mission statement
WGC exists for the purpose of building a community of singers who are passionate about the art of singing.
our values
- We respect and honor each singer and her unique gifts that she brings to the choir program.
- We embrace and encourage cultural diversity both in membership and in selection of music.
- We represent our community as ambassadors and we are honored to represent the city of Salem and the greater Willamette Valley in all that we do as WGC members.
- We plan for excellence in all that we do as singers.
- We gain strength and inspiration for our community of supporters.
girlchoir membership
Membership is by audition and interview. The choirs consist of singers that "Can't Stop Singing". 
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our team
Caren Jensen
We are very fortunate to have the artistic leadership of Caren Jensen. Caren has many years of experience as a public school teacher, vocal coach and choir. . .
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Debra Huddleston
Debra Huddleston studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, finishing her degree in organ at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. She later returned to. . .
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Joannah Ball
Soprano Joannah Ball is originally from Newport, OR. She graduated from Willamette University Summa Cum Laude with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. As an. . .
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an organization
Willamette Girchoir is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, founded in 1991 and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board consists of members who volunteer their time to the organization to over see the development and management of the choir's goals. They can be parents of members of the choir or of the greater business and arts community. The choir employs one Artistic Director, one Managing Director and other musicians on an hourly and event contracted basis.