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What are your holiday memories and traditions? Joy, love, traditions, fun and frivolity, great friends and family—this season seems to move us and inspire us more than any other time of the year. It is the perfect time to gather together all those we hold dear to remember holidays past, look forward to future holidays and rejoice in the present.

Loving, Tender, Present is a brand new work celebrating someone very special to us all—our mothers. The story starts with a young mother and her son, then moves to tell us of her story as her son now has a son of his own, and concludes by telling us about her as a grandmother with her entire family. It is the story of a woman who fiercely protects and guides those she loves. And what would a holiday concert be without the fun and frivolity part of the evening! In 1982, the hilarious review that parodies Broadway musicals, Forbidden Broadway, opened in New York City and has been playing all over the world ever since. The show’s brilliant creator, Gerard Alessandri, has written his twisted take on three traditional Holiday Songs—just for the BGMC. You will never again see the color pink and not think of this number! Celebrating the Holidays together as family builds wonderful memories and traditions that will live on forever in the lives of those we love. Thank you for joining us. We are so glad to have you as part of our family! Reuben Reynolds

Reuben Reynolds, Music Director P.S. Mark you calendars now for Joshua Shank’s brilliant new piece based on our travels in the Middle East, premiering at our Circle of Life concerts on March 19 and 20, 2016. It just may be the most stunning concert we have ever done! 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 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 The giving of gifts at this time of year is a time-honored part of many religious traditions. From small “Secret Santa” or “Yankee Swap” items to large romantic gestures—the exchange of gifts is part of our culture. It’s certainly a big part of our concerts. The nearly 200 men you see on stage today will be giving you the gifts of music and laughter as well as imparting holiday spirit. You, the members of our beloved audience who sit in Jordan Hall, give back your appreciation, enjoyment, and applause. Together we make a magical experience unlike any other. Thank you giving us that gift this December! And it’s not just at this time of the year that you help us. We create musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference. Your support makes our important work possible. Talk to your friends about us. Bring them to a chorus event. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Download our app. Make sure you are on the mailing list and the email list. 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. 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, Jet Blue and IVF New England. Thank you for being part of the BGMC family—enjoy the show and may 2016 bring you great happiness!

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 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 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 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 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’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.

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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 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 directed and choreographed On the Town in October, 2014. 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.

REBECCA SHANNON BUTLER, Costume Designer Rebecca Shannon Butler holds a BFA in Fashion Design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. During the school year, Becky manages the Costume Shop at the Boston Conservatory. Costume design credits include Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s Cymbeline and The Merry Wives of Windsor; Commonwealth Shakepeare’s galas, Une Soirée à Paris, Cinema Italiano, Vintage Vegas, and Midsummer Night’s Dream; Intermezzo Chamber Opera Series’ Rocket’s Red Blare, The Diva Monologues, The Prodigal Son, and Anne Hutchinson; and the Boston Conservatory’s Hair, Coolsville, and Reflections. She has done freelance costume work with Odyssey Opera, Opera Boston, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Commonwealth Shakespeare, the New England Conservatory, Opera Louisiane, and the Flying Karamazov Brothers, amongst others. Rebecca was also a founding member of the Industrial Stitchers Guild, and has created garments and textile art for organizations in Boston and beyond.

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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 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. In June 2015 BGMC became the first GLBT chorus to tour the Middle East. bgmc.org

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MISSION The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference.

CORE VALUES • We’re a family with a tradition of excellence • We provide a safe and welcoming community to be ourselves • 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! 13

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Chorus Tenor 1 Jay Baer Michael Barber Bruce G. Barrett Daniel Castaldy Andy Chau Bryan Clark Giuseppe Delisi Adam Kirk Edgerton Nicholas Everage Courtney Furno† Peter Kokoszka Anthony Lawson Michael Lombo Andrew F. Mannone Andrew Martinez Brian Murphy Christopher Murray Jeffrey Nagengast Tien Nguyen Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss Maximilian Park L. Dean Pender Jeremy Proulx Eric Rezsynak* Kevin D. Rice Harold Rudolph Anand Sitaram* Junmin Wang Tyler Wansley Tenor 2 Brian Balduzzi Jonathan Bardwell Franck Baudry Keith Bell Michael Cabrera Bill Casey William Cattey Christopher Chagnon* Brett Masami Chin Sam Chinoy Thomas J. Choinski Peter Cocchia Paul Consoli Jason L. Courtney Sean Crookes Guy R. Croteau† Bryan Daley Marcel D’Anjou Lucas De BuenosAires

