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Beyond Notes, Beyond Borders

San Francisco Bay Area's 21V is an innovative ensemble of soprano and alto voices, all genders united, singing the stories of the 21st century Americas. Founded by Martín Benvenuto, we weave modern melodies from North, South, and Central America.

We don't just perform, we redefine. Forget predictable harmonies and dusty scores. We embrace the bold and the unexpected, rethinking existing boundaries and assumptions – both artistically and socially.

 

We raise the torch for a new generation. We believe that choral artistry isn't a relic of the past, but a catalyst for change. Every concert is an invitation, a vibrant canvas for awareness and advocacy for music of the underrepresented American continent.

Join our journey.

Mission

A catalyst for change through a new choral sound, 21V is a select ensemble of soprano and alto voices of all gender identities that performs 21st century music of the Americas. 

Vision

21V aims to be a ‘house of ideas’ that opens up unexplored spaces of artistic expression, and a ‘house of belonging’ that expands interconnectedness.

Values

  • Vitality: fosters deep engagement with its singers and community through socially engaged programming

  • Vibrancy: brings to the forefront art music from North, Central, and South America written after the year 2000 

  • Vanguard: stretches artistic boundaries and ignites innovation

  • Vocal: advances and advocates for gender inclusivity and racial justice in all its endeavors

About 21V
About Martín
Dr. Martín Benvenuto looks into the camera, dressed in a black t-shirt.

Founder & Artistic Director

Martín Benvenuto

About the Artistic Director

Martín Benvenuto (he/him) is one of the leading choir conductors in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Benvenuto is the Founder and Artistic Director of 21V, a Bay Area professional ensemble of soprano and alto voices of all gender identities with a focus on music of the 21st century of the Americas. He has served as Artistic Director of the Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC), WomenSing (WS), and the Contra Costa Children's Chorus, has been on the faculty of the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, and is currently serving as the Artistic Director of the Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco. Dr. Benvenuto is active as a clinician, panelist, and guest conductor at home and abroad.

Recognized for his exacting technique, and a passion for drawing the finest choral tone, Benvenuto's repertoire is extensive. He holds a D.M.A. in choral conducting from Boston University, master's degrees from Westminster Choir College, and undergraduate degrees from the Universidad Católica Argentina.

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About the Singers

About the 21V In-Person Singers

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Christine, wearing a black shirt and blue scarf, smiles at the camera.

Christine Abraham

Alto

Dylan Benander, in a black shirt, smiles at the camera.

Dylan Benander

Soprano

Sara Couden headshot

Sara Couden

Alto

Julia Grizzell headshot

Julia Grizzell

Soprano

Citing Jin headshot

Yiting Jin

Alto

Jessalynn Levine headshot

Jessalynn Levine

Alto

Akane Ota headshot

Akane Ota

Alto

Laryssa Sadoway headshot

Laryssa Sadoway

Alto

Amelia Archer, in a white shirt, smiles at the camera.

Amelia Archer

Soprano

Julie Boehler Headshot

Julie Boehler

Soprano

Asher Davison headshot

Asher Davison

Alto

Monica Frame headshot

Monica Frame

Alto

Peter Kenton headshot

Peter Kenton

Alto

Michael Morales headshot

Michael Morales

Soprano

Linda Price headshot

Linda Price

Soprano

Anne Hepburn Smith headshot

Anne Hepburn Smith

Soprano

Sara Asher, wearing a blue shirt, smiles at the camera.

Sara Asher

Soprano

Jodie Bourdet Headshot

Jodie Bourdet

Alto

Lauren Estes headshot

Lauren Estes

Soprano

Winona Hendrick Headshot

Winona Hendrick

Alto

Elizabeth Kimble headshot

Elizabeth Kimble

Soprano

Nancy Munn headshot

Nancy Munn

Soprano

Nandini Rajgopal headshot

Nandini Rajgopal

Alto

Judith Ward Headshot

Judith Ward

Soprano

Smruthi Balasubramaniam, wearing a gray shirt, smiles at the camera.

Smruthi Balasubramaniam

Alto

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Von Bringhurst

Soprano

Tristana Ferreyra-Rantalaiho headshot

Tristana Ferreyra-Rantalaiho

Alto

Amy Hiestand headshot

Amy Hiestand

Soprano

Becky Lau headshot

Becky Lau

Soprano

Kate Offer headshot

Kate Offer

Soprano

Ben Rudiak-Gould headshot

Ben Rudiak-Gould

Alto

Reuben Zellman headshot

Reuben Zellman

Alto

About the 21V Virtual Singers

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Lindsey Huff Breitschaedel headshot

Lindsey Huff Breitschaedel

Virtual Singer

Annie Kubitschek headshot

Annie Kubitschek

Virtual Singer

Kate Roseman headshot

Kate Roseman

Virtual Singer

Karen Cook headshot

Karen Cook

Virtual Singer

Noele Martin headshot

Noele Martin

Virtual Singer

Rachel Steinke Headshot

Rachel Steinke

Virtual Singer

Christine Cummins headshot

Christine Cummins

Virtual Singer

Cannon McClure headshot

Cannon McClure

Virtual Singer

Alice Del Simone headshot

Alice Del Simone

Virtual Singer

Wendy Moy headshot

Wendy Moy

Virtual Singer

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