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Haul Out the Holly

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December 15, 20, 21, 22, 2013 New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Reuben M. Reynolds III, Music Director Craig Coogan, Executive Director Chad Weirick, Principal Accompanist and Assistant Music Director LeWana Clark, American Sign Language Interpreter Brian C. Griffin, Customer Service Manager

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From the Maestro Christmas and fam’ly. Year after year. That’s how it goes. And yet there’s something about it, something that warms, that even glows. Whether with the fam’ly we’re given, or the one we chose. Mark Campbell To me, those words from Jake Heggie and Mark Campbell’s Six Christmas Traditions do the perfect job of summing up just what the Holidays are about! Many of us have wonderful memories of journeying back to our parents’ home to celebrate the Holidays with the family and friends we grew up with. For years Bill and I made the trip back to Georgia to be with family – the nieces and nephews were bright eyed children experiencing Christmas morning as only a child can! I am glad we never missed that. These days though, there is nothing as wonderful as spending the holidays with our BGMC family – concerts every weekend in December, two wonderful candlelight services at Arlington Street Church on Christmas Eve, and an a quick toast at the house! The day after Christmas we still head to Georgia, but for now, we spend Christmas with the family we choose. These day’s families come in all shapes and sizes. In March Alexander’s House shows us how families can form when we least expect it. It is a funny, heartbreaking and touching one-act musical for actors, chorus and orchestra by composer Michael Shaieb that tells the story of a gay man whose death brings together friends, loved ones and a long-lost son to form a new family. In the first half of the concert we will look at the many ways families form and how they grow over time. For Pride, Can’t Stop the Beat looks at the many heroes who have been our allies in the march towards equal rights for all people. Featuring video to tell our stories, we will honor our families and friends who have stood with us. It is an exciting season you will not want to miss. I look forward to seeing you at each and every concert!

Reuben Reynolds, Music Director

Reuben M. Reynolds III has been the Music Director of the BGMC since 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 over 20 major pieces and hundreds of arrangements in his career. The Boston Globe describes his conducting as “expert and idiomatic.” 3

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Welcome Solicitations of the season! No, that doesn’t mean that we’re asking for money (though it’s always welcome) – it’s an expression that no matter what your holiday tradition is, may it be joyous. “Now it’s the holidays!” is a refrain we hear after each BGMC holiday show, and we’re proud to be part of your celebrations. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference. Today’s show puts our mission into action as music from around the world and a number of traditions are performed. Your support makes our work possible. Talk to your friends about us. Bring them to an event. Follow us on Twitter. Like us on Facebook. Make sure you are on the mailing list and the email list. Volunteer. Audition. And, of course, donations are always welcome. Individual contributions fill the gap between corporate giving and ticket sales, which is less than half of BGMC’s income. We are able to create musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference thanks to the talents of hundreds of singers and volunteers. Corporate donations are vital to our success, and we thank our foundation and corporate sponsors for their ongoing support: Bank of America, Jet Blue, Reproductive Science Center and Manhunt. Thank you for choosing to spend part of this busy holiday time with us!

Craig Coogan, Executive Director

Craig Coogan joined BGMC as Executive Director in October 2012. He is an expert in developing strategies and programs to help GLBTA 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 served for ten years as Treasurer of the acclaimed Women’s choral group Vox Femina Los Angeles. He has produced independent movies and several award-winning documentaries and acclaimed original plays. He is a graduate of Syracuse University. He is thrilled to be back home on the East coast. 5

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Saturday, October 26, 2013, 8:00 pm

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

THE HEYDAY OF ENGLISH SACRED MUSIC: A Tudor Legacy The “Magnificat”

and “Nunc Dimittis” from William Byrd’s Great Service and selections from Thomas Morley’s First Service, as well as motets by Tallis, Weelkes, and Gibbons Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:00 pm note time! FELIZ NAVIDAD: A Spanish Christmas Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, plus villancicos, carols, and motets from the New World and the Old; followed by carols for all to sing Saturday, March 8, 2014, 8:00 pm BACH AND MARTIN: Passionate Expressions of Faith Bach Jesu, meine Freude; Frank Martin Mass for Double Chorus Saturday, May 10, 2014, 8:00 pm THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH: Choral Music on Love and Marriage Barber Reincarnations; Britten Ballad of Little Musgrave and

Lady Barnard; Ravel Trois Chansons; Fauré Madrigal and Pavane; works of Schumann, Dallapiccola, Sjolund, and others

Wishing you a successful season!

