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FROM THE MAESTRO Every morning I walk across the street to the South End Food Emporium and pick up two cups of coffee, the New York Times, and USA Today. Recently they started carrying Pain D’Avignon breads — delicious! They keep the biscotti right by the cash register and it is almost impossible for me not to grab one. About once a week I succumb to the temptation and bring one home to have with my coffee and paper. I think of it as a “guilty pleasure.” Another “guilty pleasure” of mine is the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA!
In 1976 ABBA’s disco hit Dancing Queen came out and so did I! We would drive most weekends from Rome, Georgia, where I was in college, to Atlanta to go dancing at the big, gay disco and drag bar Sweet Gum Head. Disco music was all the rage in the US at the time. ABBA was much more popular at the time in Europe so they decided to write a disco song to help break into the American market; thus was born Dancing Queen! They stayed hot in the U.S. until they disbanded in 1982. The next decade saw their popularity wane until the greatest hits compilation ABBA GOLD became a worldwide best seller in the early 90s. Several films, including Muriel’s Wedding and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, featured their music. Then in 1999 Mamma Mia! came out and took over the world! It was followed by the film and will return this summer in Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again! What fun we have had preparing this “guilty pleasure” for you! During the cold of this past winter we were singing Mamma Mia! It might have been snowing out but Fernando took us to a different place. No matter what the weather was like outside we smiled ear-to-ear singing Waterloo! Thanks for joining us. You’re gonna tap your toes and have a ball!
Reuben M. Reynolds, III, 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, Mr. Reynolds 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. Reuben 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.” 5
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WELCOME
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ABBA was plenty popular in the 1970s. Their music experienced a resurgence in the 90s, culminating with a number of their songs being packaged together in the musical Mamma Mia! It became a global phenomenon, then a movie, and this summer a movie sequel. Priscilla Queen of the Desert incorporated their songs as part of the subplot and is one of my favorite films. Throughout this rehearsal process I have not only enjoyed hearing the amazing music that Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus have written, but I’ve appreciated the fantastic song titles as well. If I were prepackaging just for Executive Directors, I’d consider these song titles perfect: Money, Money, Money; Take a Chance on Me; Gimme, Gimme, Gimme; and right before our annual gala on May 5, I Have A Dream. However the music speaks to you we hope that you enjoy it! 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). 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. Feel free to fill our gift boxes with a donation. 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 and IVF New England. Thank you for being part of the BGMC family!
Craig Coogan, Executive Director 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 non-profit 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. 7
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MEET THE STAFF CHAD WEIRICK, Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director 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. 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. He also worked as music director for Marriott’s Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. Chad’s numerous choral arrangements have been performed and recorded not only by the BGMC, but many other choruses nationally and internationally. Currently he works in the choral department of Wellesley High School and is the Minister of Music at the First Congregational Church in Hanover, Massachusetts. In addition to his music credits, he is most proud of being a registered black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Chad thanks his partner David Slaga for his support, friendship and love. Chad has been the Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director since 1993 and serves as Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist at Wellesley High School.
LEWANA CLARK, American Sign Language Interpreter LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. She creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and musical qualities of the melody. 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. To further her professional credentials, LeWana is currently working on her doctorate degree at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. 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 non-deaf audience members rave about LeWana Clark’s interpretation of songs and the value that she contributes to the concert going experience. 9
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ARTISTIC PRODUCTION é Stage Director & Choreographer MICHELLE CHASSE, 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. 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 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.
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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.
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The BGMC was an active participant in the same-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 LGBTQ 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 $536,500 and brought a vital lifeline to youth organizations. 13
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BOSTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS
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 LGBT community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recordings, television, and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ recently named The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. BGMC are Cultural Ambassadors — being the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018. bgmc.org.
PURPOSE To inspire
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 • 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 • We choose to give our time and talents – giving back more than we get • We have fun! 15
Support Our Songs Only about half of your ticket price covers the cost of today’s show. Donation boxes are in the lobby.