Alverson de Souza Guy DeAngelis Earl E. Dimaculangan Kongxiang Duan Joseph Feinstein William Ford Jim Freiman-Polli Johnny Gall Garrett Garborcauskas Steven Goecke Joseph Hunt Tyler Ivester Paul Joseph Keaney Scott LaFlamme Michael J. Leclerc* Raheem Lee Edward J. LeMay Todd Lindamood Taylor Lindsey Christopher Ludwig Kilian Melloy Michael M. Mikowski Christopher Mistretta John F. Moran Luke T. Murphy Joel Nosek Nicholas Panagiotou Michael Quinlan Victor Ramos Tim Rogers Peter Roy Steven SanSoucie Kevin Schattenkirk Michael Sherrin Bill Spera Douglas St. Lawrence David Stockton David F. Story Stephen Trumble Demetrius Tuck George Whiting Baritone Dana Albertelli Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Jim Anderson Michael Appell Richard Babson John N. Beaudreau Izzy Berdan Timothy Bickel Bryan Bishop† 15

Brian Blancke Richard Boon Jr. Tyler Brewer Jim Buckley Andrew Cardamone Henry H. Carrey Rick Chason Galvin Chow Nicholas Cloutier Thomas L. Collins, III* Kyle Crand Curtis Creekmore Eric Crumrine* Tim Dreher Stephen M. Earheart Jeffrey Fatchaline Joshua Foster Matthew Fox Joseph Germanos Bradley Harder Ken Hirschkind Robert S. Hubbard Alan H. Ingram Terrence Kenealy Steven P. Kleinman James Patrick Lobo Peter Logue Magdiel Lorenzo Keith March Mistler Carlos O. Moran Nick Mozzicato William Neely Steven Olsen Rafael Peruzzo Jay Philomena Daniel Pollak Kelvin Powell Michael Quinn Rafael Quintanar Ron Riso Carl Seglem Hunter Shirley Jim Slayton Arianna Smith Robert Spiegel Luis Valdez Tom Weisend Conor Weiss Jason Williams Benjamin Zavisza

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Chorus Bass John Abbott Jason Barrera Timothy J. Blank Kurt R. Buffington Eric Bullen Jeff Candiello Michael Capparelli Paul Carreiro Simon Choong John Clinkscale Chuck Conley Mark Daggett Ross W. Dekle Paul J. DeLorey Thomas Dudley Neil E. Dugas Robert G. Finkenaur Norman Flynn Charles Fortunato

Emil Frank Joel E. Friedman Thomas Galluzzo James Glavin Samuel Gloyd Ken Golner James Griffin Sean Hennessy Dennis J. Hoare-Travaglini* Bryan Hughes* Steve Jewett Jermaine Joynes George Alexander King Jr. Jacob Lee Leatherberry Matthew Thomas Lorello Wayne Malloy Jr. Jeremy Moccia Jeff Morrissey Russell Ormiston Cameron M.E. Pierce

Timothy B. Powell-Flatt Matthew Proch-Wilson Yusheng Qin Roland W. Roy David Shaffer† Chad M. Sirois Rob Stone John Strumwasser Jansen Tiongson Andrew S. Wilkins

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Nerli Variations Traditional, Arr. Charles Baker My lovely tapers of Chanukah, let me now kindle. Let the lovely lights glow as songs of celebration we offer. Amazing (What a Little Faith Can Do) Zina Goldrich, music; Marcy Heisler, lyrics Benjamin Zavisza, Andrew Martinez, soloists Loving, Tender, Present Laura Karpman, music; Rebecca Walker, text William Neely, Brian Balduzzi, soloists Still, Still, Still A Christmas Carol (Let Us All Be Merry)

Austrian Carol; Arr. Barlow Bradford Barlow Bradford, music; George Wither, lyrics; Arr. Chad Weirick

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ACT II Forbidden Holiday Gerard Alessandri, parody lyrics; Arr. Chad Weirick Snow inspired by Irving Berlin If I Were A Gentile inspired by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock Bill Spera, soloist Pink Christmas inspired by Irving Berlin See Amid the Winter’s Snow

