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From the Maestro Harold Arlen, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim – just thinking of the wonderful music created by these iconic American composers makes me break into a big smile! Today we are going to take a tour through some of the best American Music Theater and Pop has to offer – everything from show tunes to Madonna – and later this week we will take that music to the Middle East to share with the people of Israel and Turkey!

Sometimes it is the tune that hits you and makes you smile. Sometimes, though, it is the words and the story. In 1978 Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford put their heads together and came up with I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road. In the show, when manager Joe Epstein returns from a trip and finds his star Heather Jones on stage at a nightclub singing her own songs about the emancipation of women, all kinds of questions are asked about what it means to find the person you really are rather that the person society thinks you should be. It is a question many of us struggle with today.

We are ecstatic to have with us today the wonderful Laura Benanti! The Tony Award winning actress seems to be everywhere lately. Seen last year on the NBC broadcast of The Sound of Music Live, she returns to Broadway this fall in the revival of She Loves Me! This fall look for her on CBS’s Supergirl, one of the most anticipated new shows. A few weeks ago she hosted the Drama Desk Awards and today she is here in Symphony Hall with the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus! Sit back, enjoy your friends and enjoy the glorious music. I promise you this – you will leave with a smile on your face!

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 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 Welcome! We’re so happy to have you at today’s performance and we are thrilled to return to Symphony Hall – it’s a glorious space. Music reflects and expresses our emotions. It is part of the fabric of our lives from infancy to old age. Whether we’re being lulled to sleep as babies or serenaded with a romantic interlude or having a solemn remembrance of a loved one, music expresses feelings in ways that transcend barriers and cultural divides. It’s natural then to use music in bridging differences and creating social change. The BGMC does that in incredible ways here in Boston and in the weeks to come during our historic Middle East Tour. But first, music that makes us SMILE! Your support makes our work possible. We create musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference. Talk to your friends about us. Bring them to an event. Follow us on Twitter. Like us on Facebook. We’re even on Instagram! Download our app. 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 institutional giving and ticket sales, which is 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 – now Smile!

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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. 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.

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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. 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! 13

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Bryan Bishop†

Jay Baer

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Brian Blancke

Joseph Caputo*

Alverson de Souza

Tyler Brewer

Andy Chau

Guy DeAngelis

Jim Buckley

David Chen

Earl E. Dimaculangan

Rick Chason

Christopher Covill

Joseph Feinstein

Galvin Chow

Peter Crosby

William Ford

Thomas L. Collins, III*

Giuseppe Delisi

Jim Freiman-Polli

Arthur Cormier-Leger

Nicholas Everage*

Alex Kapitan

Kyle Crand

Trevor Findlay

Paul Joseph Keaney

Eric Crumrine*

Jason E. Frankel

Michael J. Leclerc*

Stephen M. Earheart

Courtney Furno†

Jackson Lee

Jeffrey Fatchaline

Gerald B. James

Edward J. LeMay

Christopher L. Follett

Peter Kokoszka

Christopher Ludwig

Joshua Foster

Paul Laskorski

Kilian Melloy

Matthew Fox

Michael Lombo

John F. Moran

Joseph Germanos

Andrew Martinez

Luke T. Murphy

Ken Hirschkind

Jeffrey Nagengast

Joel Nosek

Robert S. Hubbard

Christopher Nuss

Nicholas Panagiotou

Brad A. Huntress

Michael Nuss

Victor Ramos

Alan H. Ingram

Eric Rezsynak

Tim Rogers

Paul T. Jones

Kevin D. Rice

Tony Scarpetta

Steven P. Kleinman

Harold Rudolph

Kevin Schattenkirk

Spencer Lewis

Anand Sitaram

Michael Sherrin

Nick Mozzicato

Bill Spera

Alexander Muentener

Tenor 2

Douglas St. Lawrence

William Neely

Jonathan Bardwell

David Stockton

Alfred O’Connell

Franck Baudry

David F. Story

Jay Philomena

Keith Bell

Tyler Wansley

Daniel Pollak

Andrew James Birr

George Whiting

Kelvin Powell

David M. Brillhart

Michael Quinn

Bill Casey

Baritone

Rafael Quintanar

William Cattey

Dana Albertelli

Ron Riso

Christopher Chagnon*

Dana Albertelli

Carl Seglem

Brett Masami Chin

Charles R. Anderson, Jr.