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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, MA. 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 Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist at Wellesley High School.

LEWANA CLARK, American Sign Language Interpreter LeWana Clark has a unique style of interpreting that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and musical qualities of the melody. Since becoming nationally certified as an ASL/English Interpreter in 1979, she continues to provide ASL communication services for deaf, hard of hearing, 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. Lewana has been the American Sign Language Interpreter for the BGMC since 1989.

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 BFA in Dance Performance 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. Chassé has choreographed numerous productions for the esteemed musical theater program at The Boston Conservatory. She received nominations for Best Choreography for the Barnstormers Theatre production of Babes In Arms and the Central Square Theater original production of Car Talk: The Musical!!!; 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. Chassé’s continued choreography and stage direction for such internationally acclaimed ensembles as Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus have received numerous accolades from audiences and critics alike.

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus

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The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 175-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. The City of Boston’s Arts, Tourism and Special Events office says “The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is a crown jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.” www.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!

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Greater Boston Choral Consortium www.bostonsings.org Visit our website for a complete Concert Calendar, Chorus directory, and links for all our member groups A Besere Velt: www.circleboston.org/community-chorus A Cappella Singers, www.theacappellasingers.org Andover Choral Society, www.andoverchoral.org The Apollo Club of Boston, www.apolloclub.org Arlington-Belmont Chorale, www.psarlington.org Back Bay Chorale, www.bbcboston.org Belmont Open Sings, Harmony Chorale www.powersmusic.org The Boston Cecilia, www.bostoncecilia.org Boston Choral Ensemble, www.BostonChoral.org Boston Gay Men's Chorus, www.bgmc.org Boston Saengerfest Men's Chorus, www.saengerfest.org Braintree Choral Society, www.braintreesings.org Broadmoor Chamber Singers, www.broadmoorsingers.org Calliope; www.calliopemusic.org Cambridge Chamber Singers, www.cambridgechambersingers.org. Cambridge Community Chorus, www.cambridgechorus.org Cantata Singers, www.cantatasingers.org Cantemus Chamber Chorus, www.cantemus.org. Cantilena, www.cantilena.org Cappella Clausura, www.clausura.org Capriccio Chorus, Brookline A Capella www.riversschoolconservatory.org Choral Art Society, www.choralartsociety.org Chorus pro Musica, www.choruspromusica.org Concord Chorus, www.concordchorus.org Concord Women's Chorus, www.concordwomenschorus.org Convivium Musicum, www.convivium.org Coolidge Corner Community Chorus, www.cccchorus.org Coro Allegro, www.coroallegro.org Coro Dante groups.yahoo.com/groups/Coro-Dante/ Dedham Choral Society: www.dedhamchoral.org Fine Arts Chorale, www.fineartschorale.org Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus, www.bostonchorus.net Halalisa Singers, www.halalisa.org Handel & Haydn Society, www.handelandhaydn.org Harvard Pro Musica, www.harvardpromusica.org Harvard-Radcliffe Choral Groups www.fas.harvard.edu/~holchoir/ Heritage Chorale, www.heritagechorale.org Highland Glee Club, www.highlandgleeclub.com

