Brooklyn Women's Chorus Presents 20th Anniversary Concert

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents a 20th Anniversary Concert for The Brooklyn Women's Chorus on Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m.

A community chorus, The Brooklyn Women's Chorus was formed in October 1997 by Park Slope resident and musician, Bev Grant. With a repertoire ranging from South African freedom songs to socially relevant songs by contemporary American songwriters like Garth Brooks, Jackson Browne, Pat Humphries and Bev Grant, song topics range from freedom and justice to peace, resistance and women's labor history.

Their albums include "Brooklyn Women's Chorus and the Power of Song," and "I Will Sing," which was recorded live at TPAC in 2014. The Brooklyn Women's Chorus is its own sanctuary for women who are seeking community and a safe place to find and raise their voice in song.

There are no auditions necessary to join the Brooklyn Women's Chorus, only a strong desire to sing. It is Bev's contention that everyone can sing, and she brings together women of many different levels of musical experience. The proof is in the rousing performances by the chorus. The Brooklyn Women's Chorus communicates with a joyful voice, sure to uplift anyone who hears them.

In existence for 15 years, the chorus is flourishing as a place where women use music and spoken word to express their individual talents as well as their collective belief in social justice.

BMCC Tribeca PAC is Downtown Manhattan's premiere presenter of the arts, reaching audiences from the college community, downtown residential and business communities, local schools, families, and audiences of all ages. BMCC Tribeca PAC strives to present a broad global perspective through the presentation of high-quality artistic work in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts.

BMCC Tribeca PAC is located on the Borough of Manhattan Community College campus, 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich Avenue & West Street) and is convenient to the 2/3, A/C/E and R subway lines and the New Jersey Path Train. Tickets are $21 ($15 for students/seniors).

20th Anniversary Concert for The Brooklyn Women's Chorus on Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at BMCC Tribeca PAC on the Borough of Manhattan Community College campus, 199 Chambers Street.

For information or tickets, call 212-220-1460 or visit www.tribecapac.org or http://tribecapac.org/brooklyn-womens-chorus-may-12