Singing Out: National Equality March Weekend

GMCW continues to show itself as a central act on the political stage of the capital of the free world. Last January we sang for the inauguration concert for President Obama at the Lincoln Memorial. On Sunday, October 11 we were proud to represent gay and lesbian choruses from around the country as we sang for over 100,000 people at the Equality Rally on the west lawn of the United States Capitol. It was thrilling to sing Marry Us, Somewhere Over the Rainbow and several other songs to a cheering crowd who were there to march and rally for equal rights for all Americans.

GMCW's small ensemble Potomac Fever participated in a very touching and historic event the day before the march and rally. A memorial service for Leonard Matlovich, the first openly gay person in the military, was held at the Congressional Cemetary. A parade of speakers included several gay heroes who were forced out of the military because of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy. Tracy Thorne, Alex Nicholson and Lt. Dan Choi spoke with great passion ... it was an afternoon filled with great emotion. Potomac Fever opened the service with a stirring National Anthem, and also performed the lullaby, Everything Possible, especially fitting as Tracy Thorne's two young children were there to listen.

It was a proud weekend for GMCW