Now in our 41st concert season, CWO continues to fulfill our mission to create a welcoming environment engaging women in classical music.

We have grown to more than sixty members,
and are one of few all-women's orchestras in the United States.

We have three fantastic concerts lined up celebrating and supporting women in music, under the leadership of our new Artistic Director Samantha Burgess. Mark your calendars for November 9th, March 8th and May 17th.
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Come celebrate women in classical music!

 
 

The Ten Woman Bicycle Ride

Join us for a bicycle ride to celebrate the premiere of June Bonacich's piece The Ten Woman Bicycle!

Sunday October 26th at 11 AM

Hosted at Trek Bicycle Berkeley, 1045 Ashby Ave

Helmets are required for all riders

Free bike safety checks

Refreshments to follow at the Trek Bicycle store in Berkeley

Costume contest: come dressed as your favorite inspirational woman!

RSVP
 

Concert 1: Uncommon Women

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 at 4pm

MUSIC

 Franz Schubert • Rosamunde Overture

June Bonacich • The Ten Woman Bicycle

Joan Tower • Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 4 

Richard Wagner • Ride of the Valkyries

 

Mark Your Calendars!

 

Concert 2: Mother Nature

International Women’s Day - SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026

Featuring All Women Composers


Concert 3: Melodic Resistance 

SUNDAY, May 17, 2026

 

CONGRATULATIONS SAMANTHA BURGESS
NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR

Featured in Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy

Enjoy this clip of our our May 18th Gala Concert rehearsal with

the Berkeley Women’s Community Chorus


KQED Article

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Consider contributing to CWO! Every dollar counts and goes directly to support our mission, such as renting music and the practice hall.

Every dollar advances our mission to engage, inspire, and celebrate women in classical music. Join our supporters by making a tax deductible donation today.

Thank you!

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Our sponsors sustain our mission to uplift women musicians and forge lasting change within classical music.

We proudly feature our sponsors and help them reach a broad audience of musicians and patrons in Oakland and San Francisco.

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Enjoy this short clip of a recent performance of The Visit with Grandpa by our composer-in-residence, June Bonacich.

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Come Play with Us

The Community Women’s Orchestra welcomes all female-identifying musicians! We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 9:30pm in Oakland, and our season runs from late August through May. We perform three main concerts each year.

Although we don’t hold formal auditions, we do recommend an intermediate (or above) level of playing. Whatever your status, we’d love to get to know you!

We are looking for Violas, Violin 1, Basses and Cellos.

Join Us - Inspire others through music!

 

CWO Merchandise is Here!

Help celebrate the Community Women’s Orchestra in style! Show your support of CWO’s mission to engage and inspire women in classical music by wearing and displaying our logo.

20% of every item purchased is donated back to CWO.

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