Female World Ensemble

Based in Seattle, WA

The core ensemble is a SSAA group of twelve talented singers. The Magi Ensemble works to perform and record compositions from the Baltic region that are rarely heard outside of that area and to be an ambassador of the power of music in inter-cultural dialogue and identity.

The focus on Baltic music stems from the strong relationship between the choral department and the Baltic studies department at the University of Washington. This relationship helped establish the UW Baltic Choral Library, the first of it's kind in the United States. During her time at the UW, Heather MacLaughlin Garbes was asked to help organize this collection and that started her great interest in not only Baltic choral music, but also the use of music in political identity. The UW Baltic Choral Library continues to grow and develop and now has over 1000 pieces in the collection.

The founding members of the Magi Ensemble are all UW Chamber Singers alumni who have sung together in various ensembles in the Seattle area. They strive to balance the importance of genuine music making with friendship and camaraderie.

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