In Choro Novo, www.inchoronovo.com King's Chapel Concert Series, www.kings-chapel.org Koleinu, www.koleinu.org Lexington Pops Chorus, www.LexingtonPopsChorus.org The Master Singers of Lexington, www.themastersingers.org Masterworks Chorale: www.masterworkschorale.org Metropolitan Chorale www.metropolitanchorale.org Musica Sacra, www.musicasacra.org The Mystic Chorale www.mysticchorale.org Nashoba Valley Chorale, www.nashobachorale.org Neponset Choral Society, www.ncschorus.org. New England Classical Singers, www.newenglandclassical.org New World Chorale www.newworldchorale.org Newton Choral Society www.newtonchoral.org Newton Community Chorus, www.newtoncommunictychorus.org The Newton Singers, www.geocities.com/newton_singers The Oriana Consort, orianaconsort.org The Orpheus Singers www.orpheussingers.org Paul Madore Chorale, www.paulmadorechorale.org Polymnia Choral Society, www.polymnia.org Reading Community Singers, www.readingcommunitysingers.org Revels, www.revels.org St. Paul Choir School: www.bostonboychoir.org Schola Amicorum jwsrjwsr@yahoo.com Seraphim Singers, www.seraphimsingers.org Sharing A New Song, www.sharinganewsong.org SingPositive www.singpositive.org Somerville Community Chorus, www.somervillechorus.com. The Spectrum Singers, www.spectrumsingers.org Stämbandet- The Scandinavian Vocal Ensemble, www.stämbandet.org Stow Festival Chorus & Orchestra, www.soundsofstow.com Treble Chorus of New England, www.treblechorus.com Voices of MetroWest www.VoicesofMetroWest.com Voices Rising, www.voicesrising.org Wakefield Choral Society, www.wakefieldchoralsociety.org Wellesley Choral Society, www.WellesleyChoralSociety.org Youth pro Musica, www.youthpromusica.org Zamir Chorale of Boston, www.zamir.org

Chorus Members Tenor 1 Jay Baer Bruce G. Barrett * Harold Bingham Clayton Jackson Campbell Joseph Caputo Daniel Castaldy David Chen Bryan Clark James Croft Peter Crosby Evan Crothers Giuseppe Delisi Adam Kirk Edgerton Nicholas Everage Trevor Findlay Jason E. Frankel * Courtney Furno Michael D. Gerber David Heckert Jeffrey K. Howard Edward Howland Gerald B. James Peter Kokoszka Paul Laskorski

Tenor 2 Jonathan Bardwell Jonathan Beebe Keith Bell Matthew Bennet Christopher Robert Blank José David Bonilla David M. Brillhart Andrew J. Carpentier Bill Casey William Cattey Dean Cerrato Christopher Chagnon Brett Masami Chin Thomas J. Choinski Paul Consoli Guy Croteau Robert Cullinane Marcel D’Anjou Lucas De BuenosAires Alverson de Souza Guy DeAngelis Earl Dimaculangan Mark Fitzforry John Gallagher

James Mulder Luke T. Murphy Kai Lund Nesset Joel Nosek * Nicholas Panagiotou Victor Ramos Andrew Rayner Tony Scarpetta George Senekhamphone Kevin Shancady Jeremey Jacob-Kadom Spears Doug St. Lawrence David Stockton Demetrius Tuck * Neil Vyas Billy Watkins Michael Xavier Scott Michael Yagel Felix Ye Baritone Dana Albertelli Jim Anderson Michael Appell

R. Jordan Crouser Eric Crumrine Peter Damon Paul Deckard Tim Dreher Jeffrey Fatchaline John K. Ferguson Douglas Fortado Joseph Germanos David B. Hanks Mehdi Mathieu Hannouz Jeremy P. Hayes Ken Hirschkind Robert S. Hubbard Eric Hubert Brad A. Huntress John Iacona Alan H. Ingram Vinay Jayaram Steve Jewett Paul T. Jones Ricardo Gabriel Junquera Terrence Kenealy Steven P. Kleinman

Michael Lombo Andrew Maggiore Andrew F. Mannone Andrew Martinez Brian Murphy Christopher Murray Jeffrey Nagengast Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss L. Dean Pender Jeremy Proulx James Quackenbush Joseph Reid

Liam Gillen Chad Gobert Steven Goecke Geoffrey A. Hall Adam Harrington Ernst F. Hunter Michael Joseph Alex Kapitan Scott LaFlamme Michael J. Leclerc Jackson Lee Jeremy Leiferman Edward J. LeMay

Richard Babson John N. Beaudreau Izzy Berdan Bryan P. Bishop Brian Blancke Tyler Brewer Samuel Brinton * Gregory Brown Jim Buckley Brian Calhoon Henry H. Carrey Michael Chen Galvin Chow