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REUBEN M. REYNOLDS, III Music Director CHAD WEIRICK Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director
Diction Coach Courtney Furno Lighting Anne Dresbach
LEWANA CLARK American Sign Language Interpreter
MICHELLE CHASSÉ Stage Director Choreographer
Vocal Coach Bill Casey
Script & Projections Thomas J. Choinski
Bass Mark Pucci
Video Director/Editor Michael Willer
Percussion Michael Ambroszewski
Cast Anni-Friday: Paul Gabrys Benny: Kevin D. Rice Narrator: William Cattey Bjorn: Thomas Coggin Meryl Streep: Tim Dreher Agnatha: Tyler Brewer Cher: Christopher Murray
Izzy Berdan Bill Casey Kyle Crand Jaime de Sousa
Dancers Matthew Robert Honeycutt Nick LaPete Michael Lombo, Dance Captain Keith March Mistler
Christopher Murray Nick Panagiotou Rafael Quintanar Stephen Trumble
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ACT I Take A Chance On Me Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
Lay All Your Love On Me Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
One Of Us Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux James Patrick Lobo, Benjamin Zavisza, soloists
The Way Old Friends Do Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Bill Spera, John Strumwasser, soloists
Voulez Vous Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
Fernando Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Anand Sitaram, Timothy S. Pattillo, soloists
S.O.S. Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Curtis Creekmore, Marcel D’Anjou, soloists
On and On and On Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
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ACT II Thank You for the Music Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
Super Trooper Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Shawn Thomas, soloist
I Have A Dream Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Kyle Cabral, Will Neeley, Michael Nuss, Yusheng Qin, soloists
Money, Money, Money Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
The Winner Takes It All Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux Thomas L. Collins, III, soloist
Gimme Gimme Gimme Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
Does Your Mother Know Benny Anderson & Björn Ulvaeus, arr. David Maddux
If I Could Turn Back Time Diana Warren, arr. Chad Weirick Christopher Murray, soloist
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CHORUS BARITONE
Marcus Allen Adams Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Jim Anderson Michael Appell John N. Beaudreau Izzy Berdan Brian Blancke Richard Boon Jr. Tyler Brewer Galvin Chow Nicholas Cloutier Thomas L. Collins, III Bruce Cramer Kyle Crand Curtis Creekmore Eric Crumrine Jonathan Drapinski Tim Dreher Michael Duggan Jeffrey Fatchaline John K. Ferguson David Friedler Paul Gabrys John Gallagher Joseph Germanos Jonathan Girard Bradford J. Greer Christian Grenier George Hinds Matthew Robert Honeycutt Robert S. Hubbard Alan H. Ingram Cora Johnson-Roberson Charles Kirchofer Steven P. Kleinman James Lesui James Patrick Lobo Magdiel Lorenzo Keith March Mistler Michael McKinstry William Neely Alfred O’Connell Thomas O’Toole Jay Philomena Don Picard Noah Robert Pimentel Daniel Pollak Michael Quinlan Michael Quinn Rafael Quintanar Joseph Rios
Ron Riso David Rosenthal Carl Seglem Jim Slayton Nicholas Solimini Sam Stone Derek Ternullo Robert P. Tetirick Gary Thies Benjamin Thompson Luis Valdez Michael Chase Whalen Jason Williams Henry Wu Benjamin Zavisza
BASS
John Abbott Christopher Arrington Caleb Broach Alexander Brown Jimmie Bucci Eric Bullen Paul Carreiro John Clinkscale Thomas Coggin Drew Collins Chuck Conley Stephen M. Conner Mark Daggett Ross W. Dekle Pedro J. Diaz Sokolski Thomas Dudley Neil Dugas Charles Fortunato Emil Frank Joel E. Friedman James Glavin James Griffin Geoffrey K. Hahn David W. Ham Joseph Andrew Hanak, MD DJ Hoare-Travaglini Jeffrey Hovis Jermaine Joynes Brian Kisiel Matthew Thomas Lorello Wayne Malloy Jr. Derek Mekita Glenn G. Milliken Sr. Jeff Morrissey Edward Nardell 22
Yusheng Qin Peter A. Ray Anthony Rojas Roland W. Roy James Simpson Rob Stone John Strumwasser Michael Sullivan Jansen Tiongson
TENOR 1
