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December 15–22, 2019 New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall
Reuben M. Reynolds, III Music Director Chad Weirick Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director
Michelle Chassé Stage Director Choreographer
Dr. Lewana Clark American Sign Language Interpreter
Courtney Furno Diction Coach
Bill Casey Vocal Coach
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WELCOME You might be asking yourself “What in the world is A Super Gay Christmas?” Well, for the more than 200 people onstage tonight, it means starting to rehearse holiday music in September. Imagine singing Jingle Bell Rock at the end of the summer! It means a Sunday brunch to welcome 47 new brothers to the BGMC. It means heading up to Ogunquit in November with 175 of your BGMC brothers for a weekend of rehearsals. It means dance and solo auditions—then the horror of having to learn choralography! It means Chorus Thanksgiving—group dinners held all over town before we all come together for desert. And then it’s off to Provincetown for Holly Folly followed by 5 concerts and 2 Christmas Eve Services here in Boston. All so that we can bring you “A Super Gay Christmas!” And what a joy it is to sing for you; to bring you our message of love and acceptance. And two weeks later we start all over again! This year we have something quite special for you in March: a newly commissioned work. A Peacock Among Pigeons, by Broadway composer John Bucchino is based on the award-winning book written by Tyler Curry and illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez. It is the story of Peter Peacock. Peter was raised by a flock of pigeons who found him strange and weird because he did not look or fly the same as they did. The book follows Peter’s journey from social outcast to self-acceptance. For so long I saw what the pigeons saw. And although my feathers never changed, I saw myself differently after meeting new birds who were special and liked me for the Peacock I am. Mark your calendar right now to join us in March for a thrilling concert. You will be amazed by the artwork used to portray Peter and friends. Jordan Hall has never looked this joyous!
Reuben M. Reynolds, III, Music Director The holiday season is marked by many traditions: some liturgical, some secular, and some unique to ourselves and those close to us. Todays show has music for all—everything from lush choral singing to familiar songs to over-the-top, gayer than gay flamboyance. It’s a little bit of each of us and it’s our tradition to bring it to you. We create musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference. Your support makes our important work possible. Talk to your friends. Like us on Facebook. Download our app. Take a selfie (at intermission at our rainbow tree). Make sure you are on the mail and email lists. Audition. And, of course, donations are always welcome. Individual contributions fill the gap between corporate giving and ticket sales, which constitute less than half of BGMC’s income. There are donation boxes in the lobby. We are able to make an impact in the community thanks to the talents of hundreds of singers and volunteers. We especially thank our foundation and corporate sponsors for their ongoing support: Bank of America, jetBlue, Product Genesis and IVF New England. Happiest of holidays and warm wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2020 for us all!
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PURPOSE
BOSTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS
To inspire
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MISSION The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference.
CORE VALUES We’re a family with a tradition of excellence We provide a safe and welcoming community to be ourselves
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 200-voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal in 2018 and 2019 named BGMC one of the top 10 performing arts organizations in the city. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador — being the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.
We make music that makes us and our audiences proud We operate with integrity We genuinely care for each other; bringing out the best of each other — we are at our best as a group We change hearts and minds through our presence and our music We are from diverse backgrounds but have a shared passion for music
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REUBEN M. REYNOLDS, III
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Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds, III, has been the Music Director of the BGMC since December,1997. After earning undergraduate degrees in both economics and music, Mr. Reynolds received his Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University where he was teaching assistant to Metropolitan Opera soprano Martina Arroyo, and was on the conducting staff of the Baton Rouge Lyric Opera. In Kansas City, He served as Music Director of the Heartland Men’s Chorus from 1989 to 1998 and was also Conductor of the Philharmonia of Kansas City and the Kansas City Civic Opera Theatre. In the summer of 1994, Mr. Reynolds made his European debut conducting the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra and the Beethoven Chamber Orchestra of Ostrava, Czech Republic. He returned to the Czech Republic to conduct the West Bohemia Symphony Orchestra in 1995. He spent the summer of 1998 in St. Petersburg, Russia, conducting the Hermitage Camerata in the Catherine the Great Theatre. Mr. Reynolds has commissioned more than 20 major pieces and hundreds of arrangements in his career. The Boston Globe describes his conducting as “expert and idiomatic.”