Eugene Butler, music; S.K. Hill lyrics; adapted by M.E. Howarth and S.K. Hill

Text Me Merry Christmas David Javerbaum, Adam Schlesinger; Arr. Alan Billingsley Andy Chau, Curtis Creekmore, soloists The Christmas Can-Can

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Make a Wish for Me on Christmas Stephen Chatman, Tara Wohlberg I’ll be Home for Christmas Walter Kent, Buck Ram, music; Kim Gannon, lyrics James Lobo, soloist Santa Quodlibet A Christmas medley that makes no sense.

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Ho Ho Ho Dancers Michael Lombo, dance captain Keith March Mistler Christopher Murray Nicholas Panagiotou Carl Seglem Hunter Shirley

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CORO ALLEGRO David Hodgkins, Artistic Director Boston’s acclaimed classical chorus for members, friends, and allies of the LGBT community

2015-16 SEASON A Concert for Marriage Equality Featuring musical celebrations and Mozart’s Requiem for those who never saw this day

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World premiere of a work by award-winning composer Eric Banks on the life and vision of slain Ugandan LGBT activist David Kato Kisule

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Loving Tender Present - Rebecca Walker Scene 1. Loving - 1950s We give thanks! We ran home as fast as we could from school, knowing that today was the day Mama took off work to make all our holiday treats! The kitchen smelled like Christmas—cinnamon and nutmeg mixed with the warmth of love. To do all this, Mama had stayed home from both her jobs. She had wrapped our presents too—a book for me and a magnifying glass for my sister—and placed them on our pillows to discover later that night. All of this was a sacrifice of love she made because it was so important to us—and to her. Nothing could stop Mama from making this day happen and we were filled with the spirit of the holidays. Today is the shortest day of the year, the solstice. Tomorrow we begin the slow crawl back to the longest day. Slow down, she said, so we can appreciate the sweetness of life. That even in hard times, we believe we will shine again. She watched over us. She gave us hope. She was all we had, we were all she had. She was enough. Scene 2. Tender – 1980’s When I grew up, I married a woman a lot like my mother -- strong, smart and so devoted to our children. Early on Christmas morning, they came bounding down the stairs! They couldn’t wait to start piling up their gifts in front of them and then tearing into the wrapping paper! I loved watching them do this while the house was filled with the same smells of the holiday treats I remembered so well. My son, who was now seven, tentatively came over to me and pulled out a picture of what he hoped would be under the tree. It wasn’t the train I had bought him. It was Barbie! Without warning, I lashed out at him! I told him he would never be a man if he played with dolls! As I watched my son slipping away from me, my mother, now a grandmother, disappeared from the room and returned with a long, tapered box with a bow. . . we knew could only hold one thing. She said, “Girls learn to care for others by playing with dolls. By feeding, bathing, clothing, soothing make believe children, they learn to care for the real ones. It is not just girls who will need to love selflessly, carefully, attentively. Boys will too. My grandson must also learn how to mother.” And with these words she gave me permission to become the father I wanted to be. I put my son on my lap, kiss his head, help him unwrap his gift, my gift. Scene 3. Present – Today. Was there ever a holiday I didn’t thank my mother and cry? Today, New Year’s Day, was no different. There was so much to thank her for. On this day, I held her hand as we watched my son, her Grandson, marry the man he chose, standing together with the beautiful daughter they had adopted a few years earlier, making my Mama become a Great-Grandmother. I was redeemed! After the ceremony, at the reception, where they served my Mother’s wonderful holiday cookies, my son picked up his daughter and stepped toward the microphone. That was the moment when my Mama, too, finally began to cry. It was the first time in my life I had seen her tears, the first time she gave me the gift of her precious vulnerability. When she squeezed my hand, I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and held her close. I thank my father, willing to grow along with me, willing to face his fears. He became the father I longed for. I thank my mother, who willed me into this life and stood by my side as I walked its path. And finally, I thank my grandmother, who gave me the strength to be, to love, to trust. . .who taught me that I am, just as I am. 27