Jay Baer Michael Barber Bruce Bausk Alain Bouchard Miguel Bray Kyle Cabral Andy Chau Nathan Croner Jaime de Sousa Giuseppe Delisi Nicholas Everage Courtney Furno Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr. Eduardo Arturo Gonzalez John Paul Horn Fred Isom Gerald B. James Julian K. Jarboe Peter Kokoszka Devan Lalas Michael Lombo Matt Magrath Martin McNamee Edmund Metzold Ryan C. Miller Christopher Murray Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss L. Dean Pender Jake Pitochelli Eric Rezsnyak Kevin D. Rice Kevin Rovelli Anand Sitaram Javelle Stephens Loren Sylvester Shawn Thomas Joseph Valadez Walker Weatherly Zachary Williams
CHORUS TENOR 2
Kelvin Bates Jonathan Beebe Keith Bell Donald Bigwood Christopher Robert Blank Frederick Brown Michael Cabrera Bill Casey William Cattey Brett Masami Chin Sam Chinoy Jason L. Courtney Sean Crookes Guy R. Croteau David Cruikshank Bryan Daley Marcel D’Anjou Tod Davis Lucas De BuenosAires Alverson de Souza Guy DeAngelis Manuel Esquivel
Jaime Enrique Estrada Valles William Ford Jim Freiman Johnny Gall Shan Huang Samuel Johnson Alex Kapitan Paul Joseph Keaney Nick LaPete Michael J. Leclerc Xin Li Taylor Lindsey Christopher Ludwig Kilian Melloy Christopher Mistretta John F. Moran Matthew Moura Joel Nosek Nick Panagiotou Timothy S. Pattillo Josh Peary Nicholas Poche Victor Ramos
Kareem Robinson Tim Rogers Kevin Schattenkirk Henry A. Schoenfield Thomas Sheehan, III Lenielson Santos de Sousa Bill Spera David Story Devonta Thomas Stephen Trumble George Whiting
5TH SECTION
Paul Davis Matthew Doherty Daniel J. Duffy Elliot J. Katz Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael W. Tobey
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IN MEMORIAM
We remember and honor our brothers who have passed on. From our very beginning to today, we have lost many members, 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 died of AIDS. It matters not how long these men sang with us. Whether they sang for a single performance or dozens, they are forever part of our chorus family. They are always 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 23
Ben Perry Larry Poitras Sandy Reder Dominick Rocca Kevin Rogers Corey Smith Sandy F. Smith, Jr. Dan Staub Robert Lee Sweeney Michael Thornton John Van Etten David Varner Mark Wayne Bill Williamson
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ENCORE THANKS ENCORE is the annual gala and fundraiser that raises vital funds for the BGMC. It was held on May 6, 2017 at the Royale. Please thank the following businesses and individuals for supporting the Chorus. When you patronize them, please mention how much you appreciate their support of the BGMC. Actors’ Shakespeare Project Allied Integrated Marketing Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live! Anonymous The Aquitaine Group The Art of Shaving Ashmont Grill Richard Babson Jay Baer Bank of America Bantam Cider Company Valérie Batrice Bayside Betsy’s Restaurant Izzy Berdan Boating in Boston Boda Borg Boston Richard Boon Jr. Boston Chocolate Tours Boston Chops Boston Circus Guild Boston Duck Tours Boston Harbor Cruises Boston Red Sox Boston Sailing Center Boston Symphony Orchestra Bully Boy Distillers Andrew Carpentier Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Celebrity Series of Boston Charles River Boat Company Charles River Canoe & Kayak City Wine Tours Club Café Thomas L. Collins, III Come From Away Charles Conley Paul Consoli Craig Coogan CP Casting Kyle Crand Dave & Buster’s dbar deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park Paul DeLorey Dependable Cleaners Deuxave The Ellen Degeneres Show Equinox - Dartmouth Street
Esh Circus Arts F1 Boston Chef Tiffani Faison Fajitas & Ritas The Fireplace Restaurant Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Flour Bakery + Cafe Foxwoods Resort Casino Franklin Park Zoo Genealogy Professor Gloucester Stage Co Good Vibrations Mark and Charles Gracy Grafton Group Cameron Guilmette Handel & Haydn The Highlands Inn Huntington Theatre Company Hyatt Regency Boston Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston Improv Boston Inman Oasis Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston J.P. Licks Jacobs Pillow James Joseph Salon at the W Boston JetBlue Jillian’s/Lucky Strike Boston Kalani Honua Kenneth Cole Productions Keurig Green Mountain George King La Morra Chris Ludwig Lyric Stage Company Maureen Mahr Mallory Parkington Mallory Portraits MASS MoCa Ron McGee The McKitrick Hotel, home of SLEEP NO MORE Metropolis Cafe Myers+Chang Mystic Brewery Edward Nardell Newbury Comics 25
