Eileen Hamper

Eileen Hamper, sings 2nd alto in the 22 member Rainbow Women’s Chorus and is also a member of the Action Circle (Board of Directors). She works in Research Reagent department of Becton Dickinson Biosciences in San Jose.

Mission
The Rainbow Women’s Chorus works together to develop musical excellence in an atmosphere of mutual support and respect. We perform publicly for the entertainment, education and cultural enrichment of our audiences and community. We sing to enhance the esteem of all women, to celebrate diversity, to promote peace and freedom and to touch people’s hearts and lives.

Our Story
The Rainbow Women’s Chorus is a nonprofit corporation governed by the Action Circle, a group of women dedicated to realizing the organization’s mission. Chorus members began singing together in 1996, presenting concerts in venues such as the San Jose Repertory Theater, Center for the Performing Arts and Triton Museum. The chorus also performs at church services, diversity celebrations, awards ceremonies, community meetings and private events. The Rainbow Women’s Chorus is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses and was the proud co-host of GALA’s Festival 2000.

Artistic Directors
Co-Director and Composer in Residence Ruth Huber has been with the chorus since its inception. Her works have become chorus signature pieces, including "Rainbow Women/Comin’ Home" and "Rainbow Bridge." Ruth is a recording artist, teaches voice and piano, and performs throughout the Bay Area. She is having her graduation recital for a masters degree in music composition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music on Saturday, December 4th. We will sing two of her compositions at the event. Betsy Wagner joined the chorus as co-director in January 2000. She has been teaching music in grades K-12 for over 20 years and has built an award-winning music program at Morrill Middle School in San Jose, where about 200 students participate in three different choirs.