{"id":9449,"date":"2019-02-12T12:06:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T03:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=9449"},"modified":"2019-04-01T16:34:59","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T07:34:59","slug":"iccxgs-center-presents-special-spring-concert%e3%80%80%ef%bd%9efeel-the-diversity-and-harmony-with-the-arrival-of-spring%ef%bd%9e-april-15%e3%80%80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news\/2019\/02\/12\/9449\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2605SDC Collaboration Event No.1\u2605<br> Special Spring Concert\u3000\uff5eFeel the Diversity and Harmony with the Arrival of Spring!\uff5e (April 15)\u3000<br>Performer: Sydney Gay &#038; Lesbian Choir &#038; WASEDA University High Society Orchestra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6811a416c93975f94cc8f7d92dcfa741.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We deepen our bonds through the pursuit of love and performance in song.<br \/>\nFor one night only here at Waseda, we present a special concert from an Australian symbol of diversity and harmony, a group overflowing with vitality, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir!<\/p>\n<p>The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir was founded in 1991, they have performed on stage both in Australia and abroad for over 25 years and have a varied repertoire which reflects their diversity.<br \/>\nWith classical, pop and musical numbers, all the way up to modern genre-bending hits, their concerts have become very popular.<\/p>\n<p>For this packed concert, there will be 5 songs including the currently popular &#8220;Bohemian Rhapsody&#8221; and a collaboration performance with Waseda&#8217;s own big band &#8220;High Society Orchestra&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>This time it is a special program for Waseda University! So come along!<\/p>\n<h5>Program (subject to change)<\/h5>\n<p>1\uff0eOpening Act from the Waseda University High Society Orchestra<br \/>\n2\uff0eIntroductory presentation about LGBT in Japan and Australia<br \/>\n3\uff0ePerformance by the Sydney Gay &amp; Lesbian Choir<\/p>\n<h5>Date &amp; Time<\/h5>\n<p>April 15, 2019 (Mon) 6:30pm &#8211; 8:00pm (doors open 6:15pm)<\/p>\n<h5>Place<\/h5>\n<p>Okuma Garden House (1F, Bldg. 25, Waseda Campus)<\/p>\n<h5>Eligibility<\/h5>\n<p>Waseda Students &amp; Staff, General Public<\/p>\n<h5>Language<\/h5>\n<p>MC in English and Japanese, Presentation in English<\/p>\n<h5>Fee<\/h5>\n<p>Free<\/p>\n<h5>Registration<\/h5>\n<p>Not required<\/p>\n<h5>Performers<\/h5>\n<p><strong>\u2605Sydney Gay &amp; Lesbian Choir<br \/>\n<\/strong>Based in Sydney, this is a choir overflowing with diversity.<br \/>\nLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, straight, anyone can participate without an audition.<br \/>\nIn addition to community events and ceremonies in various places they also perform concerts both at home<br \/>\nand abroad, collaborate with other artists on music and also make their own recordings.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sglc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><br \/>\nYouTube video\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pKLZTOJGLf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home &#8211; arr. by Charles Beale &#8211;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Song List (subject to change)\uff1a<br \/>\n1. Rise Up! &#8211; Andra Day<br \/>\n2. Proud &#8211; Heather Small<br \/>\n3. Marry Me\/ Right Now Baby- Lawrence McGuire<br \/>\n4. Three Australian Bush Songs- Iain Grandage<br \/>\n5. Bohemian Rhapsody &#8211; Queen<br \/>\nAnd more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2605Waseda University High Society Orchestra<\/strong><br \/>\nFounded in 1956 the High Society Orchestra is Waseda&#8217;s only big band.<br \/>\nThey have won an uncountable number of prizes in student big band contests and collaborated with professional musicians on songs throughout their history.<br \/>\nThey have and continue to produce a large number of professional musicians from their members.<br \/>\nThey have a repertoire of hundreds of songs including those from the likes of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. They have also made their live recording CD debut and function as a semi-pro band.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highso-waseda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Co-Host<\/h5>\n<p>Waseda University Gender and Sexuality Center<\/p>\n<h5>Cooperation<\/h5>\n<p>KIC\u3000Japan Office<br \/>\nI.W.A. TOURS Co., Ltd.<br \/>\nNPO: Tokyo Rainbow Pride<\/p>\n<h5>Inquiries<\/h5>\n<p>Tel: 03-5286-3990<br \/>\nE-mail: icc-full@list.waseda.jp<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poster We deepen our bonds through the pursuit of love and performance in song. 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