The Women's Chorus of Dallas

Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Seelig and Principal Accompanist, Lamar Sims, TWCD performs three concerts in its subscription series each year. The Women's Chorus combines many elements in each concert: from Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart, to Copland, Gershwin and Bernstein. There's music from the Broadway stage as well as popular ballads, folk songs, traditional music in language of origin and works by contemporary composers from around the world. In addition to its concert series, TWCD appears at many community events and fund-raisers, supporting the fight against AIDS, against breast cancer and other human concerns. The Chorus was founded in August 1989 with only 32 members and has performed and entertained audiences ever since and has grown to be 120 members strong.

Discography

Our Turn

Echo Song Sound the Trumpet! Alleluia - Mozart Ave Maria - Brahms Come In Ching-A-Ring Chaw - Aaron Copland Nigra Sum A Birthday For The Beauty of the Earth - John Rutter Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti - Rossini Women's Medley God Loves a Woman - Walter Hawkins I'm Goin' Up A Yonder Les Miserables Wind Beneath My Wings The Lord Bless You and Keep You

The 90 singers of the WCD, ably directed since 1994 by Dr. Selig, present a subscription concert series in addition to touring nationally. "Our Turn" is a sampling from their 5th Anniversary concert in June of 1994 called "We're Five!" There are 16 songs, with some light accompaniment by piano and other instruments. "Echo Song," "Sound the Trumpet," Mozart's "Alleluia," Brahms' "Ave Maria" Arron Copland's joyous "Ching-A-Ring Chaw," John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth," Rossini's "Duetto Buffo di due Gatti," "Women's Medley," featuring the title tune, Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" and David Shire's "I Want It All;" Suzanne Buhrer's hilarious "God Loves A Woman," Walter Hawkins' spiritual "I'm Goin' Up A Yonder," "Les Miserables" and Henley and Silbar's "Wind Beneath My Wings" are favorites. "Our Turn" is a strong collection of sweet sounds from the Lone Star State! Some light accompaniment.

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American Rhapsody

Simple Gifts Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair Com In The Water is Wide Stopping By Woods No Mirrors in My Nana's House Sisters It Takes A Village Love is a Rain of Diamonds Only Human The Face of Love There is A Season Come To Me Mother You Are the LightIn the Mood

Recorded in Dallas in March, 2000, in the 11th year of the Chorus' existence, "American Rhapsody" is 14 powerful (accompanied) songs. Some are traditional songs, "Simple Gifts," "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "The Water is Wide;" some are family songs, "There Are No Mirrors In My Nana's House," "Sisters," "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child," "There Is a Season;" and some are healing songs, "Come to Me Mother," and "You Are the Light." All are beautifully composed, deeply felt­and sung from the heart. The over 100-strong TWCD is directed by Dr. Timothy Selig, accompanied by Anne Albritton with guest musicians. Good liner notes, and great music!

6606 CD $15.98

In The Mood

In the Mood Big Band Bash Come Rain or Come Shine Sunny Side of the Street Stormy Weather Long Ago and Far Away It Don't Mean A Thing Flat Foot Floogie Mood Indigo Train Medley Route 66 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning Thanks for the Memory What I'll Do For All I Know / My Buddy I'll Be Seeing You God Bless America

On April 5, 1998 The Women's Chorus of Dallas performed the music from this CD in Dallas; exactly 100 women on stage in authentic 1940s attire. The artistic director, and the only man at TWCD rehearsals, is Dr. Tim Selig. Their principal accompanist and arranger is Anne Albritton, whose piano graces all the songs. There are 17 great songs from the 40s here, but actually many more; "Train Medley," for instance, includes "Take the A Train," "Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," and "Choo-Choo Ch'Boogie." There's a wonderful booklet included with photos and dedications and memories. The audience, many of whom got through the 40s with the help of this wonderful music, loved it, and so will you!

6607 CD $15.98

Change of Heart

Change of Heart Love Is... My Romance / What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life My True Love Has My Heart I've Got You Under My Skin The Sun Won't Stop How To Handle A Woman Heart We Will Forget Him You'll Never Walk Alone Love Changes Everything Speak To the Child of Love Great Peace March Reprise: Change of Heart

"Change of Heart" was recorded at Dallas' Meyerson Symphony Center in March, 1997 at the close of TWCD's eighth season, and it is a celebration of love in its many forms. In addition to Dr. Timothy Selig, director, and Anne Albritton, accompanist and composer/arranger, we have guest artist Holly Near. We are given 13 songs here (actually more than that, "Love IsŠ," for instance is a medley of 8 love songs), all accompanied and beautifully and richly sung by the over 100 TWCD members. As with all TWCD CDs, the liner notes are beautifully done, extensive and touching.

6608 CD $15.98

Only Human

Sit By Me The Prayer Tree After the Long Afternoon The Moon is Out A Light Mirror Got A Match? A Long Straight Stretch of Road I Make My Way in the World I Have the Prettiest Garden in East Texas My Language Only Human In My Grandmother's Garden

The 120-voices strong TWCD, directed by Dr. Timothy Selig, closes its 10th season with this recording of its first major commissioned work, "Only Human." Composer Robert Seeley of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and librettist Philip Littell spent many hours listening to the women of the chorus, and from that came over 30 pieces of poetry, of which 13 were set to music. All songs are performed with full orchestra. This is TWCD's sixth CD in addition to four collaborative CDs with the Turtle Creek Chorale, it has made its Carnegie Hall debut, and has received two GLAMA nominations. "Only Human" is a touching, monumental, deeply personal achievement.

6609 CD $15.98

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