BGMC Born This Way March 2023 by Boston Gay Men's Chorus

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Supporting the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus for 25 years

Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 8PM

Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 3PM

New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall

Reuben Reynolds Sarah Shoffner

Chad Weirick

Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director

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Yuhang Li Assistant Accompanist

Dr. Lewana Clark

American Sign Language Interpreter

Katharine Matasy Richard Watson Music Director Executive Director

Larry Sousa Director &Choreographer: A Peacock Among Piogeons

Courtney Furno

Rehearsal Manager

Diction Coach

Greg Vitale Violin John Bumstead Cello Kate Foss Bass

Tina Cavicchio Choreographer

Brad Robinson

Staging: Color Out of Colorado

Matthew Doherty Flute

Anne Dresbach Shalyn Ward Ian Rollins

Lighting Designer

Assistant Chorus Coordinator Clarinet Trumpet

Stage Manager & Chorus Coordinator

Jonathan Hess Percussion is gratefully acknowledged by Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

The estimated duration of this show is 2 hours, including one intermission. This show features strobe and lighting effects. Please let staff know if you require assistance.

Welcome!

A letter from the Music Director

Oh, the wonders that we are! Oh, the gifts we have to share!

These are two of my favorite lines that John Bucchino wrote in A Peacock Among Pigeons based on the book by Tyler Curry and Clarione Gutierrez. They encapsulate so much of what we believe at the BGMC—that each of us is wonderful as we are and can create change in this big, beautiful world! The

message is simple: find yourself and take the wonder that you are out to change the world! That is just what the BGMC did a few weeks ago when we presented story hours in the Boston Public Library. With over 40 families at each one, they learned the story of Peter Peacock and how each unique person comes together to create a gorgeous multi-colored peacock.

It has been quite a journey from when I first saw the book several years —and a pandemic-ago, until tonight. What sprang from the minds of Tyler and Clarion just blew me away. I knew that this was a story the BGMC had to tell! And when John agreed to come on board and write the musical version we were all over the moon! And then there was our own Chad. He took John’s songs and created choral versions.

Now it’s up to you—music isn’t music until it’s heard. Sit back, enjoy the performance and take this story out into the world. Every time this story is told the world becomes a better place!

A letter from the Executive Director

Dear Music lovers,

We are proud to finally present “Born This Way,” as it has been such a long time in the making (more than seven years!). This special event will feature a diverse array of musical selections that celebrate individuality and self-expression.

From classical pieces to contemporary hits, this concert showcases the talents of our talented chorus as they share their message of acceptance and inclusivity through song. The crown jewel of this production is the groundbreaking world premiere of “A Peacock Among Pigeons”. Published in 2015, A Peacock Among Pigeons is a children’s book that tells the tale of learning how to stand out when you can’t fit in. To further spread the message, BGMC commissioned award-winning songwriter John Bucchino to transform the book into song. We make music that makes a difference.

Through heartwarming moments and thought-provoking scenes, this work explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. With vibrant costumes and stunning lighting designs, this production promises to be a visual feast for the eyes. But at its core, “A Peacock Among Pigeons” is a story about acceptance and finding one’s place in the world. It is a reminder that we are all unique and special in our own way, and that it is possible to find happiness and fulfillment when we embrace our individuality.

“Born This Way” is a reminder that we are all beautiful and deserving of love and respect, no matter our differences. We hope that this new work will inspire you to reflect on your own journey and to celebrate the qualities that make you who you are. Whether you are a longtime fan or simply seeking a night of inspiration and upliftment, we know that you will find what you are looking for with the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

Reuben Reynolds

Sarah Shoffner

Libretto for Peacock Amongst Pigeons is available at bgmc.org on the “Born This Way” page.

Partial Funding from:

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

About Please Stay

In 2013, suicide took the lives of 41,149 Americans. Depression affects 250 million worldwide. Mental health disorders are serious issues and it is important that we have an open conversation about their existence and show our support for those battling them.

Please Stay is an anthem for hope an attempt to destigmatize mental illness and challenge all of us to support those who are battling depression and thoughts of suicide. You are not alone. We can make a difference. We can be the support system that saves a life.

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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 Reynolds, 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 named the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.

Singers and musicians on stage today are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. BGMC members have each tested negative today before arriving at the hall.

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 for 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 our best as a group.

We change hearts and minds trough 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!

Congratulations on another great season.

Biographies

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Reuben Reynolds has been the Music Director of the BGMC since December, 1997. After earning undergraduate degrees in both economics and music, Mr. Reynolds

received his Masters of Music degree from Louisiana State University. While there, 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 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.”