Kevin Shancady

Sam Chinoy

Jim Anderson

Jim Slayton

Thomas J. Choinski

Michael Appell

Gary Thies

Paul Consoli

Richard Babson

Luis Valdez

Jason L. Courtney

John N. Beaudreau

Tom Weisend

Sean Crookes

Izzy Berdan

Jason Williams

Guy R. Croteau†

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Chorus Bass John Abbott Paul Allen Jason Barrera David Baumgold David Addison Bell Timothy J. Blank Eric Bullen Jeff Candiello Paul Carreiro Richard Cavallaro Paul Cernota Chuck Conley Stephen M. Conner Mark Daggett Nicolas Dahlberg Jerry Day Ross W. Dekle Paul J. DeLorey Thomas Dudley

Neil E. Dugas Robert G. Finkenaur Charles Fortunato Joel E. Friedman Thomas Galluzzo Samuel Gloyd Ken Golner Ali R. Halloumi David W. Ham Joseph Andrew Hanak David Hinterman Dennis J. Hoare-Travaglini* Bryan Hughes* Steve Jewett Jermaine Joynes George Alexander King Jr. Jacob Lee Leatherberry Dan Mooney Jeff Morrissey Russell Ormiston

Steve Oyangen Cameron M.E. Pierce Sean P. Riley Roland W. Roy David Shaffer† James Simpson Ian Stewart Rob Stone John Strumwasser Jansen Tiongson Andrew S. Wilkins 5th Section Matthew Doherty Daniel J. Duffy Elliot J. Katz Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael W. Tobey

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In Memoriam Daniel-John Aylward Harry Baldwin Joseph Bevins Herb Bourne Everette Brewer Phil Briggs Gregory Brown Richard Brummet John Bryant Richard Coe Laurence E.D. Collopy 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 Steve Isherwood Mickey Kasper Ronald D. Lacombe Fred Lange John LaPorta Andrew LoBao Roy Lundin Gerry Marquis Chris Mahoney Bruce McCarthy Kevin McKenna David Messier Rod Meth Joe Molloy Richard Moore Raymond Nadeau 17

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 Daniel Jay Staub Michael Thornton John Van Etten David Varner Mark Wayne Bill Williamson

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Reuben M. Reynolds III, Music Director Michelle Chassé, Stage Director and Choreographer Chad Weirick, Principal Accompanist and Assistant Music Director LeWana Clark, American Sign Language Interpreter Jonathan Hess, Percussion Mark Pucci, Bass Lighting Designed by Anne Dresbach, Dresbach Designs

ACT I Brotherhood of Man Frank Loesser, Arr. Chad Weirick from How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying I Love To Sing-A Hit the Road To Dreamland I Love A Parade

Harold Arlen, Arr. Chad Weirick Harold Arlen, Arr. Chad Weirick Harold Arlen, Arr. Chad Weirick

That Smile from It’s Only Life John Bucchino, Arr. Jason Robert Brown Andy Chau, Christopher Covill, Sean Crookes, Spencer Lewis, soloists I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road Nancy Ford, music; Gretchen Cryer, lyrics; Arr. Chad Weirick Put In A Package and Sold Old Friend Natural High Peace World Premiere of BGMC Commission You’ll Never Walk Alone from Carousel

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Richard Rodgers, music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics; Arr. Chad Weirick

