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As the years passed, Anna's vision and voice have expanded to support social justice for all and to illuminate important issues of the day affecting women, youth and disadvantaged populations. What haven't changed are Anna's eclectic repertoire and commitment to supporting original compositions by, for and about women. To date, Anna Crusis has commissioned nineteen musical works and has performed the original works of many others.

Anna Crusis is a celebrated member of the international organization GALA Choruses, which fosters the continued artistic and organizational growth of its gay and lesbian member choruses through festivals, workshops and ongoing networking and administrative support services. In addition to its two public concerts held each year in Philadelphia, Anna Crusis performs at a variety of community and outreach events.

The choir's unusual name has its origins in the Greek word "anacrusis," a word used in music to describe an "upbeat" or "feminine" entrance to a phrase. Physically, it may be described as the precise moment of anticipation and exhilaration which occurs as a singer takes a quick, deep breath before vocalizing. The choir finds the phrase fitting for the purpose of defining ourselves in relation to music, a philosophy of feminism and the joy of performing.