James Patrick Lobo Al Lovata Rohan Raoul Manohar Keith March-Mistler Jason McClellan James L.”Jim” McDonnel Carlos O. Moran Nick Mozzicato William Neely Alfred O’Connell Jay Philomena Ryan Poplin

Kaveh Riahi Kevin D. Rice Greg Still William Sutton Alex Taratuta

Todd Lindamood Christopher Ludwig Dennis McCrum Kilian Melloy John F. Moran

Emil Cohen Thomas L. Collins, III Arthur Cormier-Leger Michael Cox Curtis Creekmore

Kelvin Powell Michael Quinn Charles Daniel Redmond Ron Riso

Chorus Members Ari S. M. Rubenstein Mathew James Russo Carl Seglem Jim Slayton Gary Thies

David Hinterman Dennis J. HoareTravaglini * Jermaine Joynes George Alexander King Jr.

Dennis Tsai Luis Valdez * Tom Weisend Jason Williams Brent D. Zeigler

Peter C. Lauro Jacob Lee Leatherberry Bob Linscott Scott Medeiros Jr. Glenn G. Milliken Sr. Dan Mooney Jeff Morrissey Russell Ormiston Michael Oster Steve Oyangen James Parziale Rocco Pigneri Timothy B. Powell-Flatt Howard Rawding Peter A. Ray Sean P. Riley Mark C. Rossi Roland W. Roy David Shaffer James Simpson Peter Sterpe Rob Stone John Strumwasser Oliver Sun Jansen Tiongson Steve Tromp

Bass John Abbott Paul Allen Iory Allison David Baumgold David Addison Bell Joey Bernsen Andy Bullecks Jeff Candiello Craig Capone Michael Capparelli Pedro O. Carrasquillo Paul Carreiro Richard Cavallaro Paul Cernota Simon Choong Joseph S. Collins Laurence E.D. Collopy Chuck Conley Stephen M. Conner Mark Daggett Nicolas Dahlberg Joseph Davin Jerry Day Ross W. Dekle Paul J. DeLorey Neil E. Dugas Robert G. Finkenaur Charles Fortunato Joel E. Friedman Ken Golner John Gustafson David W. Ham

5th Section Donald R. Cloutier Matthew Doherty Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael W. Tobey Eric Weiss * denotes section leader

In Memoriam Daniel-John Aylward Harry Baldwin Joseph Bevins Herb Bourne Everette Brewer Phil Briggs Richard Brummet John Bryant Richard Coe Eric Cossart-D’Espies Ryan F. Curtis Gerry R. Dagesse Wayne Drake Dan Gage Rick Goodwin Jim Gordon John Graves Neil Gray Roland Green Toby Hall Alan Hartwell John Patrick Hynes Mickey Kasper Ronald D. Lacombe Fred Lange John LaPorta Andrew LoBao Roy Lundin Gerry Marquis Kevin McKenna David Messier Rod Meth Joe Molloy Richard Moore Raymond Nadeau David Panella Greg Pearce Joseph Pels Daniel Eaton Pentlarge Bud Perry Larry Poitras Sandy Reder Dominick Roca Kevin Rogers Corey Smith Randy Smith Robert Sweeney Michael Thornton John Van Etten David Varner Mark Wayne Bill Williamson

CORO ALLEGRO David Hodgkins, Artistic Director

Boston’s acclaimed classical chorus for members, friends, and allies of the LGBT community

2013/14 Season Reflections of Mercy Sunday, November 24, 2013 Church of the Covenant

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Baroque Gems Sunday, June 1, 2014 Church of the Covenant

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d n a s n o i t a l h t u t 0 a 2 r s g i h on n o d . C a h M C G o B t thanks rsary with the Annive We love you!

