December 16 & 17, 2000
• UNISON •
Unison debuted at “Don We Now XIV” in 1992 and sang their inaugural concert in April 1993 with Chris Williamson and Tret Fure as guest artists. In only seven years they have become one of the premier mixed voice choruses in the GALA movement. In 1998 Unison won a Gay & Lesbian Music Award for Best Choral Group recording for their performance of Jingle Bellson the holiday CD, “Glad Tidings We Bring”. Unison has also released a solo recording – “One.”
• ARIA •
Formed in 1995, under the direction of Michael J. Wilson Aria has performed a wide variety of music including traditional choral and pop favorites, women’s and feminist music, and original music celebrating the diversity of our community.
• WINDY CITY GAY CHORUS •
WCGC, formed in 1979, is one of the oldest Gay choruses in the United States and is a founding member of the Gay & Lesbian Association of Choruses. In 1982, they became the only openly gay chorus to ever win first place in the highly regarded Johnny Mann Great American Choral Festival and in 1996 appeared in the Steppenwolf production of “Everyman.” The chorus has recorded three CDs, including “Legacy”, celebrating 20 years of song.
• WINDY CITY SLICKERS •
Last year, Slickers released their solo album “Sunday” to rave reviews. Slickers have become known throughout the country as one of the most entertaining and exceptional vocal groups in the genre. Slickers perform original material celebrating/spoofing the gay community, parodies of some of your favorite songs and heart-melting ballads.
Windy City Performing Arts 