Sarah Shoffner joined BGMC as Executive Director in September 2022. She has expertise in developing strategies and programs to help arts and other non-profit

Sarah Shoffner organizations achieve their operational and artistic goals. Shoffner served most recently as Boston Ballet’s Benefactors’ Circle Development Officer. Previously, she served as BGMC’s Engagement Manager for six years, where she modernized the organization’s development systems, including ticketing processes, and launched the Ovation Society (BGMC’s donor loyalty program). In addition to the leadership roles Shoffner has held in non-profit arts organizations, she holds a Masters of Science in Arts Administration

from Boston University and two degrees from the University of South Florida in Business Management and Dance Studies.

Chad Weirick has been the Principal Accompanist and Assistant Music Director of the BGMC since 1993 He works at Wellesley High School as Assistant Choral

Director and Accompanist, and at the First Congregational Church of Hanover. He received a Master’s Degree in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music under Malcolm Peyton. Mr. Weirick graduated high school in Rockford, Illinois, at the age of 15 and moved to New York City. There, he was organist for Radio City Music Hall and rehearsal pianist for the Rockettes, earning 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 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, Shenandoah, and The Act. His numerous choral arrangements, published by Alfred Music and Tresona Publishing, have been performed and recorded by the BGMC and other choruses nationally and internationally. He is an avid runner, and privileged to run the Boston Marathon for many years in support of the BGMC. He thanks his partner David Slaga for his support, friendship and love.

Yuhang Li is a Chinese concert pianist and contemporary music composer born in 2000. Yuhang has also won many international awards and held recitals and concerts

frequently in the United States and in China. Notable concerts includes performance of Rachmaninov Rhapsody On a Theme of Paganini with Mercury Orchestra in MIT in August, 2017. (cont’d)

Reuben Reynolds

Chad Weirick

Yuhang

Yuhang Li attended Juilliard Pre-college from 2014 to 2018 and studied with Dr.Matti Raekallio. Yuhang has recently graduated from New England Conservatory of Music under the prestigious studio of pianist Meng-Chieh Liu. He has also been studying composition with Davide Ianni and Stratis Minakakis.In 2022, he successfully premiered a series of his own compositions including a piano nocturne and his string quartet which was performed in Valencia, Spain, in the Vipa festival by the Mivos Quartet.

Dr. LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. She graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with a doctorate in

sign language interpreting and translation with specializations in pedagogy and research. Dr. Clark creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and the musical qualities of the melody. In her day job, she provides communication access services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and non-deaf 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 is also qualified to interpret in medical, mental health, governmental, educational and theatrical/performing arts settings.

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 in the 1980’s. 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.

Tina Cavicchio is an international dance artist and founder/director of Next Level Fusion Dance Company. Tina has trained in various styles such as Afro-Latin, street dance,

and codified dance techniques. Tina has

choreographed for multiple dance teams, performances, and college showcases. She has also taught at various congresses/ weekenders around the world. She is known and sought after for her social dancing as both a lead and follow, and teaches other methodology. Tina is known for her creative fusion choreography and inspiring story telling through her dance. As a queer female lead, follow, and solo dancer, Tina has become a major advocate for individual empowerment and expression. Tina’s goals as a teacher are to challenge her students to push past their limitations, helping them to see their potential, and to empower others along the way.

John Bucchino’s song have been perforemd and recorded by some of the world’s great theatre (Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth), pop (Art

John Bucchino Garfunkel, Judy Collins), and classical (Yo-Yo Ma, Deborah Voight) artists as well as the Boston Pops, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. His work has been performed in venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Met, Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, Sydney Opera House, London’s O2 Arena and the White House. His work has won him honors that include ASCAP’s Richard Rodgers Award, a Jonathan Larson grant, Kleban Prize in Musical Theater, and Fred Ebb Award. He has released both original song and solo piano CDs, songbooks, a children’s book, and has written the songs for Broadway’s A Catered Affair, the Dreamworks animated film Joseph, King of Dreams, and lyrics for Simeon’s Gift, a children’s musical eith a book by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. He is thrilled to have A Peacock Among Pigeons premiered by the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and thanks everyone involved. Please visit johnbucchino.com and, for exclusive content, subscribe to John’s Patreon page at Patreon.com/ johnbucchino.

Tyler Curry writes about LGBTQ issues. He’s a contributing editor to the national LGBTQ publication The Advocate, an editor at large at Plus Magazine and is an HIV+

activist. A Peacock Among Pigeons is his first children’s book. Mr. Curry serves on the board of directors of thev not-forprofit health and advocacy organization, Resource Center. In addition he serves on the planning council for Camp Starlight, a weeklong sleep-away camp for children in Oregon and Washington whose lives are affected by HIV. He loves dogs and lives with his husband in Dallas, Texas. They are expecting their first child.