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer, MSC Co-chair Stephen M. Conner Shawn DeVeau Nicholas Everage John K. Ferguson Mark Fitzforry Joshua Foster Ken Hirschkind, Vice President Jeffrey Hovis Ryan Miller, Clerk Theresa Murray Alfred O’Connell, President Thomas O’Toole Kerry Patterson, Treasurer Jake Pitochelli, MSC Co-chair Monika Wirtz John Strumwasser, President Emeritus ADVISORY BOARD Rev. Kim Crawford-Harvie Peter J. Crosby Laura DeVeau Jeffrey Fatchaline Al Ingram Michelle Wu
AFFILIATIONS
Executive Director
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Craig Coogan joined the BGMC as executive director in October 2012. He is an expert in developing strategies and programs to help LGBTQA and other nonprofit organizations achieve their operational and artistic goals. Craig brings experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit arenas. He previously served as Executive Director for One Voice Mixed Chorus in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was a founding board member and treasurer for ten years of the acclaimed Women’s choral group Vox Femina Los Angeles. A graduate of Syracuse University, he has produced independent films, award-winning documentaries, and acclaimed original plays.
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REBECCA SHANNON BUTLER Costume Design
Rebecca Shannon Butler holds a B.F.A. from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She is Costume Director at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where recent favorites include Urinetown, Dead Man Walking, and The Frogs. Freelance costume design credits include Boston Conservatory (Urinetown, Hair, Reflections), Actors’ Shakespeare Project, and Intermezzo Chamber Opera Series. Butler was a founding member of the designer’s studio, the Industrial Stitchers Guild, and has created costumes and textile art for organizations in Boston and beyond. She has been costume designer for BGMC since 2015. MICHELLE CHASSÉ Stage Director & Choreographer Michelle Chassé trained with the Boston Ballet School and Maestro Vincenzo Celli and was on scholarship at the School of American Ballet. She graduated cum laude with a B.F.A. in dance from The Boston Conservatory, where she was the first recipient of the prestigious Ruth Sandholm Ambrose Award and later received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. She has both studied and performed with ballet, concert dance, and Broadway legends from around the world. Chassé has choreographed numerous productions for the esteemed musical theater program at The Boston Conservatory, including Candide, Kismet and The Wild Party, for which she received critical acclaim within Boston and New York ranks. She directed and choreographed Catch Me If You Can in October of 2016 and received a 2014 ArtsImpulse Best Musical nomination for her direction of The Boston Conservatory’s On the Town and was awarded Best Choreography for the same production. In 2018 she directed and choreographed A Chorus Line. Her work on Le Cabaret Grimm, featured in the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival, earned her an Honorable Mention at that festival’s awards ceremony, and that same year her piece, Red Smoke Rises, was performed by Boston’s Urbanity Dance Company at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Her continued choreography and stage 11
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direction for such internationally acclaimed ensembles as the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus have received numerous accolades from audiences and critics alike.
DR. LEWANA CLARK
American Sign Language Interpreter LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. Join us as we celebrate her 30 years in advancing our mission! She creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and musical qualities of the melody. In her day job, she provides communication access services for Deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind, and nondeaf consumers in Boston, across the Commonwealth, nationally and internationally. Although she spends most of her time working in court or in other legal settings, she’s also qualified to interpret in medical, mental health, governmental, educational and theatrical/ performing arts settings. One of her many accomplishments is her graduation from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with her doctorate degree in sign language interpreting and translation with specializations in pedagogy and research. LeWana has been the American Sign Language Interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus began providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at its concerts during the 1980s. The ASL interpretation continues to be a powerful and visual commitment of our organization to welcome all. Both Deaf and nondeaf audience members rave about LeWana Clark’s interpretation of songs and the value that she contributes to the concert going experience.
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COMMITTEES The BGMC thrives thanks to the volunteers who make up the Committees and the Board of Directors. If you have an interest in any of these areas, please contact the office at office@bgmc.org.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT Nicolas Everage, Chair Shawn DeVeau Alfred O’Connell DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Izzy Berdan, Chair Tyler Brewer Christopher Cobb Manuel Esquivel Mark Fitzforry Jason Goldman Jeffrey Hovis Abraham Leon Jr. Juan Manuel Mendoza Alfred O’ Connell Jeffrey Albert Swartzel EXECUTIVE Alfred O’Connell, Chair Nicholas Everage Ken Hirschkind Ryan Miller Kerry Patterson
FINANCE Kerry Patterson, Chair Stephen M. Conner Jeffrey Fatchaline John K. Ferguson Alfred O’Connell
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COMMITTEES
CHAD WEIRICK Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director
FUNDRAISING/ ENGAGEMENT Thomas O’Toole, Chair Joshua Foster Jeffrey Hovis Theresa Murray Alfred O’Connell
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A native of Rockford, Illinois, Chad graduated high school at the age of 15 and moved to New York City. There, he became the organist for Radio City Music Hall and rehearsal pianist for the Rockettes, a position that earned him a listing in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! as the youngest musician to ever work full time on Broadway.