The Sound of Music from The Sound of Music Richard Rodgers, music; Laura Benanti, soloist Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics; Arr. Chad Weirick I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore from Gigi Frederick Lowe, music; Laura Benanti, soloist Alan Jay Lerner, lyrics Inappropriate Medley Laura Benanti, soloist Cabaret from Cabaret

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I Have Dreamed from The King and I Richard Rodgers, music; Laura Benanti, soloist Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics; Arr. Alex Rybeck I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady Frederick Lowe, music; Laura Benanti, soloist Alan Jay Lerner, lyrics A Quiet Thing from Flora the Red Menace John Kander, music; Fred Ebb, Lyrics Laura Benanti, soloist Our Time from Merrily We Roll Along Children Will Listen from Into the Woods Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George

Stephen Sondheim, Arr. Chad Weirick Stephen Sondheim, Arr. Chad Weirick Stephen Sondheim, Arr. Chad Weirick

Climb Every Mountain from The Sound of Music Richard Rodgers, music Laura Benanti, soloist Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics, Arr. Chad Weirick

Brotherhood of Man & I Love a Parade Dancers Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer Bill Casey Christopher Covill Kyle Crand

Joseph Germanos Gerald B. James Jermaine Joynes Michael Lombo, Dance Captain Nicholas Panagiotou

Kelvin Powell Rafael Quintanar Carl Seglem Douglas St. Lawrence

Cabaret Dancers Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer Bill Casey Christopher Covill

Kyle Crand Joseph Germanos Gerald B. James Michael Lombo, Dance Captain

Rafael Quintanar Nicholas Panagiotou Douglas St. Lawrence

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Peace Commission Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III says all the time: “we exist to tell our stories.” As the Chorus embarks on its history-making tour of the Middle East, Joshua Shank was hired to write a commission. Shank had the membership complete the phrase: “I was at Peace when...” and from the hundreds of responses has created this piece of music which truly tells our story. Peace I was at peace when I found others like me. I was at peace when they helped me to see. I was at peace when I realized it wasn’t my fault. When I looked in the mirror and finally liked who I saw. I was at peace.

I was at peace when I left a bad job. I was at peace when I looked in your eyes. I was at peace when I didn’t feel guilty I was at peace only when I wasn’t sober. I was at peace when I was in nature. I was at peace when I beheld the stars. I was at peace when I crossed the Charles and the view is the one thing that never gets old. I was at peace when I finished college. I was at peace when I stood up for what was right. I was at peace when I got sober the second time. I was at peace when you were born. I was at peace when I first held our baby girl. I was at peace when I saw myself through my son’s eyes. I was at peace when the nurse told me he’s breathing on his own. I was at peace when I kissed him for the first time. I was at peace when I held my son’s hand in the incubator before he died. I was at peace when I could finally let go.

I was at peace when I didn’t burn dinner and you asked for seconds. I was at peace when we watched movies together. I was at peace when I realized how much my family loves you. I was at peace when I heard your laugh. I was at peace when you read aloud to me every night. I was at peace even though we had that fight. I was at peace when I slept in your arms. I was at peace when I woke up next to you. I was at peace when I knew he could never hit me again. I was at peace when I found the courage to walk away. I was at peace when you decided not to leave. I was at peace when you asked me to stay. I was at peace when I let go of the past. I was at peace when I forgave myself. I was at peace when I realized I mattered. I was at peace when realized I didn’t have to be anything more that who I am.

I was at peace when I had faith. I was at peace after fasting and prayer I was at peace when I felt God’s answer. I was at peace when I chanted the Torah. I was at peace when I prayed to Jesus. I was at peace when I chanted the Quran I was at peace when I learned my truth. I was at peace when I told my mom that I was an atheist. I was at peace when she told me she loved me. I was at peace when she passed as I sang to her. I was at peace when I finished her eulogy. I was at peace when I finally let go.

I was at peace when I realized we are all more alike than dif’frent. I was at peace.

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Coming Soon 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 tobgmc.org to sign up for the September 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.