Clarione Gutierrez is an artist and designer from San Diego, California. With more than 20 years of professional art experience, he specializes in character

Gutierrez design, illustration, painting, and graphic design. He currently performs as a live speed-painter in his own stage show that combines his two favorite things: art & performing. He has performed on stages across the country, including Downtown Disney, the San Diego Zoo, Legoland California, The Lion King on Broadway (2014), and likes to share his art with the community. He has been involved with several LGBTQ+, Youth Outreach, Women’s & Reproductive Rights, and HIV/AIDS organizations, using his art to promote and support these causes. He was also featured as a competing designer and winner on HGTV’s White Room Challenge (2012). Clarione would like the thank his husband, Jeffery, and with his friends and family for the constant love and support. He can be commissioned to do work. You can see more at clarione.com

Michelle Wu

Michelle Wu has been a voice for accessibility, transparency, and community engagement in city leadership. First elected to the Boston City Council in November 2013

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus at the age of 28, Wu is the first AsianAmerican woman to servev on the Council. In January 2016, she was elected President of the City Council by her colleagues in a unanimous vote, becoming the first woman of color to serve as Council President. Ms. Wu graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. She is fluent in Mandarin and Spanish, and lives in Roslindale with her husband Conor and her sons Blaise and Cass. Ms. Wu is a long time BGMC supporter, former board member and current advistory board member.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director RC Haus and Executive Director Jeff Heine, the SDGMC is celebrating its 35th season of changing lives one voice at a time. With more than 300 members, it is one of the largest gay choruses in the world, singing at locations including the White House, the Super Bowl, and Lincoln Center. SDGMC performs in front of tens of thousands of San Diegans each year including sold-out shows at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego. The group’s official mission is to create a positive musical experience through exciting performances that engage audiences, build community support and provide a dynamic force for social change.

Tina Cavicchio

Tyler Curry

Clarione

Dr. LeWana Clark

Community Engagement

Since its founding in 1982 the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has infused itself into the LGBT community in 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. Most recently, BGMC performed at the inaugural celebrabtion for Governor Maura Healey, making history as the nation’s first openly lesbian governor.

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 LGBT student organizations and 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 $750,000

The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation proudly supports Born This Way and the world premiere of Peacock Among Pigeons! For the past decade, The Equality Fund has helped our LGBTQ community build a permanent fund focused on making grants to LGBTQ nonprofits, including the wonderful Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. Let’s get on with the show!

For more about donating or applying to The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation, visit tbf.org

Act I

Act II

Let It Sing.....................................................................

Jeanine Tesori From Violet arr. David Volpe

Jake Runestad When I Rise Up..............................................................

The Village...................................................................

Andrew Person

Stephen Wrabel

Andrew Jackson arr. Chad Weirick

You Will Be Found...............................................................

from Dear Evan Hansen

“Opening”

“Extr’ordinary”

“Henry’s Song”

“Keep It Light”

“Peter Meets Owen”

“With Love”

“Finale”

Benj Pasek

Justin Paul arr. Tim Sarsany

Michael Barber, tenor Curtis Creekmore, baritone

We Rise Again ...............................................................

Leon Dubinsky arr. Stephen Smith

If You Were Gay .............................................................. from Avenue Q

Robert Lopez Q Jeff Marx arr. Robert Strauss

True Colors ...................................................................

Cindy Lauper arr. David Maddux

I’m Still Queer .......................................................... based on “I’m Still Here” from Follies

Stephen Sondheim arr. Jay Baer

Courtney Furno, tenor

A Peacock Among Pigeons Cast: Narrator: Michelle Wu

Peter (Peacock): John Vento

Craig (Cardinal): Nick Panagiotou

Henry (Hummingbird): Kevin Rovelli

Sara (Canary): Kyle Cabral

Owen (Owl): John Strumwasser

Pigeons: Jonathan Drapinski, Thomas Armstrong, Antoine Ho, Matthew Kashdan, Michael Lombo (Dance Captain), Ingo Madel, Connor McCombs, Tyler Normile, Todd Rinehart, Bradford Robinson

A World Premiere Music & Lyrics by John Bucchino

Based on the book by Tyler Curry and illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez

Commissioned by Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, Reuben Reynolds, Music Director and San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, RC Haus, Artistic Director Arranged and Orchestrated by Chad Weirick

The Chorus gratefully acknowledges the Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation for their outstanding support of our commitment to amplifying diverse artistic voices.

Color Out of Colorado...................................................... from When Pigs Fly!

