Womansong of Asheville, NC: Joyful Voices, Open Hearts

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Womansong is Asheville's oldest and largest women's community chorus. Womansong performances are known for their high energy, pure entertainment and unusual variety. The chorus’s eclectic repertoire includes songs from around the world as well as our own backyard – several pieces composed by Womansong members. Lively accompaniment is provided by a variety of instrumentalists along with dancing and drumming. Womansong’s music and community efforts are grounded in the common spirit of women working and singing together. The chorus proclaims unity and honors cultural diversity with songs that celebrate many themes in women’s lives – empowerment, spirituality, healing and humor. Proceeds from Womansong concerts support its New Start Program. www.womansong.org

Upcoming Concert:

Full Press Release: www.womansong.org/WomansongFall2011press.doc
Photos available below
Womansong in Concert: "Everything Is Music"
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 11 & 12, 2011 - 7:30pm
at Unity Center, 2041 Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River 28759 www.unitync.net

Combining humor, harmony, colorful visuals, and audience sing-alongs, this concert celebrates the transformative power of music to uplift, unite, and heal our world. Freedom songs from the African American tradition will be featured as well as inspiring and entertaining songs from "The Sound of Music". The title piece, "Everything is Music," is based on words of Rumi and composed by Asheville songwriter Catherine Haas Riley.

Concert proceeds will benefit Womansong, her New Start Program, and Unity’s Kindness Fund.

Advance tickets are available online at www.womansong.org, by phone from the Unity Center 891-8700, and from Womansong members. Adults: $15 in advance; $18 day-of-the-show. Children: $5. For directions, see www.unitync.net/Map.html

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Quotes:

"We sing because we love to... and we sing because we can... and we sing for those who can't... and we sing to honor the beauty of life within and around us!" -Althea Gonzalez

"goodness gracious that was a soul-stirring, world(s)-changing incredible beyond-the-beyond experience last night." - Deb Roberts

"Hearing your concert tonight makes me the happiest I've ever been to be a woman!"

[Our Director's] greatest gift to me is that she reminds us of the gift we give others and each other by singing… reminding us that we are transforming the world with music!"

"The Womansong community is the most loving, committed, talented (and sometimes eccentric!) group of women I have ever been a part of."

"...what a wondrous experience it was for everyone involved, both the audience and the performers! Every single soul present was touched by the enormity of the event.""Womansong demonstrates womanhood at it's finest! I am so impressed with the quality of performance and dedication as well as the kindness, support, encouragement and love shown to all by this group of women.... You all are truly demonstrating your highest self!"

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Photos by Diane Hammar: www.PicturesByDiane.com