“Music speaks words to your heart. And, when played well in a beautiful environment, it lends itself to bringing people together.” - Cindy H. Petty
— Images Arizona magazine
WOA in the News
Arizona Women’s Orchestra aims to empower female musicians, foster representation
The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, Feb. 17, 2017
By Kerry Lengel
Diane Sullivan Wins Women's Orchestra of Arizona Composition Contest
Pan Pipes magazine, fall 2019
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Press Photos
Livia Gho, WOA founder and artistic director
Cindy H. Petty, associate conductor
Women's Orchestra of Arizona has grown to 60+ members in its 2025-2026 season, its second year based at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church.
Women's Orchestra of Arizona pictured in spring 2022. WOA added winds, brass and percussion in its 2021-2022 season and was based at Ascension Lutheran Church.,