Emeli Sange Medley....................................................

“Read All About It “Brighter Days”

Bill Spera, tenor John Strumwasser, bass Intermission

Dick Gallagher arr. Larry Moore

Emeli Sandé arr. Chad Weirick

A Peacock Among Pigeons world premiere has been made possible by generous gifts from a Commissioners Circle including: Joshua Foster & Robert Harris; Alfred, Nathaniel & Edward O’Connell; Monika Wirtz; Sylvia Lewis & Karin Lewis; TJ Sheehan; and an anonymous donor.

Thank you for turning off all electronic devices that might make any noise and disturb both the audience and performers. The use of all cameras and audio/video recorders is prohibited by U.S. Copyright law. Sit back and enjoy the live performance!

John Bucchino

Gwyneth Walker

arr. David Volpe

Chorus

Tenor 1

Jonier Amaral Antunes

John Ambrose

Ethan Anglemyer

Ivan Arreguin-Toft

Michael Barber

Bruce G. Barrett

Alain Bouchard

Miguel Bray

Eric Brophy

Kyle Cabral

Nathan Croner

Kevin Peter Ellegard

Kyle Hawk

Tyler Ironside

Gary Jackson

Gerald B. James

Stephen Michael Johns

David Koh

Michael Lombo

Neil Meyer

Kristian Mitchell

Mayron Piccolo

Joshua Quiñones

Kevin D. Rice

Joel Richardson

Christopher Roberts

Bradford Robinson

Christopher Routh

Kevin Rovelli

Marc Ruiz

Joshua Santana

Andrew D. Secker

Anand Sitaram

John Vento

Zachary Williams

Tenor 2

Keith Bell

Frederick Brown

William Cattey

Adam Corcoran

David Cruikshank

Bryan Daley

Adam Dalicandro

Guy DeAngelis

Samuel Dennis

Courtney Furno

Simon Hart

Antoine Ho

Charles Kelliher

Jacob Labonte

Stephen Lajoie

Michael J. Leclerc

Jackson Lee

Christopher Ludwig Leni Lunderman

Lars Lundgren

Connor McCombs

Michael Melfi

John F. Moran

Sam Newcomer

Joel Nosek

Don Daniel Ocay

Jevon Jurray Oliver

Nick Panagiotou

Carlos Ramos

Stephen Remmes

Allen William Richards, Jr

Todd Rinehart

T.J. Sheehan

Eric Shoen

Jerry Shu

Tyler Simonds

Bill Spera

Eric Tam

Nicolas Trodella

Baritone

Charles R. Anderson, Jr.

Jim Anderson

John N. Beaudreau

Kevin R. Bleyle

Jonathan Brett

Peter Buschkopf

Nicholas Cloutier

Bruce Cramer

Curtis Creekmore

Jonathan Drapinski

Joshua Foster

Jason M. Fox

David Friedler

Paul Gabrys

Frank Gallo

Christian Grenier

Travis Hasley

George Hinds

Ken Hirschkind

Allan Hodges

Alan H. Ingram

Joshua Lennox

Michael Lewis-Swanson

James Patrick Lobo

Ingo Madel

Jacob McVey

Tyler Normile

Alfred O’Connell

Innocent Okechukwu

Carlos Parra-Herran

Jay Philomena

Don Picard

Rafael Quintanar

Steven Rancourt

Joseph Rios

Ron Riso

Carl Seglem

Jim Slayton

Gary Thies

David Valdes

Luis Valdez

Robert Wainblat

Jason Williams

Bass

John Abbott

Thomas Armstrong

David Braunstein

Eric Bullen

Richard Cincotta

Charles Conley

Matthew Crawford

Brandon Davidson

Samuel DiJune

Emerson Fang

Emil Frank

James Glavin

Ken Golner

Sean Hennessy

Dana Hoare-Travaglini

Zach Innis

Thibaud Jourdan

Matthew Kashdan

Michael Lawrence

Joshua Levine

John Lin

James Martin

Jared Martin

Simone Montali

Mauro Morabito

Russell Ormiston

Christopher Phillips

Rocco Pigneri

Justin Ragasa

Rick Redmond

Jack Renshaw

Roland W. Roy

Alex Shames

Joshua Smith

Evan Stellman

John Strumwasser

Jon Whitney

Andrew S. Wilkins

Anthony Zambella

Membership Services Co-Chair Musical Section Representative Section Representative

In Memorium

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 ribbon 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

Thomas Bassinger

Josef Bevins

Richard Boon Jr.