Crescendo Thanks Crescendo is the annual gala and fundraiser that raises vital funds for the BGMC. It was held on May 9, 2015 at the W Hotel. 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. Thomas Dudley The Ellen Degeneres Show Tiffani Faison Trevor Findlay The Fireplace Flour Bakery + Cafe Jim & Eric Frieman-Polli Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC Gloucester Stage Company The Grafton Group Hair by Christine & Co. Haley House Bakery & Cafe Jeremy Hayes & Andrew Maggiore David Heckert & Fred Heinrichs Handel and Haydn Society Megan Hilty Huntington Theatre Company Brad Huntress & Kevin Shancady ImprovBoston, Cambridge Al Ingram Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum J.J. Foley’s J.P. Licks Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival The Jarden Corporation JetBlue Airways Jillian’s/Lucky Strike John Davis Therapeutic Massage Johnny D’s Uptown Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Julep Bar Kalani Retreat Center The Karpel Group Larz Anderson Auto Museum Michael Leclerc Edward LeMay, AirBNB Michael Lorello Chris Ludwig Lyric Stage Company of Boston The Maggiore-Hayes Family Maureen Maher Mandarin Oriental, Boston Mark Cortale Productions MASS MoCA Kilian Melloy Mike’s City Diner

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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 bgmc.org to sign up for the January auditions. In addition to concerts, the BGMC produces great and fun events that provide additional funds for the organization. Visit bgmc.org for more information.

CRESCENDO Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 7:00pm Guests Randy Harrison & The Skivvies W Boston Hotel

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POPular Friday, June 3, 2016, at 8:00pm Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall GALA FESTIVAL July 3 - 7, 2016 Denver, Colorado

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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: • Online at bgmc.org • Text GIVEBGMC to 41411 • Call 617-542-SING • Donation envelopes upon request • 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 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 December 1, 2014 to December 1, 2015. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office.

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Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley Frederick J. Baumer Living Trust Christopher Chouinard Craig B. Coogan Living Trust Stanton Kilpatrick Alan H. Ingram Edward J. LeMay Trust Albert D. Lovata Andrew Maggiore Barry and James Mapstone-Knamm John Moran Reuben M. Reynolds III Robert L. “Rab” Sherman James Mitchell Slayton Scott E. Squillace

The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Bequest of John Bryant Bequest of Wayne P. Drake

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Diva: $5,000 and up Edward J. LeMay Liberty Mutual Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council Andrew and Samuel Pang R.M. Reynolds Jr. Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey In Memory of Gerry Dagesse David Shaffer and Jason Barrera Too Fabulous for Words

The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Bank of America Craig Coogan Robert K. Duby E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation IVF New England JetBlue 35

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Encore Circle Executive Producer: $2,500 to $4,999 Steven P. Kleinman and David M. Brillhart Leland Monk and Jay Baer John F. Moran and Michael S. Wood Jay Nuss and Carol Nuss Alfred, Nathaniel and Edward O’Connell Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher

Richard Babson Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Foundation Biogen Idec Foundation Stephen Conner Shawn and Laura De Veau Nicholas Everage Ken Hirschkind Alan H. Ingram Jr.

Producer: $1,000 to $2,499 Ruth Leah Kline Andrew Martinez Theresa C. Murray Christopher Nuss Roland W. Roy Dr. Arthur Schneider The Parents of Alexander, Nicholas and Oliver Slayton Theresa Smith Sun Life Financial Luis John Valdez Jr. David Wisholek and Christopher McBride

Anonymous Charles R. Anderson, Jr. William D. Cattey Covidien Employee Giving Stephen M. Earheart George and Jane Emmons Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Jim and Eric Freiman-Polli Spencer Glendon and Lisa Tung Devorah J. Hauss Jeremy Hayes and Andrew Maggiore Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert

Conductor: $500 to $999 Ken Hirschkind Sonia Hofkosh and Jonathan Hulbert Jean E. Jonah Ken and Jean Jones McKession Foundation Kevin A. Mihal Steve Nelson Marrufo and Joe Sasso Morgan Norris Jay Philomena Kevin Rice Linda Rowley Brian Wiley and Michael Byrne Ron Willett and Bill Mitchell

Anonymous John Beaudreau and Dameian Slocum Biogen Idec Foundation Jonathan Bardwell Edward Boesel Barbara Cattey Connie and Andrew Chagnon Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis Emmons Nicholas Everage Jack and Brenda Geishecker Lee and Carol Hall 37

