Area choral organization with a comparable auditioned-membership model, season-based concerts, and donor-supported budget; competes for the same regional choral audience and donor pool.

Broad incumbents

• San Francisco Symphony Chorus: Larger, institutionally affiliated chorus serving as the symphonic choir for the SF Symphony; competes for top-tier Bay Area singers and represents the larger, more established tier of regional choral performance.

Emerging players

• San Francisco Girls Chorus: Bay Area auditioned youth chorus with a similar audition-and-repertoire model but focused on younger singers; provides a feeder pipeline that overlaps with WomenSing's adult membership and shares audience and donor networks.
• Pacific Mozart Ensemble: Bay Area chamber choir and vocal ensemble with comparable small-budget, contemporary-repertoire positioning; competes for the same contemporary-music audience segment that WomenSing targets through its commissioning program.

Regional players

• Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir: Bay Area youth choral organization operating in the same regional ecosystem as WomenSing; relevant peer for understanding local choral market dynamics, family audiences, and shared venues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/WomenSing
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenSing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womensing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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