Herbert F. Bourne

Everette F. Brewer

Phil Briggs

Gregory Brown

Richard Brummett

John G. Bryant

Jim Buckley

Bill Casey

Richard Coe

Joseph S. Collins

Laurence E.D. Collopy

Eric A. Cossaer-D’Espies

Ryan F. Curtis

Gerry R. Dagesse

Wayne Drake

Alan Dubroc

Neil Dugas

Robert G. Finkenaur

Dan Gage

Frederick Goodwin

Jim Gordon

John Graves

Neil Gray

Roland T. Green III

Gary Griffiths

Toby Hall

Alan Hartwell

Ron Hersom

John Hynes

Steven Isherwood

William E. Jameson

Michael Kasper

Ron LaCombe

Fred Lange

John Laporta

Robert D. LeClair

Todd Lindamood

Andrew Lobao

Roy E. Lundin

Christopher Mahoney

Gerard J. Marquis

Bruce McCarthy

Kevin McKenna

David F. Messier

Rod Meth

Michael M. Mikowski

Joseph Molloy

Richard Moore

Ray Nadeau

Francis M. Palms, III

David Panella

Greg Pierce

Joseph A. Pels

Daniel Eaton Pentlarge

Ben Perry

Larry Poitras

Sandy Reder

Dominic Rocca

Kevin Rogers

Michael Shea

Corey Smith

Sandy F. Smith, Jr.

Dan Staub

Greg Still

Robert Lee Sweeney

Michael Thornton

John Van Etten

David Varner

Mark Wayne

Peter Webster

Bill Williamson

The generoisity 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 (September 1 to August 31), made a Planned Gift, or given directly to our Endowment.

The Ovation Society is designed to give donors a front row seat to the impact of your investment, which makes this chorus so extraordinary. Members receive a variety of benefits like: concierge ticketing service, invitations to special events throughout the year, and advance ticket sales.

The following list represents cumulative gifts between 2/15/2022 and 2/15/2023. Gifts include all cash and in-kind donations, purchases of event tickets and amounts paid for winning auction items. 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.

Endowment Funds

Bequest of John Bryant

Bequest of Wayne P. Drake

Neil Dugas

Bequest of Barry and James Mapstone-Knamm

The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

Planned Gifts

Jay Baer

Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley

Frederick Baumer Living Trust

Edward & Caleb E. Broach

Christopher A. Chouinard

Craig B. Coogan Living Trust

Darryl W. and John K. Ferguson

Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes

Ken Hirschkind

Alan H. Ingram

Stephen M. Kelley

$10,0000+

Bank of America

Boston Cultural Council

Rebecca Casey

Charles R. Anderson and William D. Cattey

Robert K. Duby

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

FEMA

Four Seasons, One Dalton

Please contact us if you have included the BGMC in your estate plans so that we may add you to this list.

Stanton Kilpatrick

Albert D. Lovata

Andrew Maggiore

John Moran

Edward J. LeMay Trust

Rick Redmond

Reuben M. Reynolds, III

David Rosenthal

Robert L. “Rab” Sherman

James Mitchell Slayton

Scott E. Squillance

Liberty Mutual Foundation

Massachusetts Cultural Council

Samuel C. Pang, M.D. and Andrew S. Pang

Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

Reuben Reynolds

The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson

Charitable Foundation

We Can’t Do It Without You!

The power of our voices will amplify the value of your gift many times over, helping to create a world that values its LGBTQ citizens.

Individual contributions fulfill our mission of creating musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate diversity.

Your gifts allow BGMC to perform in great concert halls and theaters, serve our community, tour to new places, and support our volunteer members. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to our donors who have been financially supporting the organization for 10 years or more.

$5,000 –$9,999

Steve Conner and John Strumwasser

Nicholas J. Everage

James O. Newman

Tito’s Vodka

$1,000–$4,999

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Richard Babson

Keith Bell and Brian Shannon

Biogen Idec Foundation

Brian Blancke

Edward Boesel

Brasswood Inn

Denise Brewer

Tyler Brewer and Tyler Cumella

Keith Perron and William Briggs

Kurt Buffington

Jeff Candiello

Thomas L. Collins III

Gary L. Conboy

Charles R. Conley

Paul A. Consoli

Craig Coogan

Guy R. Croteau

Giuseppe Delisi

Earl E. Dimaculangan

George Emmons

Joshua Foster and Robert Harris

Emil Frank

David Friedler

Dr. K. David Weidner & Dr. William E. Gannon, Jr.