New England Revolution Charitable Foundation New Repertory Theatre Night Shift Brewing Ogunquit Playhouse Peabody Essex Museum Jay Philomena Pineapple Point Guest House Puerto Rico Dept. of Tourism Pure Barre, Boston Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey Revere Hotel Boston Common Eric Rezsnyak Kevin RIce James Roman Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Sal Sabella Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel Chef Scelfo TJ Sheehan Sarah Shoffner Short Path Distillery Jamie Simpson Somerville Brewing Company SoulCycle Charity South Boston Yoga The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston SpeakEasy Stage Company Bill Spera & Joe Onofrietti Stapleton Floral Design Starbucks Coffee Company David & Andy Stockton Sweet Cheeks Q Taylor House Bed And Breakfast Ten Tables Restaurant Tresca Tweed Barbers of Boston Union Oyster House Mayor Walsh/City of Boston The Walt Disney Company Waypoint The Wine Emporium Chef Mike Zentner
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MOZART GREAT MASS Sunday, November 19, 2017 • 3pm Sanders Theatre, Cambridge WE WILL RISE Sunday, March 11, 2018 • 3pm Sanders Theatre, Cambridge World Premiere: Rage against the Tyrant(s) by Kareem Roustom Song of Ascents by Shawn Kirchner 2017-2018 Season
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THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES Sunday , May 20, 2018 • 3pm Church of the Covenant, Boston Aluta continua: The passion of David Kato Kisule by Eric Banks World Premiere: Psalms of Luminous Rescue by Patricia Van Ness 26
ENCORE CIRCLE The generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors and foundations provide nearly half of the BGMC’s annual revenue. Gifts may be made however is most convenient for you: • Gift boxes in the lobby • Online at bgmc.org • Text GIVEBGMC to 41411 • Call 617-542-SING • Mail to 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 Recurring pledges from your credit card can be easily set by contacting the office or visiting bgmc.org. 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 March 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018. 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. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office.
PLANNED GIFTS
DIVA: $5,000 AND UP
Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley Frederick Baumer Living Trust Christopher Chouinard Craig B. Coogan Living Trust Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes Alan H. Ingram Stanton Kilpatrick Edward J. LeMay Trust Albert D. Lovata Andrew Maggiore John Moran Reuben M. Reynolds, III Robert L. “Rab” Sherman James Mitchell Slayton Scott E. Squillace
Richard Babson Bank of America Biogen, Inc. Steve Conner and John Strumwasser Robert K. Duby Google IVF New England jetBlue Liberty Mutual Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Foundation Steven P. Kleinman and David M. Brillhart Edward J. LeMay Samuel S. Pang M.D. and Andrew S. Pang Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey Clifford Richards in memory of Gerry Dagesse
ENDOWMENT FUNDS The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Bequest of John Bryant Bequest of Wayne P. Drake
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ENCORE CIRCLE EXEXCUTIVE PRODUCER: $2,500 TO $4,999 Apple, Inc. Boston Cultural Council William and Rebecca Casey City of Boston Craig Coogan Shawn and Laura De Veau Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Joseph Germanos Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert
Kenneth F. Hirschkind Illinois Tool Works Foundation Christopher Nuss Alfred, Nathaniel and Edward O’Connell David Shaffer and Jason Barrera TJ Sheehan The Parents of Alexander, Nicholas and Oliver Slayton Theresa Smith Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher
PRODUCER: $1,000 TO $2,499 Anonymous Charles R. Anderson Christopher Arrington John Beaudreau and Dameian Slocum Edward Boesel William T. Briggs and Keith B. Perron Jeffrey Candiello William Cattey Galvin Chow George Emmons in memory of Jane Nicholas Everage Joshua Foster and Robert Harris Jim Freiman Michael Gillespie and Paul Braswell Devorah J. Hauss Alan H. Ingram
Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett James L. McDonnel Ryan Miller Jay Baer and Leland Monk Theresa C. Murray Edward Nardell Michael Nuss John Philomena Gerard Riveron Roland W. Roy Leonard Sapienza Scott Squillace Fund at the Boston Foundation Frank Sutter and Michael Sherrin
CONDUCTOR: $500 TO $999 James J. Anderson Keith Bell and Brian Shannon Izzy Berdan Robert and Leslie Blank Richard Buckley Kevin Butler and Jim McPhee Brian Wiley and Michael Byrne Dwight Cathcart and Courtney Furno Barbara Cattey Thomas L. Collins III Chuck Conley Bruce Cramer Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis Emmons Matthew Fox GALA Choruses, Inc William E. Gannon, Jr MD and K. David Weidner, Ph.D. Jack and Brenda Geishecker givetwig, inc. Joseph Hanak Mike Hillwig Edward Howland Jean E. Jonah
Ken and Jean Jones George Kalevas Kathy Kingston Peter C. Lauro, Esq. James Liddell Christopher Ludwig Thomas Metzold Kevin A. Mihal Ron Willett and Bill Mitchell John F. Moran and Michael S. Wood James O. Newman Dr. Kenneth H. Orth and George Paolucci Peter J Previte Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC Peter A. Ray Eric Rezsnyak Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez Piqueras Elbert Ruff and Jeff Mulliken William C. Sano Steve Nelson-Marrufo and Joe Sasso Starbucks Coffee Company The Rev Marie Z Swayze 29
ADDITIONAL CREDITS KYLE CABRAL, RYAN MILLER, NICK PANAGIATOU
Advertising sales
THOMPSON HOWELL Announcer SUSAN RYAN-VOLLMAR / INFLUENCE CONSULTING MICHAEL J. LECLERC
Communications Copyeditor & Proofreader
ALFRED GORDON O’CONNELL / PYLE ROME EHRENBERG PC
Counsel
BARBARA GOTTLIEB
Graphics
JOEL E. FRIEDMAN
New Member Coordinator
GRETJEN HELENE
Production Photographer
ELLEN DOUST, MICHAEL WILLER Videographers TICKETING & CRM TECHNOLOGY
PatronManager
SPECIAL THANKS Archives housed at Northeastern University, Giordana Mecagni, Archivist
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN SOUTH FLORIDA
www.gayrelocationservicesofsouthflorida.com Call today 954-557-5569 • Fred Boykin, LCSW 30
ENCORE CIRCLE DIRECTOR: $250 TO $499 Lee and Carol Hall Paul V. Hillson In memory of our Daughter, Deborah J. Hoare from her parents Shirley and William J. Hoare, III Edward Balmelli and Michael Horgan Rebecca Johnson Stephen M. Kelley Peter A. Kokoszka John Maloney Jeffrey Nagengast Beth A. Niernberg Randy Pinto Ernest Pusateri R. Edward Roach Susan Ryan-Vollmar William and Heidi Scott Sempre Di Mare Inc DBA Franklin Terrace Ballroom Robert “Rab” Sherman Lawrence Silva Adrienne Solari Eileen St. Onge Michael Sullivan Joseph C. Veneto
Martha Barbone Bruce G. Barrett Patrick Beret Brian Blancke Alain Bouchard Alex Carlock James Caviness Andy Chau Christopher A. Chouinard Mary N. Coogan Gertrude and Joanne Creedon David Chen and Peter J. Crosby Dr. Philip R. Daoust Thomas Dudley Jonathan Dunn Ashley Eaton Kilian Melloy and David Emmert Lois Ferraresso Emil Frank David Friedler Dr. Joel E. Friedman GAP Inc. Giving Campaign Robert W. Gill and Theodore Blackler Brian Greenbacker Dennis J. Gunsher
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BOARD AND COMMITTEES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Izzy Berdan, John Beaudreau, Vice President Stephen M. Conner, President Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Treasurer Jim Freiman, MSC Co-chair Mike Hilwig Michael J. Leclerc Ryan Miller, Clerk Theresa Murray Eric Rezsnyck David A. Shaffer Theresa Smith Frank Sutter John Strumwasser, President Emeritus
BOARD AFFAIRS BOARD DEVELOPMENT John Beaudreau, Chair Michael Barber Michael Campbell Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Al Ingram Devan Lalas Albert O’Connell Eric Rezsnyck John Strumwasser Tom Weisend GOVERNANCE Michael J. Leclerc, Chair Albert O’Connell Frank Sutter
EXECUTIVE Stephen M. Conner, Chair John Beaudreau Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Ryan Miller
FINANCE Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Chair Stephen M. Conner John Beaudreau Eric Rezsnyck Theresa Smith MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE Nicholas Everage, Co-Chair Jim Freiman, Co-Chair Jake Pitochelli
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.
