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CHARIS Women’s Choir Talks Inclusivity, Community Collaboration Ahead Of Spring Concert

(April, 26, 2019) (L-R) Emma Young, Wendy Bell and Stuart Chapman Hill talked about their involvement with CHARIS - The St. Louis Women's Chorus on Friday's "St. Louis on the Air."
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prides itself on the diversity of its membership and repertoire. Led by Stuart Chapman Hill, the choir specializes in choral music for and about women and the LGBTQ+ community.

The group’s and Saturday, “Cruisin' the Mighty Mississippi,” will take listeners “on a journey along the waters of America’s iconic river, with songs that celebrate the thrill of travel, the renewal of being on the water, and the landmark musical cities on the river’s winding path.”

On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air, © 2024 reporter Jonathan Ahl sat down with artistic director Hill and members Wendy Bell and Emma Young to discuss their spring season, community involvement and collaborations with other choruses and community arts and social services organizations.

Listen to the full discussion:

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When: 8 p.m. Friday , April 26, 2019 and  8 p.m. Saturday , April 27, 2019
Where: Missouri History Museum (5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112)

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