Keith Gilchrist

Google

EverTrue Inc

Devorah J. Hauss and Ann E. Cooney

Ken Hirschkind

Jeffrey S Hovis

Hyatt Regency Boston

Alan H. Ingram

$500 - $999

Steven Abbott and Jim Stephens

Rufus Allyn and Roy Bohlander

Jim Anderson

Jay Baer and Leland Monk

Kim Bandtel

Bruce G. Barrett

Valerie Batrice

Alfred, Nathaniel and Edward O’Connell

TJ Sheehan

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Milton Lestz and Adam Irick

The Harvey Lewis Family

Joe and Jenny Livingston

Ian C. Mackenzie

Pat McCarthy and Nick Miller

Anna Mcreynolds

Matt and Jesse Medina

Kevin A. Mihal

John Moran and Michael Wood

Cameron Burke and Matthew A. Murphy

Edward Nardell

Steve Nelson-Marrufo and Joe Sasso

Joel Nosek

Christopher Nuss and Mo Hameed

Bill Spera and Joe Onofrietti

David Osheskie

Kerry and Craig Patterson

Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC

David and Deb Quinones

Rick Redmond

Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez-Rice

Joseph Rios and Ray Xiong

Joyce Rosenfeld

Roland W. Roy

Elbert Ruff

Leonard Sapienza and Luis Javier Perez

In memory of Arlyn Baker Schneider

The parents of Oliver, Nicholas & Alexander Slayton

Elliot M. Surkin

United Health Group

Luis Valdez and Francesco Rizzo Marullo

Monika Wirtz

John Beaudreau

Ellie Belknap

Karen Anne Berry Tieszen

Robert and Leslie Blank

Kevin R. Bleyle and Jasen W. Coole

Miguel Bray

Jimmie Bucci

Thank you to our donors who have been financially supporting the organization for 10 years or more.

$500-$999

Kevin Butler and Jim McPhee

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

Cancun Cards

Cape Air Galvin Chow

Christopher Cobb

Patricia and Steven Cohen

Thomas and Lisa Collins

Aimee Cousoulis

Paul Cushing

Shawn and Laura De Veau

Michael Donovan

Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis

Emmons

Pamela L. Enders

Allan J. Eyden

Jeffrey P. Fatchaline

Lois Ferraresso

Paul W. Finnegan

Givinga Foundation

Dawn Goodrich

Robert C. Grant

Kyle Grimes WCVB TV

Joseph Hanak, MD

Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert

Paul V. Hillson

Kelan Hlavaty

Joyce and Tom Hogan

Jean Jonah

Ken and Jean Jones

JP Fuji Group

Kathy Kaufmann

Stephen M. Kelley

David Brillhart and Steve Kleinman

Donors

$100-$499

Marilyn Jackson Adams and Bill Adams

Judy Rice and John Ahonen

Joseph C. Alexander

AmazonSmile Foundation

Anonymous (4)

Jonier Amaral Antunes

Michael M. Appell and Guy Ronen

Arlington Friends of the Drama

Thomas Armstrong

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

James Aurelio

Sandra and John Baehrend

Jillene and Larry Baldwin

Scott Beach and Jack Hills

Larry Bell

Jeff Bennett

Paul Boisseau

Bank of America

Matching

Gifts Program

Robert W. Thompson and Robert C. Lamoy

Nathan Latimer

Lucozzi Portraits

Andrew McLeod

Paul and Kelly Messier

Theresa C. Murray

Barbara Natke

Beth A. Niernberg

Not Your Average Joe’s

Mike Pellerin

Jay Philomena

Pineapple Point

Linda Rowley

Tom Ruffing

Jeremy Ryan

William C. Sano

Paul Schneider

J. Michael Sigler

David L. Simpson

Stapleton Floral Design

Paul Tassinari

Kathleen Taylor

Robert Tetirick

Michael Worthen Tobey

Barbara Tornow

Beike van den Broek

Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass

Cathy L. Walker

Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Waypoint

Drew Wilkins

Ronald Williams

Zachary Williams

David Wolverton and Donald Bridges

XV Beacon Hotel

Kristin Bonnie

Thomas A. Bonnie

Daniel Borges

Boston By Foot

Boston Crawling

Boston Harbor Cruises

Boston Properties

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Edward and Mary Bray

Kerry Brennan

Barry Breslau

Eric Brophy

Virginia Brown

Sue & Lorraine Brown-Veilleux

Sam and Andrew Burbine

Ann Burkhardt

Yoshi Campbell

Rev. Rita Capezzi, on behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato

Carla Croteau

D & B

Mark Daggett

Pat D'Amore

Marcel D'Anjou

Dr. Philip Roger Daoust

Marilyn Davillier and Ed Tronick

dbar

Paul DeLorey

Cindy Demopoulos

Disney Concerts

Mark Divincenzo

Kim Donlan

Neil Donohoe

Amanda Droste

Timothy R. Dullea

Berhan Duncan

Julie E. Dunn

Kathy and Jay Egan

Elizabeth Ennen and Randall Ganiban

Nancy Enyedy

Jeff Etzler & Michael Garcia

Selena D. Evans

Ben Fishman

Kimberly Foster

Marybeth Foster

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Peter Frame

Lee Franty

Dr. Joel E. Friedman

Paul Gabrys

Timothy M. Garvey

Carol Gentile

Joseph Germanos

Lisa Gibbons, RN

Robert Gill and Theodore Blackler

Elaine Gillim

Arthur L. Gilman

Richard A. Gioiosa and Simon S. Jones Ph.D.