AFFILIATIONS
chorusamerica.org
bostonsings.org
galachoruses.org
Greater Boston Business Council gbbc.org
mass-creative.org 32
massnonprofitnet.org
DONORS $100 TO $249 Anonymous Marilyn Jackson Adams and Bill Adams Ronald Akie Joseph C. Alexander Paul Allen James Aurelio Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Leah M. Barrault Frederick Baumer Scott R. Beach and John M. Hills Paul Boisseau Thomas A. Bonnie Denise Brewer Caleb Broach Sally Brown Sue and Lorraine Brown-Veilleux Charles Burns Andrew Cardamone Simon Choong Dirk Coburn and Jeanine Kelly-Coburn Barbara and Steve Cohen Thomas L. Collins Jason Connell Bruce Connelly Paul A. Consoli Donna Crocker Jim Crowley Sandra Leicach Bryan Daley Melissa DaSilva Paul Davis Guy DeAngelis Ross Dekle Giuseppe Delisi Earl E. Dimaculangan Tom Dow Robert Dube Neil E. Dugas Anne and Gary Dunning Maureen Ellis Keith Erickson Bob Finkenaur Paul Finnegan Ben Fishman Kimberly Fontes Maryclare Forry
Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Ellie and Dick Greenberg John Grimaldi Robert Hale Ken Hamilton Thatcher Harvey Jonathan Haskell Alfredo Hernández Chávez Hillwigs Dana and Michael Hoare-Travaglini Joyce and Tom Hogan John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Samuel Johnson Vicki L. Karns Todd Katzman and Marc LaCasse Mark Brown and Kraig Kissinger Jacob Kitson Charlotte Knox Nick LaPete Paul Laskorski Steven M. Lillyweber Magdiel Lorenzo Matt Magrath Stephen M. Mahoney Karen Manor Kevin McElroy Robert McKinstry Monica Mehigan in memory of Michael Cote Eugene Merfeld Edmund Metzold Simone Montali Hank Morgan Matthew Moura Christopher Murray Art Nava John B. Nay Jr. Lisa Nussbaum Nicholas Panagiotou Rocco Pigneri Luke Piretti Russell Polsgrove Janet Proctor Athens Clay Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr.
