"Women's Suffrage Suite for Mezzo-soprano and Orchestra," a selection of songs from the women's suffrage movement, will have its world premiere in a free concert by the Wooster Symphony Orchestra and mezzo-soprano Audrey Johnson on the grounds of the Wayne County Historical Society. Guests are asked to bring their own folding chairs. Free parking will be available in the lots of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Mary's Church, and Drug Mart.
The musical selections highlight the variety of song types found throughout the women's suffrage movement. The songs served as inspiration, provocation, and social commentary during the decades-long struggle to win voting rights for American women, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.