CABARET Friday, February 19, 2016, at 8:00pm Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 5:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, February 21, 2016, at 3:00pm Club Café

CHORUS AMERICA - Opening night performance Wednesday, June 18, 2015, at 7:30pm Old South Church MIDDLE EAST TOUR June 19 - 29, 2015 Follow the adventure on social media

SPRING Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 8:00pm Sunday, March 20, 2016, at 3:00pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall

#BGMCTour OUTSIDE THE BOX Friday, June 17, 2016, at 6:00pm Park Street Stage on the Boston Common

PRIDE Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 8:00pm Friday, June 10, 2016, at 8:00pm Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 8:00pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall

HOLIDAY Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 3:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 8:00pm Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 8:00pm Monday, December 21, 2015 at 8:00pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall

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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 May 15, 2014 to May 15, 2015. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office.

Planned Gifts

Endowment Funds

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 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

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

Diva: $5,000 and up Edward J. LeMay Andrew and Samuel Pang R.M. Reynolds Jr. In Memory of Gerry Dagesse David Shaffer and Jason Barrera Too Fabulous for Words

The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Bank of America Robert K. Duby IVF New England JetBlue Massachusetts Cultural Council

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Encore Circle Executive Producer: $2,500 and up 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 Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey 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 Christopher Nuss Roland W. Roy Dr. Arthur Schneider The Parents of Alexander, Nicholas and Oliver Slayton Theresa Smith Sun Life Financial Matching Gift Program Luis John Valdez Jr. Estate of Bella C. Wheeler David Wisholek and Christopher McBride

Anonymous Charles R. Anderson Bill Briggs and Keith Perron William and Rebecca Casey William D. Cattey Craig Coogan Stephen M. Earheart George and Jane Emmons Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Michael Gillespie and Paul Braswell Devorah J. Hauss Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert

Conductor: $500 to $999 Ken and Jean Jones Kevin A. Mihal Theresa Murray Morgan Norris Kevin Rice Joseph C. Veneto Brian Wiley and Michael Byrne Ron Willett and Bill Mitchell David L. Wilson and Dr. Robert D. Compton

Edward Boesel Barbara Cattey Arnold and Jean Cernota Connie Chagnon Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis Emmons GAP Inc. Giving Campaign Jack and Brenda Geishecker Jeremy Hayes and Andrew Maggiore Sonia Hofkosh and Jonathan Hulbert 37

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Did you know? Only about half of the costs of putting on the show are covered by ticket sales?

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Encore Circle Director: $250 to $499 Kathy Kingston Peter C. Lauro LPL Invest In Others Corporate Matching Program Stephen M. Mahoney Kay and David McClain James McPhee and Kevin Butler Nicholas Mozzicato Jeffrey D. Mulliken and Elbert Ruff Art Nava John Nay and Michael Johnson Steve Nelson Marrufo & Joe Sasso John and Melodie Pavlis Dotty Peterson and Kelly Sullivan Jay Philomena Charles W. Puls R. Edward Roach Susan Samoiloff William C. Sano Leonard Sapienza Tim Scerba Linda G. Schneider Keith Bell and Brian Shannon Larry M. Silva Michael W. Tobey Ainslie Wallin Andrew Wilkins

Anonymous Jane Ahern-DeFillippi William T. Bonomi and Albert A. Matty Alex Carlock Dwight Cathcart and Courtney Furno Andy Chau Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett Charles R. Conley Mary N. Coogan Gertrude and Joanne Creedon Joseph Davin and Alan Davies JoAnne Walton Dickinson Keith Erickson Margery Fallon Robert G. Finkenaur Jr. 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 Jean E. Jonah Carol Katz Stephen Kauffman Stephen M. Kelley

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Special Thanks We especially thank and acknowledge the following for their contributions to the Chorus and this production. Elan Gross Jake Moerschel Luciano Silva Rachel Zeiderman Archives housed at Northesatern University, Giordana Mecagni Archivist Production Lighting services provided by Gottke Enterprises Inc.

