Tucson Protest Choir is an emerging vocal ensemble for women's voices based in Tucson, Arizona, founded and directed by award-winning songwriter, educator, and arranger Gabrielle Pietrangelo. Inspired by the challenging times we live in, the choir features original vocal arrangements that reimagine songs from the protest tradition and beyond.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Tracy Chapman, Patti Smith, Woody Guthrie, Brian Wilson, and original works by Pietrangelo, the choir celebrates music that challenges injustice, inspires resilience, and reminds us of our shared humanity.

If you're interested in singing with Tucson Protest Choir, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Gabrielle for more information.

Live Performances

Choir Testimonials

“Singing in Tucson Protest choir has been inspiring, connecting, and fun. Gabrielle’s arrangements and original compositions bring participants together not only in musical harmony but community harmony as well. It has meant so much to me to make music with a group of women who have come together to refresh ourselves, support each other, and build community. The personal and emotional connections supported in this endeavor are meaningful and will be long-lasting”. -Anne 

“This choir has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It is not just singing with women, and the rich community that provides, it is the poignant, courageous, loving message we are expressing to each other in song, and to the world.” -Molly

“Protest Choir has been a wonderful source of joy and happiness for me. Sharing space with like-minded women, laughing, singing, and joking together reminds me that even the heaviest parts of the world feel more manageable when we face them as a community.” -Eileen

“Joining the Tucson Protest Choir has truly been one of the highlights of my year! As a woman in the sandwich generation, I've found this choir to be a restorative space where I can reconnect with the joys of creativity. Every practice leaves me feeling uplifted and hopeful.” -Tanya

“As someone who has always loved to sing, Tucson Protest Choir has provided an opportunity to stretch my vocal cords and brush up on long dormant harmonizing. A choir full of like minded women with something to say in times of political idiocy using a traditional platform to convey frustration and hope, led by Ms. Gabrielle Pietrangelo with style and humor, creative harmonies, and inspired song choices. I haven’t participated in anything this fun in years.” -Liz