Dr. Linda Raney has been music director of the Women's Ensemble since 1988. Indiana University provided her an excellent musical education, and she received a doctorate, as well as master's and bachelor's degrees, from that famous institution. Since graduation she has also studied with many inspiring teachers in master classes, most recently Jerry Blackstone, Mack Wilberg and Craig Jessop. This year she received a Santa Fe Mayor's Recognition Award for Excellence in the Arts.

also prepares the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus for performances with the Santa Fe Symphony. Their 2010-2011 season's repertory includes Handel's Messiah, Cherubini's Requiem, Holst's The Planets and Debussy's Nocturnes.

In addition, Linda is both organist and music director at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe. In addition to music for church services, church programming includes recitals (mostly organ, using the new C. B. Fisk instrument) every Friday at 5:30. Linda has worked for the church for 23 years and is very proud of their commitment to beautiful music.

Linda is married to Raymond, who is rector of the Church of the Holy Cross in Edgewood, New Mexico. Walking, hiking, yoga, reading and movies are her leisure passions.

Groups Directed

Santa Fe Women's Ensemble