Maureen Goff

Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts

Harriet Goodwin

Adam Greenfield

Brian Griffin

Robin Haas

Robert H. Hale

George and Lill Hallberg

Magdalen Hartman

Douglas Carlson and James Poe, Jr.

Mike Cartledge

Maryann Chaisson and Janet M. Lawn

Charles River Canoe & Kayak

Carol Chicarello

Club Café

Joyce Collier

Bruce Connelly

Mary Coogan

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Foundation

Kathryn and Tony Cooper

Javier Corrales and Robert A. Hemmer

Bruce Cramer

CP Casting, LLC ;

Kyle Crand, Casting Director

Trudy and Joanne Creedon

Laura Crosby

Thatcher Harvey

Kyle Hawk

Gregory Heller

George Henry Hastie

George Hinds

Roger Hirschkind

In memory of our Daughter,

Deborah J. Hoare from her parents

Shirley and William J. Hoare, III

Ron Hobert

Julia Holland

Daniel Horgan

Sharman Howe and Eduardo Moura

Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston

Gerald Benedict James

Andrew P. Johnson

Lauren Joy

Jan Jurgelon

Stacie Justice

Vicki L. Karns

Carol Katz

Todd Katzman and Marc LaCasse

The Keaton Family

Aaron Kellogg

Kevin Kelly

William Kelly

Jared and Andrea Kilroy

Charlotte B. Knox

Gary Koller

Jo LaFalce

Evans and Joy Lalas

Michael Lawrence

Dr. Jasper Lawson

Patricia and Paul Leary

Lawrence P. Lebeau

Caren Levine

Joshua Levine

Rowell Levy

Michael Lewis-Swanson

Lisa's Hands Of Time Concierge, LLC

Christopher and Julie Lovell

Christopher Ludwig

Nicholas Maas

Ana Paula Machado

Wayne Malloy

Peter and Julie Mansfield

Karen Manulis

Keith and James March Mistler

Bob Marquardt

Kerry Marshall and Steve Vorenberg

Jim Martin

Shibin Mathew

Glenn R. Maurer

Tricia Mccall

John and Jennifer McClain

Nancy McCusker

James L. McDonnel

Jane McDonough

Maureen McGettigan

Alycia McGoldrick

The McKitrick Hotel, home of SLEEP

NO MORE

Susan McPherson

Donald Medor

Bill Casey Fund

Bill Casey passed away early in the morning of December 10, 2021. He was a vital and beloved member of the Chorus since 1997. As Executive Producer his creativity was seen in every main stage show BGMC performed. Bill conceived, produced and music directed the annual cabaret and provided vocal training to generations of BGMCers as well as students at Boston Conservatory. He was a mentor, a friend, an artist. He is missed. The Bill Casey Fund was established in 2021 by his husband Reuben Reynolds and his mother Becky Casey to honor the legacy of Bill Casey and his commitment to the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. The fund provides scholarship support to members.

The following donors have joined Reuben and Becky in continuing Bill’s legacy.

