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In Mulieribus

In Mulieribus

luminous in song

In Mulieribus (een-moo-lee-EH-ree-boos) — the Latin phrase meaning “among women” — is a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to strengthening community through the art of music. The ensemble specializes in works written before 1750 and champions new repertoire by women composers and for women’s voices.

Welcome to In Mulieribus
Vittorio-Zecchin Painting of women in procession
International Women’s Day – March 8

Among Women

YOU are invited to pay tribute to bold and visionary women artists past and present, who inspire and guide us to change the world every day. Experience musical performances by In Mulieribus, Naomi Littlebear Morena, Izetta Smith, Judy Rose, and Flamencas Silvestres, poetry by Alicia Jo Rabins, dance by Lauren Flower, and visual art by Deb Stoner, Rita Robillard, and Junko Iijima. You’ll also enjoy a participatory pop-up tribute quilt, activist info tables, and delectable desserts and libations. RSVPs are requested. A day of collective activism for women’s equality around the world. This FREE community event will celebrate women past and present, bold and visionary, brave and kind; women who inspire and guide us, challenge traditions, lead the way, and walk beside us. Featuring music by IM, stories, and delectable desserts.

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Audience Response

“I’m 81 now. It’s over I tell myself over and over again, but then In Mulieribus presents both the question and the sacred answer and lays it out as nearly perfectly as we humans stumble around and sometimes get right.”

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“Music reaches beyond our everyday lives and brings us to a place of shared humanity. Music enriches us individually but also brings us together as a community of listeners.”

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“Thank you so much for this respite from the events of the day and year and the reminder that beauty and peace still exist in the world.”

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“After the concert, the audience was so calm and left so quietly, many with smiles on their faces lost in another world. Given the times that we are living through, I felt how much this just soaked into our collective being!”

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“IM concerts inevitably explore life’s deepest questions with music that reaches beyond our everyday lives and brings us to a place of shared humanity.”

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“To perform music with others creates a feeling of passion and solidarity: one has to pull forward together. To hear music with others creates the same feeling.”

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Artist Residency Program

High School Treble Choirs

IM’s High School Treble Choir Artist Residency Program will provide TWO high school treble choirs and their choir programs with 10-12 weeks of support and assistance from IM teaching artists, who will work collaboratively with choir teachers to enhance music learning in the choral classroom and foster student artistic growth. Two schools will be selected for the upcoming school year—one for Fall 2024 and one for Spring 2025, with preferences for smaller schools or beginning choir programs in the Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Application deadlines September 1 and January 1. 

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2024-2025 Season

Luminous Horizons

Vittorio-Zecchin Painting of women in procession
March 8, 2025

Among Women

International Women’s Day Event
Georges de La Tour [French Baroque painter 1593-1652]
APRIL 5 & 6, 2025

Surrounded in Darkness | Enfolded in Light

Meet Our Musicians

Founded in 2004, In Mulieribus (IM) has presented a highly acclaimed annual concert series in Portland since 2007 and appears frequently as guest artist throughout the region. Performances by IM have been broadcast on nationally syndicated radio shows such as Performance Today, Millennium of Music, and Played in Oregon.

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Meet Our Musicians
GIL SEELEY
Gil Seeley
Director Emeritus, Oregon Repertory Singers
“As in medieval times, many in today’s troubled world turn to music for comfort and contemplation. Fortunately, the music that inspired our ancestors is alive and well in the hands of a group of capable musicians in Portland, Oregon. Under its artistic director, Anna Song, the women’s choral ensemble In Mulieribus has brought new life to rare early works, and woven them seamlessly together with those of contemporary composers, in well-crafted programs built around imaginative themes. Since its inception, In Mulieribus has developed into one of the most artistically compelling groups of its kind, and I for one heartily applaud the remarkable path they have taken.”
Kay Rhie
Kay Rhie
Composer of “The Change of Color is…”[Non Tacete concert]”
“It was one of the best experiences for a composer to work with In Mulieribus who have an uncompromisingly beautiful sound and an openness to perform and commission contemporary composers’ music. IM’s preparation of my work, “The Change of Color Is…”, demonstrated the ensemble’s dedication to the highest-level of music making which resulted in a fabulous premiere. Artist Director, Anna Song’s openness to communicate ideas led to a deeply-felt, as well as sophisticated performance of my piece. I have a deep conviction that the group will continue to speak to and challenge a growing audience in Portland and beyond.”
Richard Toensing
Richard Toensing
Musician

“My experience with In Mulieribus has been a total joy; they have premiered two of my works: the Magnificat for Women’s voices and Harp, and “Lux ex Nocte,” a work that they commissioned this past year. In both instances, I found the ladies totally professional, full of boundless good will and superlative musicianship. The Magnificat performance was so vibrant and outstanding that I begged their permission to post it on YouTube! The December 2011 premiere of “Lux ex Nocte” was equally stunning. In Mulieribus surely must be one of the “stars” of the musical scene in Portland, and they deserve to be better known in a wider sphere.”

Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas
Artistic Director, Seattle Pro Musica
“In Mulieribus’s performance of my “Lux Lucis” was absolutely stellar in every aspect. This is a challenging and exacting piece, and the group brought it to life with impeccable clarity and brilliance. The phrasing, blend, and warmth of sound were gorgeous. This group is a composer’s dream!”
Rob Kyr
Rob Kyr
Composer, “Song of the Virgin to her Son” [Sister of Wisdom concert, April 2012]
“With its sublime sound and inspired artistry, there is no better ensemble of its kind than In Mulieribus. Its programs are sonic visions that delight every listener…”
Frank Ferko
Frank Ferko
Composer, “The Hildegard Motets” [Sister of Wisdom concert, April 2012]

“Wow! What a stunningly beautiful performance of my music. This is the clearest, cleanest performance of those pieces that I think I have ever heard. I am overwhelmed by the exquisite artistry of your ensemble. Thank you for your superb musicianship and for giving such wonderfully attentive care to this music. In Mulieribus is truly a gem in the choral world.”

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