GOVERNANCE Ken Hirschkind, Chair Shawn DeVeau Alfred O’Connell Monika Wirtz
He also was the pianist for various Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, Shenandoah, and The Act. Subsequently he moved to Boston to attend the New England Conservatory of Music, where he received a Masters Degree in Composition under Malcolm Peyton. Chad’s numerous choral arrangements have been performed and recorded not only by the BGMC, but many other choruses nationally and internationally. They are published by Alfred Music and Tresona Publishing.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Tyler Brewer, Co-Chair Jake Pitochelli, Co-Chair
He also works in the music department of Wellesley High School and for the First Congregational church of Hanover.
PERSONNEL Alfred O’Connell, Chair Stephen M. Conner Nicolas Everage Mark Fitzforry Ken Hirschkind Ryan Miller Kerry Patterson
In addition to his music credits, Chad is also an avid runner. He has been privileged to run the Boston Marathon for many years in support of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. Chad thanks his partner David Slaga for his support, friendship and love.
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Chad has been the Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director since 1993 and serves as Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist at Wellesley High School.
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CHORUS TENOR 1
Michael Barber Bruce G. Barrett Bruce Bausk Alain Bouchard Miguel Bray Jeremy Franz Brendle Kyle Cabral Andy Chau Enrique Claudio Kevin Corsini Giuseppe Delisi Jude Erondu Nicholas Everage Kyle Hawk Gary Jackson Gerald B. James Brian Kisiel Peter Kokoszka Devan Lalas Anthony Lawson Michael Lombo Matt Magrath Matthew Medina Edmund Metzold Neil Meyer Ryan C. Miller Christopher Murray Jeffrey Nagengast Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss Ryne Paez Myron Pic Jake Pitochelli Kevin D. Rice Bradford Robinson Kevin Rovelli David L. Simpson Anand Sitaram Loren Sylvester Shawn Thomas Joseph Valadez John Vento Adrian Verspyck Nathan Wass Walker Weatherly Zachary Williams
TENOR 2
Kelvin Bates Nathanael Beisiegel Keith Bell Frederick Brown Bill Casey William Cattey Sam Chinoy
Paul Consoli Adam Corcoran Sean Crookes Bryan Daley Marcel D’Anjou Lucas De BuenosAires Alverson de Souza Guy DeAngelis Samuel Dennis Ryan Dusenbury Manuel Esquivel Mark Fitzforry Courtney Furno Johnny Gall Adam C. Harrington Shan Huang Nick LaPete Michael J. Leclerc Jackson Lee Samuel Linden Christopher Ludwig Lenielson Sousa Jesse Medina Michael Melfi John F. Moran Matthew Moura Luke T. Murphy Joel M. Nolan Joel Nosek Jevon Jurray Oliver Nick Panagiotou Jim Peary-Freiman Josh Peary-Freiman Alejandro Pironti Nicholas Poché Felix Ramirez Tim Rogers Kevin Schattenkirk T.J. Sheehan Michael Spertus Douglas St. Lawrence Stephen Trumble
BARITONE
Dana Albertelli Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Jim Anderson Michael Appell John N. Beaudreau Izzy Berdan Bryan Bishop Brian Blancke Tyler Brewer Andrew Brooks Jim Buckley Paul Cady Galvin Chow 16