BC Fund Donors

Anonymous

Alma Antoniotti and Gail Jennes

Back Bay Ringers

John Beaudreau

Keith Bell and Brian Shannon

Hank Bingham

Kevin R. Bleyle and Jasen W. Coole

Amy and Joshua Boger

Alain Bouchard

Keith Perron and William Briggs

Kurt Buffington

Pedro O. Carrasquillo

Mike Cartledge

Rebecca Casey

Thomas and Lisa Collins

Bruce Connelly

Craig Coogan

Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie and Kem Morehead

Robin and Vanessa Delmer

Jonathan Drapinski

Anne Dresbach

Emily Eagan

Bob Ebersole and Troy Daniels

Trevor Findlay

Rev. Victor H. Floyd and Louis Grosso

Daniel Fournier

GALA Choruses

Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts

Catherine Ann Hall

Thatcher Harvey

Randolph Hawthorne

Jeremy Hayes and Drew Maggiore

Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert

Eric Helmuth and Jordan Bach

Mike Hillwig-Shea

Joyce and Tom Hogan

Paul Huybrechts

Alan H. Ingram

Wayne Johnson

Steven and David Jolan

Dwight Joyner and James Baumgartner

Carol Katz

Terrence L. Kenealy

Evans and Joy Lalas

Paul Laskorski

Joshua Levine

Joe and Jenny Livingston

Land Acknowledgment

Chip Lowry and John Lynah

Emily Mansfield

Peter and Julie Mansfield

Andrew Martinez

Ryan C. Miller

John Moran and Michael Wood

Henry Morgan

Theresa C. Murray

Joel Nosek

Alfred, Nathaniel, and Edward O’Connell

Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

Reuben Reynolds

Eric T. Rezsnyak

Diana and Chris Richards

Diana B. Roberts

Mark Roderick

Susan Ryan-Vollmar

Betsy Shearer

Mike Sigler

The parents of Oliver, Nicholas and Alexander Slayton

Steven F. Smith and Eugene Montano

Susie and Mike Thonis

Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry

Thomas Wilbanks

Drew Wilkins

Ronald Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Woeltz

MAP Fund

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 2022-2023 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it.

MAP Fund Donors

John Ambrose

Richard Babson

Bruce G. Barrett

John Beaudreau

Nathanael Beisiegel

Miguel Bray

Jonathan Brett

Tyler Brewer

Charles R. Anderson and William D. Cattey

Andrew Childs

Charles R. Conley

Adam Corcoran

Bruce Cramer

Eric Crumrine

Bryan Daley

Giuseppe Delisi

Tim Dreher

Berhan Duncan

Nicholas J. Everage

Jeffrey P. Fatchaline

John K. Ferguson

David Friedler

Dr. Joel E. Friedman

Paul Gabrys

Travis Hasley

George Hinds

Jeffrey Hovis and Chris Cobb

Alan H. Ingram

Zach Innis

Gerald Benedict James

Adam Corcoran

Michael Lawrence

Abraham Leon Jr.

Joshua Levine

Michael Lewis-Swanson

James Lobo

Jim Martin

Jared Martin

Michael McKinstry

Edmund Metzold

Simone Montali

Matthew Moura

Edward Nardell

Joel Nosek

Christopher Nuss

Jay Philomena

David J. Pia

Rocco Pigneri

Carlos Ramos

Rick Redmond

Clifford M. Renshaw

Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez-Rice

Will Richards

Joseph Rios and Ray Xiong

Christopher Roberts

Kevin Rovelli

Roland W. Roy

Alex Shames

TJ Sheehan

Eric Shoen-Ukre

Micheal Smith

Evan Stellman

David Story

Kobi Tate

David Valdes

Luis John Valdez Jr.

Robert Wainblat

Nathan Wass

Michael Whalen

Jon Whitney

Zachary Williams

Sean Wolfinger

Trevor Woodward

A Round of Applause

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus gratefully acknowledges the following distinguished foundation, government, and corporate supporters for their generous commitments to support our full range of artistic and educational activities.

Lighting

Ticketing

Northeastern University

Melissa Gilroy, CPA

Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC

4Wall Entertainment

Patron Technology

Support The Art You Love

Become an Ovation Society Member today with a gift of $500.

Members of The Ovation Society have a lasting impact and get an upclose seat to the music. As a supporter you receive a variety of benefit like:

• Set your season plans with friends and family.

• Receive concierge ticketing services.

• Invitations to special events.

• Advance ticket sales and special offers.

Official 2023-2024 Hotel of Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

Equity-AccessBelonging

BGMC tells stories of the LGBTQ+ experience to better the world around us by uplifting voices from all backgrounds. BGMC is committed to being a safe space where all people, regardless of race, class, gender, ability and intersections beyond can feel a sense of Equity, Access and Belonging. BGMC continually recognizes the importance of underrepresented communities, voices and intersectional ties within and beyond our community.

BGMC Acknowledges that our office, rehearsal and performance spaces reside on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Massachusetts Tribe from whom the Colony, Province and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have taken their name. We pay respect to the ancestral bloodline of the Massachusetts Tribe and their descendents who still inhabit the land to this day. We honor and respect the many native peoples who are connected to this land, past, present and future, inclduing the Nipmuc and Wampanoag peoples.

I am excited to now offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): the use of ketamine as a complement to psychotherapy. I deliver KAP in my practice in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical, which has a specialized medical team that determines eligibility for KAP, prescribes ketamine lozenges, & supports me in monitoring outcomes. If interested, call, or e-mail me to discuss eligibility & next steps.

June 16th -18th | NEC’s Jordan Hall