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Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door, Reception and Raffle following concert Tickets available from any Windsong member or: E-mail: windsongchorus@yahoo.com or Lona@windsongchorus.org Snail Mail: Windsong, P.O. Box 609534, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Telephone: (216) 556-0858 The program will feature an eclectic mix of standards, pop, jazz, Broadway, and more. And now, you can dedicate songs to that special someone(s) - click here for details! Featuring Karen Weaver, Artistic Director, Karin Tooley, and guest artists Gene Epstein on bass, Janet Pemberton on percussion, and the Rainbow Wranglers. |
| Spring Concert “Rhythm of Life” Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood, Cleveland, OH, 44109 |
Windsong: Rhythm of Life @ Archwood Church 5/31 “June is bustin’ out all over” was not one of the
songs on their concert, but the actuality was stunning! The weather could not have been more
cooperative and the women of Cleveland’s feminist chorus Windsong have never sounded better, as
they presented its spring concert Saturday evening at Archwood Church. Rhythm of Life was the
theme for this outing, and throughout the entertaining program—ages, stages, rhythms—of life were
presented in various guises. Artistic Director and Conductor Karen Weaver has instilled a sense of
confidence in her chorus that emboldens the singers to take it to the next level, and that they did!
Accompanied by their usual splendid pianist, Karin Tooley, they also benefited by the presence of
guests Gene Epstein, double bass, and Janet Pemberton, percussion. Chorus member Kathleen Sullivan
took a solo bow for appearing with her accordion in one number.
Some of the songs were sung with no accompaniment, and that worked fine, too. Breaths had a slightly
Latin rhythm, while Cielito Lindo was sung in Spanish. Watah Come a Me Eye was Jamaican in origin
and flavor, while the humorous Last Night on the Back Porch showed off a touch of barbershop close-
harmony singing. No Call for Mercy was bluesy, even as the lyrics proclaimed ‘my heart will survive.’
The second half was a bit more unbuttoned, if you will, beginning with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy that
featured Ms. Tooley in some dandy piano riffs, followed by another classic from that same era--Big
Noise from Winnetka, showing off the bass and percussion, while some members of the chorus
whistled the famous tune, rather than singing it.
Big Boned Gal featured unusual guests – the Rainbow Wranglers in a smaller version of line dancing in
the church’s center aisle. The six cowpokes were appropriately garbed in jeans, plaid shirts, boots and
big black Stetsons. Of course, there was also a bandanna dangling from a rear pocket.
Fair Warning is the musical version of the famous poem ‘when I am old I shall wear purple! and the
women really got into it. Perhaps it was a great warm-up for the rousing conclusion, Duke Ellington’s
great song It Don’t Mean a Thing. There was no recourse except to do it again as the encore. The full
house would accept no less.
The chorus has a new website to provide easier communication: http://www.windsongchorus.org. Here
you will find information on joining the chorus, its next concert, or sponsorship opportunities.
From 'Cool Cleveland'' contributor Kelly Ferjutz artswriter@roadrunner.com
songs on their concert, but the actuality was stunning! The weather could not have been more
cooperative and the women of Cleveland’s feminist chorus Windsong have never sounded better, as
they presented its spring concert Saturday evening at Archwood Church. Rhythm of Life was the
theme for this outing, and throughout the entertaining program—ages, stages, rhythms—of life were
presented in various guises. Artistic Director and Conductor Karen Weaver has instilled a sense of
confidence in her chorus that emboldens the singers to take it to the next level, and that they did!
Accompanied by their usual splendid pianist, Karin Tooley, they also benefited by the presence of
guests Gene Epstein, double bass, and Janet Pemberton, percussion. Chorus member Kathleen Sullivan
took a solo bow for appearing with her accordion in one number.
Some of the songs were sung with no accompaniment, and that worked fine, too. Breaths had a slightly
Latin rhythm, while Cielito Lindo was sung in Spanish. Watah Come a Me Eye was Jamaican in origin
and flavor, while the humorous Last Night on the Back Porch showed off a touch of barbershop close-
harmony singing. No Call for Mercy was bluesy, even as the lyrics proclaimed ‘my heart will survive.’
The second half was a bit more unbuttoned, if you will, beginning with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy that
featured Ms. Tooley in some dandy piano riffs, followed by another classic from that same era--Big
Noise from Winnetka, showing off the bass and percussion, while some members of the chorus
whistled the famous tune, rather than singing it.
Big Boned Gal featured unusual guests – the Rainbow Wranglers in a smaller version of line dancing in
the church’s center aisle. The six cowpokes were appropriately garbed in jeans, plaid shirts, boots and
big black Stetsons. Of course, there was also a bandanna dangling from a rear pocket.
Fair Warning is the musical version of the famous poem ‘when I am old I shall wear purple! and the
women really got into it. Perhaps it was a great warm-up for the rousing conclusion, Duke Ellington’s
great song It Don’t Mean a Thing. There was no recourse except to do it again as the encore. The full
house would accept no less.
The chorus has a new website to provide easier communication: http://www.windsongchorus.org. Here
you will find information on joining the chorus, its next concert, or sponsorship opportunities.
From 'Cool Cleveland'' contributor Kelly Ferjutz artswriter@roadrunner.com
| Spring Concert “Rhythm of Life” Concert Review by Kelly Ferjutz www.coolcleveland.com |