December 6, 7, & 8, 2002
Welcome
Welcome to our annual holiday concerts, and this season’s look at families – the families that we choose and the families that are chosen for us. This time of year holds family celebrations for many religious traditions, bringing together relatives from near and far. These gatherings can range from serene to ridiculous. The wealth of choral music composed for these seasons contains many pieces concerning the holy family, the centerpiece of the Christmas celebration. We hope you enjoy our selections for this evening, and will return for our other concerts this season, celebrating other aspects of how “We Are Family”.
• 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 (GALA). 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 •
In 1999, the Slickers released their solo album Sunday to rave reviews. The Slickers have become known throughout the country as one of the most entertaining and exceptional vocal groups in the genre. The Slickers perform original material celebrating/spoofing the gay community, parodies of some of your favorite songs and heart-melting ballads.
• 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 nine years they have become one of the premier mixed voice choruses in the GALA movement. In 1998 Unison won a Gay & Lesbian American Music Award for Best Choral Group recording for their performance of Jingle Bells on the CD, “Glad Tidings We Bring”. Unison has also released a solo recording: “One”.
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