Nicholas Cloutier Thomas L. Collins, III Andrew Scott Coon Bruce Cramer Kyle Crand Curtis Creekmore Eric Crumrine Robert Delmonte Tim Dreher David Dyson Jeffrey Fatchaline William Ford Joshua Foster David Friedler Paul Gabrys Joseph Germanos Christian Grenier Travis Hasley George Hinds Matthew Robert Honeycutt Alan H. Ingram Terrence Kenealy Paul Lang Abraham Leon Jr. James Lesui Michael Lewis-Swanson Magdiel Lorenzo Rohan Raoul Manohar Keith March Mistler Paul Mills Joshua Montanaro Benjamin Muller Joe Pahl Williams Muller William Neely Thomas Novak Alfred O’Connell Michael James Pahls Carl Palme Jay Philomena Don Picard Noah Robert Pimentel Russell P. Plato Daniel Pollak Kelvin Powell Joseph Rios Ron Riso Carl Seglem Jim Slayton Nicholas Solimini Sam Stone Jeffrey Albert Swartzel Derek Ternullo Robert P. Tetirick Gary Thies Zachary Tripsas Luis Valdez Tom Weisend Michael Chase Whalen Benjamin Zavisza
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CHORUS BASS
John Abbott Jason Barrera Jimmie Bucci Eric Bullen Jeff Candiello Michael Capparelli Paul Carreiro Andrew Childs Richard Cincotta Christopher Cobb Charles Conley Mark Daggett Ross W. Dekle Dixon Delaware Paul J. DeLorey Kodo Elder-Groebe Cristian Escalante Timothy B. Flatt Charles Fortunato Emil Frank Joel E. Friedman James Glavin
Jason Goldman Ken Golner Kyriakos Grammatikos Julius Green I James Griffin Joseph Andrew Hanak, MD DJ Hoare-Travaglini Jeffrey Hovis George Alexander King, Jr. Jacob Lee Leatherberry Andrew Levine Wayne Malloy James Martin Loren McCready Hunter Parker McLaren Juan Manuel Mendoza Edward Nardell James Newman Lucas Edward O’Connell Christopher Phillips Rocco Pigneri Yusheng Qin Peter A. Ray
Rick Redmond Roland W. Roy Drew Seyl David Shaffer Shawn Solaas Rob Stone Michael Sullivan Mark A. Taylor Peter Vos David Wickenden
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David Baldwin Thomas Choinski Matthew Doherty David Grossman-Ponemon Abdelkrim Hadir Ian Rollins Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael W. Tobey
IN MEMORIAM
We remember and honor our brothers who have passed on. From our very beginning to today, we have lost many members too soon, including our founder Joseph Bevins. We lost our first member to AIDS in 1987. This started a continual stream of singing at memorial services. A marks those who we have been notified have died of AIDS. All those named are forever part of our chorus family. They are in our hearts and memories. Daniel-John Aylward Harold Baldwin Josef Bevins Herbert F. Bourne Everette F. Brewer Phil Briggs Greg Brown Richard Brummett John Bryant Richard Coe Laurence E.D. Collopy Eric Cossart-D’Espies Ryan F. Curtis Gerry R. Dagesse Wayne Drake Dan Gage
Frederick Goodwin Jim Gordon John Graves Neil Gray Roland T. Green,III Gary Griffiths Toby Hall Alan Hartwell John Hynes Steven Isherwood Michael Kasper Ron LaCombe Fred Lange John Laporta Robert D. Leclair Todd Lindamood
Andrew Lobao Roy E. Lundin Gerard J. Marquis Christopher Mahoney Bruce McCarthy Kevin McKenna David F. Messier Rod Meth Joseph Molloy Richard Moore Ray Nadeau David Panella Greg Pearce Joseph A. Pels Daniel Eaton Pentlarge Ben Perry
Larry Poitras Sandy Reder Dominick Rocca Kevin Rogers Michael E. Shea Corey Smith Sandy F. Smith, Jr. Dan Staub Robert Lee Sweeney Michael Thornton John Van Etten David Varner Mark Wayne Peter Webster Bill Williamson
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THANK YOU LEWANA FOR 30 YEARS!