Special Thanks We especially thank and acknowledge the following for their contributions to the Chorus and this production. Chubbies Shorts TC Collins Paul Delorey Worcester Polytechnic Institute Archives housed at Northeastern University, Giordana Mecagni Archivistt

Additional Credits Nicholas Panagiotou and George Whiting............................ Advertising sales Thompson Howell................................................................Announcer Susan Ryan-Vollmar / Influence Consulting..........................Communications Michael J. LeClerc............................................ Copyeditor & Proofreader Alfred Gordon O’Connell / Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC �� Counsel Charles R. Anderson, Jr.....................................................eMusic coding Barbara Gottlieb................................................................... Graphics Joel E. Friedman.............................................. New Member Coordinator Gretjen Helene................................................. Production Photographer Rebecca Kopycinsky......................................................... Videographer

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Encore Circle Director: $250 to $499 Terrence L. Kenealy Kathy Kingston Peter C. Lauro Christopher Ludwig Stephen M. Mahoney Kay and David McClain James McPhee and Kevin Butler Stanley J. Michalik Nick and Debby Mozzicato Art Nava Joel Nosek Michael Nuss Dotty Peterson and Kelly Sullivan Charles W. Puls R. Edward Roach Elbert Ruff and Jeffrey Mulliken Susan Samoiloff William C. Sano Leonard Sapienza Tim Scerba Linda G. Schneider Michael Willer Larry M. Silva Michael W. Tobey Joseph C. Veneto Andrew Wilkins

Anonymous (2) AmazonSmile Foundation Keith Bell and Brian Shannon Brian Blancke Alex Carlock Dwight Cathcart and Courtney Furno Andy Chau Chuck Conley Mary N. Coogan Bill Cox and Joel Gagnon Gertrude and Joanne Creedon Guy R. Croteau LICSW Neil E. Dugas Keith Erickson Margery Fallon GAP Inc. Giving Campaign Healy Charitable Foundation, Inc. Nancy W. Hendrie M.D. Paul V. Hillson In memory of our Daughter, Deborah J. Hoare from her parents Shirley and William J. Hoare, III Dana and Michael Hoare-Travaglini Carol Katz Stephen Kauffman Stephen M. Kelley

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Board and Committees Board of Directors Izzy Berdan John Beaudreau Stephen M. Conner, Treasurer Stephen Earheart Adam Edgerton, Clerk Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, President Michael Gillespie, Vice President Jay Joynes Andrew Martinez Michael J. Leclerc Peter Logue Theresa Murray David A. Shaffer Theresa Smith Frank Sutter Michelle Wu John Strumwasser, President Emeritus

Board Affairs Board Development Michael Gillespie, Chair David A. Shaffer Peter Logue Kevin Rice Governance Michael J. Leclerc, Chair Al O’Connell Finance Stephen M. Conner, Chair Andrew Martinez Theresa Smith Membership Services Committee Nicholas Everage, Co-Chair Jim Freiman-Polli, Co-Chair

Executive Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Chair Stephen M. Conner Adam Edgerton Michael Gillespie Peter Logue

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.

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Donors $100-$249 Anonymous AEM Corporation John Affuso Paul Allen Daniel Alley Joshua Anderson Sue Anderson Autodesk Foundation Employee Engagement Fund Autodesk Matching Gifts Brian Balduzzi Sheila Barter Frederick J. Baumer Scott R. Beach and John M. Hills Peter Beaman and Lila McCain Robert and Leslie Blank Paul Boisseau Martha and Spencer Bonnie Christopher and Jane Cooper Brayton Tyler Brewer Bill Briggs and Keith Perron Lance Brisbois Fred and Sally Brown Joseph Caputo Cedar Grove Gardens, Inc. Vanessa christie LeWana Clark and B.J. Wood Thomas L. Collins III Judith Conner Diana Cullum-Dugan Michael Cutillo Dr. Philip R. Daoust Michael Dekrmnjian Anne Dilley Earl E. Dimaculangan Donald and Anna Ducharme Emile E. Dufour and Fred Riley Timothy R. Dullea Meredith Elkins Lois Ferraresso Trevor Findlay

