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QUEENS May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019 New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Reuben M. Reynolds, III, Music Director Craig Coogan, Executive Director Chad Weirick, Principal Accompanist and Assistant Music Director Dr. LeWana Clark, American Sign Language Interpreter Sarah Shoffner, Customer Engagement Manager Pam Wasko, Company Manager

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FROM THE MAESTRO The English have always been well known for their choral music — after all, music has been a foundation of King’s College since 1441, when King Henry VI envisaged that the Choir would provide music for the daily offices and celebrations of the Mass in his new Chapel. Great composers abounded, from Thomas Tallis in the 16th century and Handel in the 19th, to century to Benjamin Britten in the 20th. Just imagine how the world felt when an English rock band from Liverpool showed up in 1960!

That band was the Beatles—and they would take the world by storm! The “British Invasion” of the United States occurred in 1964 when they held the top 5 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart simultaneously. From Tom Jones to the Spice Girls to Adele, our fascination with “Brit Pop” would never waver! Many of us were going through a period of great change, growing into adulthood at the same time that the Gay Rights movement was taking off. Many of these songs are burned into our memories—can you imagine dancing away on the dance floor without hearing Relax thumping away in the background? Today we are going to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of those “guilty pleasures” of yesteryear. Sit back, Relax, and enjoy the trip!

Reuben M. Reynolds, III, Music Director

Reuben M. Reynolds, III, has been the Music Director of the BGMC since December,1997. After earning undergraduate degrees in both economics and music, Mr. Reynolds received his Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University where he was teaching assistant to Metropolitan Opera soprano Martina Arroyo, and was on the conducting staff of the Baton Rouge Lyric Opera. In Kansas City, Mr. Reynolds served as Music Director of the Heartland Men’s Chorus from 1989 to 1998 and was also Conductor of the Philharmonia of Kansas City and the Kansas City Civic Opera Theatre. In the summer of 1994, Mr. Reynolds made his European debut conducting the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra and the Beethoven Chamber Orchestra of Ostrava, Czech Republic. He returned to the Czech Republic to conduct the West Bohemia Symphony Orchestra in 1995. Reuben spent the summer of 1998 in St. Petersburg, Russia, conducting the Hermitage Camerata in the Catherine the Great Theatre. Mr. Reynolds has commissioned more than 20 major pieces and hundreds of arrangements in his career. The Boston Globe describes his conducting as “expert and idiomatic.” 5

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WELCOME I spent my junior year in college living in London. For a theatre major it was fantastic seeing and experiencing the British way of life. Since then I’ve been a bit of an Anglophile—being a huge fan of all sorts of U.K. entertainment, from Patsy & Edina to the Crawley family on Downton Abbey to a wide range of mysteries. I subscribe to both Acorn and Britbox! As you can imagine, I’ve been especially enamored with the repertoire of this concert. I’m sure that you’ll be tapping your feet, smiling and raising a toast to Britannia after today’s show. We create musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference. Your support makes our important work possible. Talk to your friends. Like us on Facebook. Download our app. Take a selfie (at intermission). Make sure you are on the mail and email lists. Audition. And, of course, donations are always welcome. Individual contributions fill the gap between corporate giving and ticket sales, which constitute less than half of BGMC’s income. There are donation boxes in the lobby. We are able to make an impact in the community thanks to the talents of hundreds of singers and volunteers. We especially thank our foundation and corporate sponsors for their ongoing support: Bank of America, jetBlue, Product Genesis and IVF New England. Thank you for being part of the BGMC family!

Craig Coogan, Executive Director Craig Coogan joined the BGMC as Executive Director in October 2012. He is an expert in developing strategies and programs to help LGBTQA and other nonprofit organizations achieve their operational and artistic goals. Craig brings experience in both the for-profit and non-profit arenas. He previously served as Executive Director for One Voice Mixed Chorus in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was a founding board member and treasurer for ten years of the acclaimed Women’s choral group Vox Femina Los Angeles. A graduate of Syracuse University, he has produced independent films, award-winning documentaries, and acclaimed original plays. 7

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MEET THE STAFF CHAD WEIRICK, Principal Accompanist & Assistant

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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. Chad’s numerous choral arrangements have been performed and recorded not only by the BGMC, but many other choruses nationally and internationally. They are published by Alfred Music and Tresona Publishing. He also works in the music department of Wellesley High School and for the First Congregational church of Hanover. In addition to his music credits, Chad is also an avid runner. He has been privileged to run the Boston marathon for many years in support of the Boston Gay Mens Chorus. Chad thanks his partner David Slaga for his support, friendship and love. Chad has been the Principal Accompanist & Assistant Music Director since 1993 and serves as Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist at Wellesley High School.