Haul out the Holly! Reuben M. Reynolds III, Music Director

Michelle Chassé, Stage Director and Choreographer Chad Weirick, Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director

Matthew Doherty – Flute Jane Harrison – Oboe Robert Schulz – Percussion

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ACT I Joyful and Triumphant

Dean X. Johnson, music Jeff Baron, lyrics

The First Nowell Coventry Carol I Saw Three Ships

Ralph Vaughan Williams Ralph Vaughan Williams Ralph Vaughan Williams

Ave Maria

Frans Xaver Biebl

Music of Hanukkah

arr. Anne Albritton

This Isn’t Christmas Peter Crosby

Katya Stanislavskaya

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Chad Weirick, piano

Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin

Six Christmas Traditions Santa Christmas Sweaters Fruitcake (or “Unjust Desserts”) Presents Loneliness (or “A Midnight Drear”) Families

Jake Heggie, music Mark Campbell, lyrics

Intermisson

ACT II I’ll Be Home for Christmas Jeffrey Nagengast

Walter Kent, music Kim Gannon, lyrics

We Need A Little Christmas

Jerry Herman arr. Larry Moore

A Swingin’ Christmas Michael Lombo, Nicholas Panagiotou, Alfred O’Connell An Evening In December Little Drummer Boy

Phil Hall Patricia Ann Walker arr. David Maddux

Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone arr. Ted Arthur

Twelve Gays of Christmas Based on the “Relient K” recording Silent Night Andrew Martinez

Traditional, arr. Steve Milloy Franz Grüber arr. David Maddux

A Song of Santa Thomas L. Collins, III

arr. Mac Huff

Dig that Crazy Santa Claus; Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane); I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Little Saint Nick; (Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man With the Bag; Mister Santa; Must Be Santa; Santa Baby; Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me); Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town and Up on the Housetop.

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Production Notes Ave Maria Chamber Chorus Vinay Jayaram Victor Ramos Paul Allen David Baumgold Thomas L. Collins, III Paul J. DeLorey Jim Slayton John Strumwasser

Clayton Jackson Campbell James Croft Jason E. Frankel Andrew Martinez Jeffrey Nagengast Keith Bell Matthew Bennet Tyler Brewer R. Jordan Crouser

Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) Franz Biebl Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariæ et concepit de Spiritu sancto.

The angel of the Lord made his annunciation to Mary and she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in muleribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui Jesus.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Maria dixit: Ecce ancilla Domini; fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum.

Mary said: Behold the handmaiden of the Lord. Let it be unto me according to Thy word.

Et verbum caro factum est et habitavit And the Word was made flesh and dwelt in nobis. among us. Sancta Maria, mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis, nunc et in hora mortis nostræ, Amen.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners. Holy Mary, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

BGMC Haul Out The Holly Dancers Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer Bill Casey Paul Deckard Courtney Furno Gerald B. James Michael Lombo Keith March-Mistler Nicholas Panagiotou Kelvin Powell Carl Seglem George Senekhamphone

SIX CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Music by Jake Heggie Lyrics by Mark Campbell 1. Santa Many are the lessons We learn from Santa Claus— Lessons later in life We learn are rife with flaws. Like sleighs gird the Earth in a few hours, Like elves know how to make Gameboys, Like seven billion cookies can be consumed in a night, Like a red one-piece is all you need to survive Arctic temperatures, Like “naughty” and “nice” are mutually exclusive, Like a reindeer can fly. At least one lesson we learn is true: Parents lie.

Retro… Home-made… Practical … Lime green… Like nothing I’ve ever seen! I’m utterly speechless. Merry Christmas to me! You shouldn’t have. You really shouldn’t have. Really. 5. Loneliness (or “A Midnight Drear”) The tree is half-trimmed. A garland, half-strung. On the piano “Joy to the World” Slouches, unsung. The cold rain outside Enhances the cheer. No good pretending I can forget Christmas, last year.

2. Christmas Sweaters Creepy elves, Stalker snowmen, Tap-dancing candy canes. Manic bears, Rabid reindeer, Snowflakes that look like stains. The Christmas sweater, The Christmas sweater, For those whose spirit is most ardent. The Christmas sweater, You should know better, True, it may be flame-retardant… But the Christmas sweater, Even donned to sing a carol, Is not— Repeat not— Never will be— Gay apparel.

