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ABOUT 21V

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, 21V is a new professional ensemble of soprano and alto voices of all gender identities. Founded in 2021 by Dr. Martín Benvenuto, 21V explores a broad identity of contemporary American music by focusing on music of the 21st century of the 3 Americas, and challenges existing boundaries and assumptions – both artistically and socially. 21V aims to serve as a beacon for a new generation of treble music lovers, while at the same time inspire awareness and advocacy for underrepresented American continent perspectives.

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
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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.

Get to know Martín's work

About the Singers

ABOUT THE 21V IN-PERSON SINGERS

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Christine Abraham

Alto

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Julie Boehler

Soprano

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Asher Davison

Alto

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Monica Frame

Alto

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Peter Kenton

Alto

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Nancy Munn

Soprano

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Nandini Rajgopal

Alto

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Reuben Zellman

Alto

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Amelia Archer

Soprano

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Jodie Bourdet

Alto

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Lauren Estes

Soprano

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Winona Hendrick

Alto

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Elizabeth Kimble

Soprano

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Kate Offer

Soprano

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Laryssa Sadoway

Alto

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Sara Asher

Soprano

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Von Bringhurst

Soprano

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Tristana Ferreyra-Rantalaiho

Alto

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Amy Hiestand

Soprano

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Jessalynn Levine

Alto

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Akane Ota

Alto

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Anne Hepburn Smith

Soprano

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Smruthi Balasubramaniam

Alto

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Sara Couden

Alto

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Julia Grizzell

Soprano

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Yiting Jin

Alto

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Michael Morales

Soprano

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Linda Price

Soprano

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Judith Ward

Soprano

ABOUT THE 21V VIRTUAL SINGERS

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Lindsey Huff Breitschaedel

Virtual Singer

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Annie Kubitschek

Virtual Singer

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Kate Roseman

Virtual Singer

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Karen Cook

Virtual Singer

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Noele Martin

Virtual Singer

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Rachel Steinke

Virtual Singer

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Christine Cummins

Virtual Singer

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Cannon McClure

Virtual Singer

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Alice Del Simone

Virtual Singer

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Wendy Moy

Virtual Singer

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