Windsong sings with other Ohio GALA choruses at Gubernatorial Inauguration Event

On Sunday, January 14, the Ohio GALA mass chorus - 150 voices strong - performed during the governor's inauguration weekend festivities.

Listen to Cathy Roma's "Audacity of Hope" speech delivered at the Equality Wins brunch sponsored by Equality Ohio, National Stonewall Democrats, and Human Rights Campaign.

Cathy and Karen

Cathy Roma & Karen Weaver: GALA chorus directors.

Windsong Light in Columbus

Mary Francis snapped this version of Windsong Light at the Ohio Statehouse. L to R: Carol, Bunny, Holly, Argerie, Lona, Karen, Kat, Sue.

Carol & Bunny take a break before the show.

Lona & Kat help themselves to lunch.

Performers Hailed during "Equality Wins" Brunch

Soloist John Wright performed I'll Make the Difference.

Rachael Kramer from Muse accompanied the mass chorus.

Preparing to Perform in Columbus

Inaugural chorusters. Sue's in the background.

Practicing with Cathy Roma.

Windsong and Other Ohio Choruses Perform for Strickland/Fisher Inaugural Brunch

Although the actual swearing in and public ceremonies will be on Saturday, January 13, a brunch for donors on the next day will feature Muse, Windsong, and other Ohio GALA choruses. Sen John Glenn and his wife Annie, co-chairs of the inaugural festivities, are committed to a celebration that "celebrates the diversity of our state and our united efforts to turn around Ohio," according to the inauguration website. Stay tuned for photos and more!

Ann E. DeChant Performs at Windsong Awareness Concert

On Saturday, February 6, about 150 people turned out for Windsong's Awareness Concert raising awareness on what women can do to reduce our controllable risk factors for breast cancer. Along the way Windsong sang -- and enjoyed a spontaneous standing ovation! And then Ann E. DeChant brought the house down.

O Mama Baku!

On Saturday, January 6, we invoked the spirits of our matriarchal ancestors -- as women have done forever. We sang. We shouted. We laughed. According to the South African chant, Babethandaza, "we are like this because of prayer."

This was our set of songs:
1. Babethandaza
2. Gather
3. Turn the World Around
4. Imani
5. Mahk jchi
6. On Children
7. Everything Possible
8. Seasons of Love
9. Shine On Me