Where beautiful music and lasting friendships go hand in hand.
Founded in October 2022, Luz Canta Girls has grown into a vibrant female choir of around 20 members, singing in 3- and 4-part harmony. Our community is joyful, passionate, and committed.
What We Sing
Our repertoire ranges from Baroque to Jazz, Pop, and Portuguese classics — all performed in multiple languages. We blend the challenge of classical music with the fun and emotional connection of lighter, familiar pieces. Audience engagement is at the heart of our concerts.
Our Choir Culture
- A warm, supportive, and social environment
- Emphasis on vocal technique, harmony, solfège, and interpretation
- No sight-reading required — study materials provided
- Individual practice between rehearsals expected
- Deep sense of community, growth, joy, and achievement
Rehearsals
Mondays | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (with a short break)
Clube Luzense R. Direita 11 1, 8600-160 Luz
Concerts & Choir Day
- 3 concerts per year – typically held at Igreja Nossa Senhora da Luz
- All concerts support local charities – funds raised go to CASLAS and Algarve Families in Need
- Each term includes a dedicated Choir Day – a mix of focused rehearsal and social time before our big performance (attendance encouraged but optional)
Next Concert: Christmas Concert – details coming soon!
REPERTOIRE HIGHLIGHTS
Classical
- Barcarolle – Jacques Offenbach
- For the Beauty of the Earth – John Rutter
- Ave Verum – Elgar
- Lascia ch’io pianga – Handel
- Seal Lullaby – Eric Whitacre
- Pie Jesu – Lloyd Webber
- Shining Night – Lauridsen
- Alleluia – Handel
…and more
Pop / Jazz / Modern
- Natural Woman
- Yesterday
- Dancing Queen
- Scarborough Fair
- Imagine
- Moon River
- What a Wonderful World
- Hallelujah
- You Raise Me Up
- Christmas Carols
Portuguese
- Olhos Negros
- Rosa Amarela
- Natal de Elvas
- Lisboa Menina e Moça
- Balaio
Meet the team
Luiza Dedisin – Founder & Musical Director
Daniça Curcin – Assistant Conductor
Shirleen Horley – Program Coordinator
How to Join
- Book a free taster session
- We assess if it’s a mutual fit
- Complete a short voice evaluation and form — and you’re in!