December 3 & 4, 2011
Program Notes
Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria present Sassy! Brassy! Classy!
It’s a musical celebration of the holiday spirit! Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria are wrapping up a triple, sugar plum treat… a concert filled with a little sass, a little brass, and a lot of class! Share our joy and love of singing to make your holidays merry and bright!
• WINDY CITY GAY CHORUS •
Founded in October, 1979, Windy City Gay Chorus is the oldest gay chorus in Illinois and the Midwest, and one of the first gay choruses organized in the country. WCGC is a founding member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). WCGC’s first performance was in December of 1979, at the “Don We Now” holiday concert at Stages Music Hall. Windy City Gay Chorus has performed in cities throughout the country, and has been lauded by the Illinois House of Representatives, the mayors of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago mayors Richard M. Daley and the late Harold Washington. The chorus believes in reaching out to support Chicago’s GLBT community and the community at-large by participating in events that bring enjoyment and pride to audiences and members alike.
• ARIA •
Aria was formed in 1996 as a small ensemble of Unison: Windy City Lesbian and Gay Singers. Aria quickly became an audience favorite at concerts and special appearances, and performed at GALA in San Jose to rave reviews. Aria performs a wide variety of music including traditional choral and pop favorites, women’s and feminist music, as well as original music celebrating the diversity of our community.
Windy City Performing Arts 