...When you were here. A neighbor’s bright lights Blink off and blink on. Off. On. Off. On. (You’re gone, you’re gone.) 6. Families Christmas and family, Family and Christmas: Pretty baubles, Petty squabbles, Lit up houses, Lit up spouses, Shiny wrapping, Parents snapping, And a pound of flesh In front of the crèche. Christmas and family, Family and Christmas: Bright poinsettias, Fresh vendettas, Fa-la-la-ing, Blah-blah-blah-ing, Treetops glist’ning, No one list’ning, And the mistletoe? You don’t want to know. Family and Christmas. Year after year. That’s how it goes. And yet there’s something about it, Something about it, That warms, That even glows. Whether with the family we’re given, Or the one we chose.

3. Fruitcake (or “Unjust Desserts”) Fruitcake. What can be said That hasn’t been said? Fruitcake. Horror, despair Loathing and dread. Ever the brunt Of comics’ barbs, Flavorless. Brick-like, (Not to mention the carbs). Gifted, re-gifted, and re-re-re-gifted. As welcome as a rash, Until it’s finally fork-lifted Into the blessed trash. 4. Presents You shouldn’t have. You really shouldn’t have. Thank you so so so much. What beautiful wrapping. I know just where I’ll put it. Look at it It is just so… Roomy… Floral… Whimsical… Different… Pleated… 23

Crescendo Thanks Crescendo was held on May 11, 2013 and raised much needed funds for BGMC. 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. Auction Donors Accent Limousine Tom Acevedo Actors’ Shakespeare Project Freddy Allen Iory Allison Anchovies Amy Armstrong Ashmont Grill Athena Salon Spa Bruce Barrett Stephen Bauerbach Be Our Guest Bella Luna Restaurant Izzy Berdan Blue Man Group Blue Moon Hotel for Men Bonobos Sarah Bortner Boston Athletic Club Boston Chops Boston Duck Tours Boston Red Sox Tyler Brewer David Brillhart Samuel Brinton Broadway Across America, Boston Greg Brown Jim Buckley Cafe Portobello Brian Calhoon Frank Campanale Jeff Candiello Andy Carpentier Pedro Carrasquillo Casa Romero Bill Cattey Cedar Grove Gardens Chatham Bars Inn Clarks Companies Galvin Chow Peter Chronis Cliff Holbrook Club Cafe Columbus Dry Cleaners Steve Conner Chuck Conley Connie’s Bakery Craig Coogan Cory Glass Works

Alverson De Souza Guy DeAngelis DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park Paul DeLorey Dorothy’s Boutique Edge Boston Elephant Walk Restaurant Ellen Degeneres Show Extra Weave USA Tiffani Faison Jeff Fatchaline Trevor Findlay Foodie’s Market Jason Frankel Fresh Hair Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin Gloucester Stage Company The Grand Resort & Spa David Hanks Dave Hay Jeremy Hayes David Heckert Fred Heinrichs Kenneth Hirschkind Hungry Mother Huntington Theatre Company ImprovBoston Al Ingram Institute of Contemporary Art Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum J.J. Foley’s J.M. Curly J.P. Licks Jay Nuss Realty Group LLC JetBlue Airways Steve Jewett K9 Strolls Shop & Play Karpel Group KitchenWitch Steve Kleinman Kramer Portraits Jeremy Leiferman Lucia Lighting Chris Ludwig Steve Lyons Lyric Stage Company of Boston Maureen Maher Maine State Music Theatre Jason McClellan 24

Michael McDonald Kilian Melloy Mike’s City Diner Glenn Milliken Mohr & McPherson Dan Mooney Brian Murphy New England Aquarium Nick Mozzicato North Shore Music Theatre Ogunquit Playhouse Parish Café Patch NYC PBD Events Peabody Essex Museum Petit Robert Bistro Picco Restaurant Providence Performing Arts Center Quiet Strength Hypnosis Renjeau Galleries Kevin Rice RSVP Vacations San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Brenden Sanborn Seacoast Repertory Theater Shear Madness Rab Sherman

Social Wines Southwest Airlines SpeakEasy Stage Company Sperry Top-Sider Rob Stone Stoneham Theatre John Strumwasser Surfside Hotel & Suites Tavolo Restaurant TharpeRobbins Company Sports Club/LA Boston Michael Tobey Tom’s of Katonah Tremont 647 Tweed Barbers Union Oyster House Victors W Hotel New York Natalie Waggener Billy Watkins West Bridge Restaurant Wine Emporium, Columbus Avenue Wine Emporium, Tremont Street Donald Woodford Zaftigs Mike Zentner