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ACT I Funky That Hall
Based on traditional carol Deck the Hall Arr. David Maddux
A Virgin Unspotted
William Billings, Arr. Courtney Furno
Alleluia
Randall Thompson
Mi Shebeirach
Debbie Friedman Samuel Linden, soloist
Miracle
Matisyahu, Arr. Chad Weirick
O Magnum Mysterium Music Brian Schmidt
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
Traditional, Arr. Michael John Trotta
Silent Night, Holy Night
Music Franz Gruber, Lyrics Joseph Mohr, Arr. Greg Gilpin American Sign Language Dr. LeWana Clark
First Noel
Traditional, Arr. Rhonda Polay Gary Thies, soloist
Here We Come a-Wassailing! Traditional, Arr. Chad Weirick
Super Gay Christmas
Kevin Yee, Arr. Sean Ivory
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ACT II Jingle Bell Rock
Joel Beale, Jim Booth, Arr. Alan Billinglsey Revoiced TTBB Rob Bradley
Mistletoe and Holly
Frank Sinatra, Dok Stanford, Henry Sanicola, Arr. Mark Hayes
Merry Christmas Darling
Frank Pooler, Richard Carpenter Shawn Thomas, soloist
Up on the Housetop
B.R. Hanby, Arr. Cristi Cary Miller
And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going
From Dreamgirls Music Henry Krieger, Lyrics Tom Eyen Parody lyrics Jay Baer Nicholas Everage, soloist
Cozy Little Christmas
Katy Perry, Ferras Alqaisi, Greg Wells, Arr. David Volpe
All I Want For Christmas Is You Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff Ryne Paez, soloist
One Voice
Ruth Moody, Arr. Chad Weirick Matt Magrath, Benjamin Zavisza, James Lesui, soloists
Christmas Waltzes
Medley Arr. Chad Weirick
Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer Andy Chau Adam Corcoran Kyle Crand Matthew Robert Honeycutt Nick LaPete Michael Lombo, Dance Captain
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The Ovation Society The generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations provides nearly half of the BGMC’s annual revenue. The Ovation Society recognizes those donors who have contributed $500 or more (Sept. 1 to Aug 31), made a Planned Gift or given directly to our Endowment. Members of The Ovation Society receive an exclusive and unique opportunity to secure their favorite seats on the dates of their choosing for the new BGMC concert season before anybody else. Members of The Ovation Society are invited to select exclusive BGMC events throughout the year. If you work for a company that matches employee gifts to cultural organizations, please send in your matching gift form or call the Chorus office at 617-542-7464. To see if your company matches, ask your HR department or visit the website matchinggift.com. The following list represents cumulative gifts between 11/26/18 and 11/25/2019. Gifts include all cash and in-kind donations, purchases of event tickets and amounts paid for winning auction items. Donations of auction items are not included. We’ve made every effort to accurately represent the gifts. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office so we can remedy it.
PLANNED GIFTS
Stephen M. Kelley Edward J. LeMay Trust Albert D. Lovata Andrew Maggiore John Moran Reuben M. Reynolds, III David Rosenthal Robert L. “Rab” Sherman James Mitchell Slayton Scott E. Squillace
Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley Frederick Baumer Living Trust Edward & Caleb E. Broach Chritopher A. Chouinard Craig B. Coogan Living Trust Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes Alan H. Ingram Stanton Kilpatrick
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Please contact us if you have included the BGMC in your estate plans so that we may add you to this list.
The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Bequest of John Bryant Bequest of Wayne P. Drake
Special thanks to those donors supporting us for 10 years or more.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Since its founding in 1982 the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has infused itself into the LGBT community of Boston. It has also reached out beyond that community into the political, social, and arts arenas. As a staunch supporter of LGBT causes, the Chorus has distinguished itself by performing for every major AIDS service organization in the area, several Human Rights Campaign annual fundraising dinners, various events during Pride Week in Boston, the Fenway Men’s Event dinner, and is the main draw for Provincetown’s annual December community holiday celebration, Holly Folly. The Chorus has created innovative collaborations with organizations including Greater Boston PFLAG, GLSEN Boston, AIDS Action Committee, and more. The Chorus sang at the inaugural gala for Governor Charlie Baker, the first LGBT group to perform for a New England governor or for any Republican inaugural in the U.S. The BGMC was an active participant in the samePhoto: GALA Choruses sex marriage movement, becoming a role model for other choruses throughout the world. The BGMC performed at numerous events and hand delivered CDs of itself singing Marry Us to every Massachusetts state legislator. Each year the BGMC donates hundreds of tickets to LGBT student organizations and to people living with HIV. The Chorus also donates tickets and CDs to support dozens of Boston area non-profit causes. The Chorus has been invited to perform concerts at dozens of open and affirming faith communities and schools throughout New England, bringing its message and music directly to thousands of people in urban, suburban, and rural locales, helping to create new allies for the LGBT community. Proceeds from community concerts go to support Gay-Straight Alliances and other supportive groups. Since the program’s inception the BGMC has helped raise $660,000 and brought a vital lifeline to youth organizations.
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MAP The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial support to singing members who need help with dues (which cover a small portion of music licensing costs and other rehearsal related fees), retreat fees and performance wardrobe costs. This is a restricted fund. The following donors for the 2019–20 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it. Chuck Anderson Christopher Arrington Richard Babson Bruce G. Barrett John Beaudreau Donald Bigwood Miguel Bray Tyler Brewer Jeffrey Candiello Paul Carreiro William Cattey Andrew Childs Galvin Chow Christopher Cobb Thomas L. Collins III Charles Conley Paul A. Consoli Craig Coogan
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