Female LGBT Chorus

Based in Columbus, OH

Patty Daniels and Rose Zingrone were the founding mothers of Columbus Women's Chorus (CWC). The two planned and advertised an organizational meeting, which took place on November 2, 1989 and was attended by thirteen women. After a discussion of ideas and vision, Naomi Weinert, a charter member, reluctantly agreed to become the first Artistic Director. CWC began practicing in the homes of singers, but soon began renting rehearsal rooms in various local churches.

CWC's first performance was March 17, 1990, at the National Lesbian Conference Regional Caucus Meeting. Soon after, we joined the Sister Singers Network and, to date, have participated in five national Sister Singers Festivals. In 1992, we began our tradition of an annual spring concert. In 2000, CWC achieved 501(c)(3) status, incorporated in the State of Ohio, and formed a board of directors, with both community volunteers and CWC member-singers.

Also in 2000, CWC was awarded the Montreal Women's Memorial Award, given by the Lesbian Business Association "to a group that has contributed to the empowerment of women in Central Ohio."

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