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The free November 28 preview introduces the chorus’s holiday gospel project. Its separately ticketed full concerts are at First Austin on December 12 and 13.
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Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM local time. This is a preview of the chorus’s separate December winter concert.
SoCo Women’s Chorus brings its holiday project to Central Library as a preview, not as one of the complete December concerts. That distinction matters for listeners drawn by the advertised 100-voice ensemble, live band and song list: those details are published for the later performances, not confirmed for the library appearance.
The November appearance is part of Austin Public Library’s free Central Library Concerts series, and its notice describes an hour of choral music. It calls the performance a preview of “Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday,” but does not name songs or performers for that date. The December repertoire is useful context for the larger project, not a promised program for the library event.
The listing welcomes audience groups from toddlers through adults. It does not say whether registration is required or whether capacity is limited.
Further reading: SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Central Library Concerts | Austin Public Library ↗
The chorus’s name points to South Congress and Monroe, where founding artistic director Janey Ryan began the group in 2012 with Karen James. The two had sung with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas and wanted to create a similar Austin home for women and LGBTQ+ treble singers. The chorus’s account of its early recruiting includes an impromptu “Bohemian Rhapsody” performance, a Craigslist post and coffee-shop flyers; it says the effort led to more than 70 auditions.
SoCo Women’s Chorus describes itself as an auditioned community treble chorus committed to musical artistry, community service through music and reflecting Austin’s diversity. That history gives the library date a local frame: this seasonal performance comes from a group formed around a particular place and a community of treble voices.
Further reading: SoCo Women's Chorus ↗
The full concerts are scheduled at First Austin, 901 Trinity Street: Saturday, December 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The chorus’s event pages link to tickets; the captured event details do not state ticket prices. These are separate from the free library preview.
The Sunday concert is advertised with ASL interpretation by Amber G Productions. The chorus also advertises a post-concert reception and holiday silent auction for the December performances, with auction items donated by local Austin businesses. Those extras are not listed for the Central Library appearance.
Further reading: Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Saturday 6pm) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Sunday 3pm - with ASL) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗ · SoCo Women's Chorus ↗ · SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗
The preview is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Central Library Concerts | Austin Public Library ↗
The event is at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Central Library Concerts | Austin Public Library ↗
The listing does not specify whether advance registration is required or whether capacity limits apply.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗
The library lists toddlers (ages 1–3), preschoolers (3–5), kids (6–10), tweens (9–12), teens (13–18) and adults (18+). It states no age restriction.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Central Library Concerts | Austin Public Library ↗
For accessibility accommodation requests, call 512-974-7400. The library listing does not specify ASL interpretation or other event-specific accommodations for the preview. ASL interpretation is advertised for the separate Sunday, December 13 concert.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Sunday 3pm - with ASL) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗
Central Library has two underground public parking levels with 140 spaces. The garage entrance is on West Avenue, and parking is not validated. Published rates are $0 for up to 1 hour; $5 for over 1 to 2 hours; $9 for over 2 to 4 hours; $11 for over 4 to 7; $13 for over 7 to 10; $15 for over 10 to 12; and $30 for over 12 hours or a lost ticket. Nearby streets have metered parking. If the garage is full, the library suggests trying City Hall or a parking app.
The library does not guarantee garage availability; check the posted rates when planning how long to park.
For bus directions, the library recommends the Capital Metro trip planner or calling 512-474-1200.
The library connects to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Shoal Creek Trail and Lance Armstrong Bikeway. It lists free bicycle parking nearby.
No. It is a separate one-hour preview. The complete concerts are at First Austin on December 12 and 13.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Saturday 6pm) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Sunday 3pm - with ASL) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗
No song list or performer lineup is published for the preview. The chorus’s detailed repertoire and band lineup are for the December concerts.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · SoCo Women's Chorus ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Saturday 6pm) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗
The library listing does not specify ASL interpretation for the preview. The separate Sunday, December 13 concert is advertised with ASL interpretation by Amber G Productions.
SoCo Women’s Chorus: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday | Austin Public Library ↗ · Winter Concert Series: Joyful, Joyful! A Gospel Holiday (Sunday 3pm - with ASL) — SoCo Women's Chorus ↗
710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-05 against the linked sources.