STRIKE CHOIR
The Strike Choir Songbook, honoring the 100 Year Anniversary of the Little Red Songbook
Strike Choir was started in Los Angeles by WGA member Francis Weiss Rabkin and composer Leslie Allison to support the WGA and SAG strikers. The first performance took place June 22, 2023 at the Paramount Studios picket line.
The first members of the choir were: Leslie Allison, Clara Dykstra, [Sara] Fenton, Daniela Gesundheit, Emilia Shaffer-Del Valle, Chris Tyler, and Francis Weiss Rabkin.
Music Director - Leslie Allison
Accordion - Clara Dykstra and Leslie Allison Trumpet - Clara Dykstra
Percussion - Emilia Shaffer-Del Valle
All lyrics adapted by Leslie Allison and Francis Weiss Rabkin with punch ups from the choir.
Video recordings by Zev Frank.
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