San Diego Women's Chorus To Premiere Tribute To Stonewall

The San Diego Women's Chorus ("SDWC"), San Diego's premier lesbian-identified community chorus, is proud to present a monumental 2019 spring concert performance titled "Quiet No More: A Choral Celebration of Stonewall." The event will feature a brand new commissioned work of the same name that honors the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City by relaying the events that kickstarted the modern international LGBTQ movement. In addition to the "Quiet No More" commission, SDWC will be performing a selection of electrifying and empowering pieces, including songs like "You Will Be Found" from the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, and the Isley Brothers' throwback, "Fight the Power." This inspiring event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 7 PM and Sunday, May 19, 4 PM, 2019 at the Lincoln High School Center for Performing Arts, 4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.

"Quiet No More" has been co-commissioned by New York City Gay Men's Chorus and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, and will feature performances by choruses throughout the U.S., making it the largest collaboration in the history of LGBTQ choruses. SDWC is the only women's chorus performing the new commission as a stand-alone ensemble. In addition to their San Diego performance of "Quiet No More" in May, SDWC will travel to Los Angeles in July to perform alongside other co-commissioning choruses at Disney Concert Hall.

With a blend of classical, musical theater, and pop styles, the music will incorporate the perspectives of women and underrepresented groups who participated in the uprising. The protests at Stonewall lit the fire for the modern Pride movement, the effects of which are as vital today as they were fifty years ago. "Quiet No More" honors the courage of those pioneers for social justice and equality, and invites others to join in the renewed spirit of resistance for the future. This passionate rendition of the Stonewall story will include previously unheard voices and the latest historical insights.

Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen shares, "I am thrilled that SDWC is participating in this landmark commissioning event to honor and celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Quiet No More tells the story in a compelling way. The music and spoken word are woven together seamlessly, and will bring audiences through laughter, tears, and affirmation. Those who know about this important time in LGBTQ+ history will be feel the kinship of community. Others will develop a compassionate understanding of that time, and learn more about where we've been. The work ends with a rousing call to action. The fight for full equality in every way - legally AND socially - is not over."

The new "Quiet No More" commission features the voices of diverse LGBTQ composers, including Julian Hornik (Music Assistant Dear Evan Hansen), Our Lady J (Pose, Transparent), Mike Shaieb (Through A Glass Darkly), Ann Hampton Callaway (singer/songwriter), Michael McElroy (Broadway Inspirational Voices, Rent), and Jane Ramseyer Miller (One Voice Chorus).

The program will also include other works that celebrate the spirit of the LGBTQ movement and community.

In addition to this moving concert event, SDWC is working with the San Diego Unified School District to reach out to middle and high schools. SDWC hopes to share this important history of Stonewall and the LGBTQ community with San Diego youth, and to increase awareness and advocacy, as well as perform excerpts of the concert.

Additional information and tickets for the May 18th and 19th performances are available now at www.sdwc.org.

Tickets- $30 for VIP seats that include reserved seating/best views and priority access. Only sold in advance

General admission - $20 in advance, $25 at door

Discounted- $18 in advance, $20 at door. For youth (3-17) , students (college students etc), military, seniors, disabled.

Group Discounts contact Carins@sdwc.org or call 619.291.FEMM

Children 3 and under are free

The concert will be ASL interpreted and is ADA accessible.

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