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Dana-Farber patient Meg (left) and her wife, Carla INVEST IN TOMORROW’S CURES TODAY Alice Tobin Zaff, Director of Gift Planning 800-535-5577 • alice_zaff@dfci.harvard.edu Dana-Farber.org/BGMC

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Don’t miss any of the upcoming BGMC events. Tickets for all of these events are available at www.bgmc.org or by calling 617-542-SING

AUDITIONS Ready to move from the shower to the stage? BGMC membership is by audition and prior choral singing experience and elementary music reading skill is helpful but not required. Auditions maintain a relaxed atmosphere and is a lot of fun. It includes singing a familiar song, sight singing, an assessment of musical skills, and an informational interview. No prepared piece is necessary. Go to www.bgmc.org to sign up for the January auditions.

CABARET Friday, February 21, 2014 at 8pm Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 5pm Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 8pm Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 3pm

SONS & DAUGHTERS Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8pm Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3pm

Crescendo Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 7pm at the W Hotel, Boston

CAN’T STOP THE BEAT Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 8pm Friday, June 13, 2014 at 8pm Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 7pm

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Encore Circle The generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors and foundations provide over half of the BGMC’s annual revenue. Gifts may be made however is most convenient for you: • Online at www.bgmc.org • Donation envelopes upon request • Call 617-542-SING • Mail to 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 410, Boston, MA 02116 Recurring pledges from your credit card can be easily set by contacting the office or visiting www.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 www.matchinggift.com. The following list represents cumulative gifts between November 20, 2012 and November 20, 2013 In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office.

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Special Thanks We especially thank and acknowledge the following individuals for their contributions to the Chorus and this production. Izzy Berdan Paul Delorey Dorchester Historical Society

Mark Greenburg Brandon Martinez Earl Taylor

Affiliations Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses GALA Choruses, the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, leads the North American LGBT choral movement. GALA provides support and leadership to its more than 170 member choruses and their 8,000 singers. GALA Choruses’ signature event is the quadrennial Festival, which brings together over 130 choruses and 5000 singers for the world’s largest LGBT performing arts event. www.galachoruses.org Greater Boston Choral Consortium The BGMC is a member of the Greater Boston Choral Consortium, a cooperative association of diverse choral groups in Boston and the surrounding areas. www.bostonsings.org

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Board and Committees Board of Directors Michael Alltop Izzy Berdan Stephen M. Conner Peter Crosby, President Laura A. De Veau, Vice President Jeff Fatchaline Michael Gillespie Jeremy P. Hayes Michael Lombo Andrew Martinez John Moran, Treasurer Michael Nuss, Clerk Kevin Rice Theresa Smith

Finance John Moran, Chair Stephen M. Conner Jeff Fatachaline Andrew Martinez Personnel Laura DeVeau, Chair Michael Gillespie Membership Services Committee David Addison Bell, Co-Chair William Cattey, Co-Chair Volunteer Andrew Carpentier, Advertising Sales Coordinator Christian Cho, Video Joel E. Friedman, New Member Coordinator Courtney Furno, Librarian Anthony Scarpetta, Photographer

John Strumwasser, President Emeritus Board Affairs Board Development Kevin D. Rice, Chair Michael Lombo Theresa Smith Governance Jeremy Hayes, Co-Chair Mike Nuss, Co-Chair Michael Alltop

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.

President Emeritus In the fall of 2012, the Board of Directors unanimously appointed John Strumwasser President Emeritus of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. John is a founding member of the Chorus and a long-time Board Member, who has served every governance position, and has most recently served as the Interim Executive Director. This is a title that John will hold in perpetuity. Congratulations John! 35

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The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates all things family. Bring your family to our family. Music from Broadway, pop culture and choral traditions tell the stories of how we choose our families. The New England premiere of Alexander’s House is funny, heartbreaking and touching and it will leave you inspired and amazed.

Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8pm Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Tickets from $20 (before fees) From now until 12/31/13: Go to www.bgmc.org and save 10% Use code: SAVE10. Good for online advanced tickets only.

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