Mirinesse Women's Choir envisions an inclusive culture that broadly supports choral arts and promotes the social, emotional and physical benefits of the shared choral experience. We cannot deny, however, that systemic racism and social and economic disparities have prevented a welcoming intention from translating into universal access and opportunity.

As a choir, we have always communicated our thoughts and emotions through singing. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from gathering and singing together in the usual way, we recognize that we still have a voice. This voice acknowledges the places of privilege that we occupy. This voice promises, today and moving forward, to work towards change so that the inclusive culture we envision can become a reality.

Today, with this voice we sing out to the world:

Black Lives Matter. Racism is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. The institutional legacy of inequity and inequality must end.

Mirinesse Women's Choir is committed to the health and safety of our singers and audiences. We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and with recent updates and under guidance provided by King County Public Health, Washington State Department of Health, and the CDC, we have decided to postpone our concerts.