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Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman Carol Rice Judy Rice and John Ahonen Rev. Timothy Rogers Michael and Judith Rosenthal Linda Rowley Isaias Sarmiento Linda G. Schneider Nancy A. Scott Nancy Scott Diana F. Seacord Stephanie Seacord Warren A. Seamans and Donald Yasi Claire Seglem Ken Sennett Sephora USA, Inc. Dean Shaffer James C. Simpson Martha St. Lawrence Judith Strull Dotty Peterson and Kelly Sullivan Deanna Swan Linda Swerling Douglas T. Talhelm Hal Tepfer and Stacie Simon (and the puppies) Mr. Robert Tetirick and Mr. Howard Mayberry Bob Lamoy and Bob Thompson Sammi Tochchan Barbara Tornow Ed Tronick Stephen Trumble John Waters Stacey Welch Dr. Christopher Weldon and Dr. Karin Weldon Christopher Lawrence and Philip White Rebecca and Merlin Whitmore Donald Woodford Benjamin Zavisza Brent D. Zeigler Joel Zimet
DONORS UP TO $99
Anonymous (2) Melissa Abbott Joshua Anderson Autodesk Foundation Employee Engagement Fund Robert Babineau Deborah E. Babson Kim Bandtel Julie Barnes/Same Boat Consulting Lillian Bicchieri Donald Bigwood BNY Mellon Kristin Bonnie Spencer, Martha, Ella and Joshua Bonnie Ron Teas Jim Buckley Pamela Burgwinkle John Cadden Elaine L. Cadogan Michael Campbell Paul Carreiro and Christopher Blank Amy Cassidy Christine Cho Linda Conrad Guy R. Croteau Eric Crumrine Barry and Barbara Davis Larry and Barbara Day Lucas De BuenosAires Alverson de Souza Richard J. DeCusati Michael Dekrmnjian Cindy Demopoulos Scott Desrosiers Pedro Diaz Sokolski D. Edward Dooley Katherine Dowd Brett Drake Kongxiang Duan Timothy R. Dullea E. Ennen and R. Ganiban Selena D. Evans Joseph Feinstein
John Ferguson Danielle Festino Dale Flanagan Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Chuck Fortunato Timothea Frost Pamela Furnace Paul Gabrys Janice Girard Paula Goodrich Beth Grampetro Bradford J Greer Eric Greimann David Ham Jacqueline Heger Terrence Heinen Stephen Hemrick Nancy W. Hendrie M.D. Adriana Hernandez Ali Hicks Matthew Honeycutt John Paul Horn Jeffrey Hovis IBM International Foundation Carol Hamilton and Peter Johnson Tim Johnson Gary Joslow Erika Joyce John Keller George King Ruth Leah Kline Gary Koller Jenn Kosses Monika Kratzmann Christian Krenek Jean Linehan Lisa Llorente Meredith Lombardi Anthony and Joan Lombo Stephen Lozier Victor and Maureen Maher Maureen Malloy Patron Manager Jacqueline Maxwell
Mary Michaels Maureen Nelting Joel Nosek Valerie Paul John D. Peters Marina Pezzi Don Picard Karen Plescia Jim Pransky Michael Quinlan Susan L Raisbeck Patricia Richley Ronald R. Riso Mark Roderick David Rosenthal Sal Sabella Philip A. Sbaratta and Brian J. Murphy Henry Schoenfield Robert Schulz Laurie E. Scott Sam Shelburne Nancy Sherman Hunter Shirley Jean Sinausky Thomas and Nancy Slaga Dameian Slocum Erin Stellato David and Andy Stockton David Story Richard J. and Rosalie C. Sullivan Katharine Sullivan-Dawes Jansen Tiongson Stephanie Vrattos Gregory Ward Ann Wells Elizabeth West Jon Whiting Louis Wiley Michael Willer Jason R. Williams Maida B. Williams Zachary Williams Michael Woid
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 2017-18 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it. Anonymous Chuck Conley Bradford J Greer Michael Nuss Charles R. Anderson Judith Conner Ken Hirschkind Joshua Peary Michael Austin Eric Crumrine John Paul Horn John Philomena Richard Babson Lucas De Jeffrey Hovis Don Picard Bruce G. Barrett BuenosAires Alan H. Ingram Eric Rezsnyak John Beaudreau Pedro Diaz Sokolski Cora JohnsonRoland W. Roy Donald Bigwood Earl E. Dimaculangan Roberson TJ Sheehan Biogen, Inc Kongxiang Duan Kilian Melloy and Mr. Robert Tetirick Miguel Bray Nicholas Everage David Emmert and Mr. Howard Caleb Broach Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Edmund Metzold Mayberry Michael Campbell John Ferguson Ryan Miller Michael Whalen Reuben M. Reynolds, Jim Freiman Matthew Moura Jason R. Williams III, and Bill Casey Dr. Joel E. Friedman Edward Nardell Zachary Williams William Cattey Paul Gabrys Christopher Nuss 34
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Together Friday June 1 at 8pm Saturday June 2 at 8pm Sunday June 3 at 3pm
New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall
Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography
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