For centuries the music of male composers has overshadowed and even silenced the musical contributions of women musicians. Nevertheless, women continued to compose! This semester, Amasong presents a concert of music exclusively written by women, Included will be works written or arranged by Fanny Mendelssohn, Meredith Monk, Lisa Young of Coco’s Lunch, 17th Century abbess Chiara Margarita Cozzonlani, Smitha Vishveshwara, Ivette Herryman Rodriquez, Meagan Johnson, Tone Krone, Ethel Smythe, Peggy Seeger, Eleanor Daley, and contemporary artist, Imogene Heap. As always, the women of Amasong will sing across genres including classical, folk, avante garde, world music, and a Justice Choir favorite by Abbie Betinis. Amasong will also welcome back CU’s all women folk bluegrass group, the Coneflowers. There will be a silent auction/raffle of gifts donated by local businesses. Suggested admission is $15. More if you can, less if you can’t. Saturday May 19, 4:00 pm Sunday May 20, 4:00 pm McKinley Presbyterian Church, 801 S Fifth Street, Champaign (corner of 5th and John Streets)

Taking Wing Everyone is welcome to enjoy soaring songs with us. 4pm Saturday and Sunday December 9 and 10. McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S 5th Street, Champaign (corner of 5th and John) $10-20 suggested donation. More if you can, less if you can’t.

And She Will Rise Resist, persist, RISE! 4pm Saturday and Sunday April 29-30. McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S 5th Street, Champaign (corner of 5th and John) $20 suggested donation; more if you can, less if you can’t.