Additional Credits Charles R. Anderson, Jr.....................................................eMusic coding Joseph Davin & Nicholas Panagiotou................................. Advertising sales Courtney Furno.....................................................................Librarian Barbara Gottlieb................................................................... Graphics Thompson Howell................................................................Announcer Rebecca Kopycinsky......................................................... Videographer Joel E. Friedman.............................................. New Member Coordinator Alexis Scheer................................................... Production Photographer Susan Ryan-Vollmar / Influence Consulting.......................... Public Relations

Board and Committees Board of Directors Izzy Berdan Stephen M. Conner Peter Crosby, President Stephen Earheart Jeff Fatchaline, Treasurer Michael Gillespie Jeremy P. Hayes Andrew Martinez John Moran, Vice President Theresa Murray Michael Nuss, Clerk Theresa Smith Michelle Wu John Strumwasser, President Emeritus

Board Affairs Board Development Michael Gillespie, Co-chair Jeff Fatchaline, Co-chair Theresa Murray Michelle Wu Governance Steve Earheart, Chair Jeremy Hayes Michael Gillespie Mike Nuss Finance Jeff Fatchaline, Chair Steve Conner Andrew Martinez Theresa Smith

Executive Peter Crosby, Chair Stephen M. Conner Jeff Fatchaline John Moran Michael Nuss

Membership Services Committee David Addison Bell, Co-Chair Bill Cattey, Co-Chair

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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Hey, guys! Can’t stop smiling? Like to sing? We understand! Voices Rising women’s chorus is looking for new voices. Please encourage your friends to join us for our fall 2015 open-rehearsal auditions! Tuesday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 15 auditions@voicesrising.org www.voicesrising.org Look for us: Dyke March, Friday, June 12 Boston Pride Parade, Saturday, June 13

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Donors Up to $99 Anonymous (2) Eric and Melissa Abbott Donna Ferderer and Marcia Adams Pauline Angelakis Michael J Anthony James Aurelio Autodesk Foundation Employee Engagement Fund Robert Babineau Deborah E. Babson Sandra Baehrend Greg and Debbi Baletsa Beverly and Richard Barrett Barbara and Albert Bernstein Aaron Blaine Kristin Bonnie Christine Booras Catherine Booras Mark S. Brown and Kraig V. Kissinger Carol L. Buckingham Scott Burne David Burnett John Cadden Henry Carrey Elizabeth Carrigan Cindy Castaldy Lenny Clifford Rosemary and James Cole Sally Cuffe Donna and Jim Curtin Barry and Barbara Davis Larry and Barbara Day Greg DeCenzo Deirdre Dirkman Joyce Dovinos Timothy R. Dullea Ellen Esteban Selena D. Evans Joseph Federico and Peter Betit Ben Fishman Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Susan Furst Kenneth and Marcia Garber Sharon and Cesar Garde

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The Nisotel Family Frances Panos Maria Pavlis John D. Peters Jonathan Phillips Marion Pollock Patricia Pontremoli John Portlock Vincent and Nina Rauscher Sophia Revelotis Jason Rhen Judith M Rice Mark Rubenstein J Scott Rutan Deborah Sank Neil Savage Philip A. Sbaratta and Brian J. Murphy Nancy A. Scott Robert Sennett Janine L. Shahbaz Virginia Shannon Nancy Sherman Gail Silva James C. Simpson Robin and Steve Smith Lisa Smith Sara Smith Claudia Sorsby Nancy Sotis and Tony Ciampa Jason Sproul Robert Sterling Julia and Greg Stevenson Robert W. Stone Steven Vacca Jaclyn Verrow Austin Horowitz and Mark Vigorito Richard Ward Robert Ward Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Michael Willer Maida B. Williams Melissa Wilton Graham Wingate Willa Worsfold Sandra Zervos

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