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The Saint Mary's College Women's Choir is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their stunning performances for over 50 years. The choir was founded in 1965 by Nancy Menk, who is still the director of the choir to this day. The choir is made up of students from Saint Mary's College, a women's liberal arts college located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The choir's early years were marked by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to showcasing the talents of women in classical music. Under Menk's leadership, the choir quickly gained a reputation for their beautiful harmonies and impeccable technique. They performed regularly on campus and in the surrounding community, and soon began to receive invitations to perform at prestigious events and venues across the country. One of the choir's earliest highlights came in 1973, when they were invited to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) national convention in Dallas, Texas. This was a major honor for the choir, as the ACDA is one of the most respected organizations in the choral music world. The choir's performance was met with rave reviews, and they were soon invited to perform at other ACDA events in the years that followed. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir continued to grow in popularity and acclaim. They performed at numerous festivals and competitions, and won several awards for their outstanding performances. In 1985, they were invited to perform at the White House for President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, which was a major highlight for the choir. In the 1990s, the choir continued to expand their repertoire and push the boundaries of what was expected of a women's choir. They began to incorporate more contemporary music into their performances, and experimented with different styles and genres. They also began to tour more extensively, performing in Europe, Asia, and South America. One of the choir's most memorable performances came in 2000, when they were invited to perform at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. This was a major honor for the choir, and they spent months preparing for the performance. The concert was a huge success, and the choir received a standing ovation from the audience. In recent years, the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir has continued to thrive under Menk's leadership. They have released several critically acclaimed albums, and have performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. They have also continued to push the boundaries of what is expected of a women's choir, incorporating more diverse and challenging repertoire into their performances. Throughout their 50-year history, the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir has won numerous awards and accolades for their outstanding performances. They have been recognized by the ACDA, the National Association for Music Education, and the Indiana Music Educators Association, among others. They have also been featured on several national and international television and radio programs. Despite their many accomplishments, the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir remains dedicated to their mission of showcasing the talents of women in classical music. They continue to inspire audiences with their beautiful harmonies and impeccable technique, and are widely regarded as one of the finest women's choirs in the world.

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