Robert G. Finkenaur Jr. Matthew Fox Patricia Freysinger Carol Gentile Michael Gentile The Gertsen Family Kevin and Una Gillis Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Marjorie Goode Ellie and Dick Greenberg Sally Grubb Robert H. Hale Timothy Halpin Terrence Heinen Kyle Hemingway Dickinson Joyce and Tom Hogan Jim Infantino Norman and Irene Jacobs Daniel Kamin and Scott Rankin William Kelly Jeanine Kelly-Coburn and Dirk Coburn Christopher Lawrence and Philip White Jacob Leatherberry Peter Logue and Mike Hazell Donald MacKenzie James L. McDonnel Daniel Meninger Robert Monahan Hank Morgan Peter and Susan Morgan Betty A. Murray Kai Nesset James Olsen Cedar Grove Gardens Dr. Kenneth H. Orth and George Paolucci Rocco Pigneri Randy Pinto Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman Tom Regan Judy Rice and John Ahonen 41

Sean Riley and Michael Lombo Susan Ryan-Vollmar Benjamin Sanchez Carl Sciortino Monte Scott Claire Seglem Ellie and Steve Shaer Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael Sherrin Marc Showstack Scott Squillace Douglas P. St. Lawrence Martha St. Lawrence Eileen St. Onge State Street Matching Gift Program Sue Stevens David Story Jason Swanson The Rev. Marie Z. Swayze Linda Swerling Stacie Simon and Hal Tepfer Robert Tetirick and Howard Mayberry Barbara Tornow Steven Vacca John and Susan Vibberts Lee E. Vorderer and Bob Bass Stephen C. Vorenberg Becky Whitmore Michael Wood

Donors Up to $99 Anonymous (6) Andrew Altman and Greg Lichniak Michael J. Anthony Robert Babineau Sandra Baehrend Martha Barbone Beverly and Richard Barrett David M. Berti Aaron Blaine Kristin Bonnie Mark S. Brown and Kraig V. Kissinger Leslie and Todd Sampson Scott Burne David Burnett Charlie Burns John Cadden Elaine L. Cadogan Elizabeth Carrigan Cindy Castaldy Galvin Chow Patricia Anne Cohen Bruce Connelly James D. Crowley Mark Daggett Barry and Barbara Davis Larry and Barbara Day Greg DeCenzo Cynthia Derr Deirdre Dirkman Ellen Esteban Selena D. Evans Joseph Federico and Peter Betit Ben Fishman Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Bonnie L. Gardner GE Foundation Marilyn Gibson-Panciocco Colleen Giles Douglas Goodman Nick Greenier Susan A. Hall Chas Hefling Jessica and Ralph Hinterman Mrs. John Howland

Gerald B. James and Christien Skinner Carol Hamilton and Peter Johnson Mary Keaney Daniel M. Kimmel George King Gary Koller Monika Kratzmann Ross Kukulinski Michael J. Leclerc Teresa Legregni Steve Lilly-Weber Sharyn Malnati William McDermott Jacqueline McGuirk George Mercier Jr. Eugene Merfeld Mary Michaels Joseph Modugno Matt Montgomery Rita R. Morison Javier Murcio Luke T. Murphy M. Nelting OMAM Charitable Foundation, Inc. PayPal Giving Alexandra Perrin John D. Peters Jonathan Phillips Marion and David Pollock John Portlock Athens Clay Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Michael Quinn Susan Raisbeck Judith Raup Vincent and Nina Rauscher Jason Rhen Mark Rubenstein J. Scott Rutan Neil Savage Philip A. Sbaratta and Brian J. Murphy Nancy A. Scott Robert Sennett Janine L. Shahbaz Gail Silva 42

James C. Simpson Lisa Smith Robin and Steve Smith Claudia Sorsby Jason Sproul Tracy Staedter Robert Sterling Jaclyn Verrow Richard Ward Robert Ward Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Maida B. Williams Melissa Wilton Jacqueline Wood

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Circle of Life

Join BGMC for an amazing concert of inspiring and entertaining music, including Elton John’s Circle of Life from The Lion King. Audiences last June gave Joshua Shank’s Peace a standing ovation at Symphony Hall. Be the first to experience his newest commission based on BGMC’s historic Middle East Tour. Saturday Sunday

March 19, 2016 at 8pm March 20, 2016 at 3pm at NEC’s Jordan Hall

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