DR. LEWANA CLARK, American Sign Language Interpreter LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. She creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and musical qualities of the melody. She provides communication access services for Deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind, and 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 recently completed her doctorate degree at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. LeWana has been the American Sign Language Interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus began providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at its concerts during the 1980s. The ASL interpretation continues to be a powerful and visual commitment of our organization to welcome all. Both Deaf and non-deaf audience members rave about LeWana Clark’s interpretation of songs and the value that she contributes to the concert going experience. 9

PRODUCER

Diorama created by Paul DeLorey for Encore 2019 Many thanks to the following who are “Producers” of this concert from Encore 2019 (in alphabetical order) Erika Joyce Steve Kleinman Christopher Nuss Jake Pitochelli Thomas O’Toole Amanda Preston-Sicari Lisa Reilly and Jessica Collins Reuben Reynolds and Bill Casey Kelly Russo Dameian Slocum and John Beaudreau Stephen Sprague Luis Valdez Natalie Waggener Monika Wirtz

John Affuso Richard Babson David Brillhart Eric Bullen Jeff Candiello Andy Chau Steve Conner and John Strumwasser Shawn DeVeau Katelyn Dolan Nicholas Everage JP Fatchaline Mark and Kevin Fitzforry (2) Mike Hillwig-Shea Al Ingram

CONGRATULATIONS to ERIC BULLEN for being the Mad Hatter of Encore 2019

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ARTISTIC PRODUCTION é Stage Director & Choreographer MICHELLE CHASSE, Michelle Chassé trained with the Boston Ballet School and Maestro Vincenzo Celli and was on scholarship at the School of American Ballet. She graduated cum laude with a B.F.A. in dance from The Boston Conservatory, where she was the first recipient of the prestigious Ruth Sandholm Ambrose Award and later received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. She has both studied and performed with ballet, concert dance, and Broadway legends from around the world. Chassé has choreographed numerous productions for the esteemed musical theater program at The Boston Conservatory, including Candide, Kismet and The Wild Party, for which she received critical acclaim within Boston and New York ranks. She directed and choreographed Catch Me If You Can in October of 2016 and received a 2014 ArtsImpulse Best Musical nomination for her direction of The Boston Conservatory’s On the Town and was awarded Best Choreography for the same production. Her work on Le Cabaret Grimm, featured in the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival, earned her an Honorable Mention at that festival’s awards ceremony, and that same year her piece, Red Smoke Rises, was performed by Boston’s Urbanity Dance Company at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Her continued choreography and stage direction for such internationally acclaimed ensembles as the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus have received numerous accolades from audiences and critics alike.

REBECCA SHANNON BUTLER, Costume Design Rebecca Shannon Butler holds a B.F.A. from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She manages the Costume Shop at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where recent favorites include Urinetown, Dead Man Walking, and Red Noses. Freelance costume design credits include Boston Conservatory (Urinetown, Hair, Reflections), Actors’ Shakespeare Project, and Intermezzo Chamber Opera Series. Butler was a founding member of the designer’s studio, the Industrial Stitchers Guild, and has created costumes and textile art for organizations in Boston and beyond. She has been costume designer for BGMC since 2015.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Since its founding in 1982 the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has infused itself into the LGBT community of Boston. It has also reached out beyond that community into the political, social, and arts arenas. As a staunch supporter of LGBT causes, the Chorus has distinguished itself by performing for every major AIDS service organization in the area, several Human Rights Campaign annual fundraising dinners, various events during Pride Week in Boston, the Fenway Men’s Event dinner, and is the main draw for Provincetown’s annual December community holiday celebration, Holly Folly. The Chorus has created innovative collaborations with organizations including Greater Boston PFLAG, GLSEN Boston, AIDS Action Committee, and more. The Chorus sang at the inaugural gala for Governor Charlie Baker, the first LGBT group to perform for a New England governor or for any Republican inaugural in the U.S.

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The BGMC was an active participant in the same-sex marriage movement, becoming a role model for other choruses throughout the world. The BGMC performed at numerous events and hand delivered CDs of itself singing Marry Us to every Massachusetts state legislator. Each year the BGMC donates hundreds of tickets to LGBT student organizations and to people living with HIV. The Chorus also donates tickets and CDs to support dozens of Boston area non-profit causes. The Chorus has been invited to perform concerts at dozens of open and affirming faith communities and schools throughout New England, bringing its message and music directly to thousands of people in urban, suburban, and rural locales, helping to create new allies for the LGBT community. Proceeds from community concerts go to support Gay-Straight Alliances and other supportive groups. Since the program’s inception the BGMC has helped raise $644,500 and brought a vital lifeline to youth organizations. 12

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BOSTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 200-voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds, III, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the LGBT community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recordings, television, and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ recently named The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. BGMC are Cultural Ambassadors — being the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and South Africa in 2018. bgmc.org.

PURPOSE To inspire

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

CORE VALUES • We’re a family with a tradition of excellence • We provide a safe and welcoming community to be ourselves • We make music that makes us and our audiences proud • We operate with integrity • We genuinely care for each other; bringing out the best of each other – we are at our best as a group • We change hearts and minds through our presence and our music • We are from diverse backgrounds but have a shared passion for music • We choose to give our time and talents – giving back more than we get • We have fun! 13

CHORUS BARITONE

Derek Ternullo

Dana Albertelli

Robert P. Tetirick

Charles R. Anderson, Jr.

Benjamin Thompson

Jim Anderson

Zachary Tripsas

John N. Beaudreau

Luis Valdez

Izzy Berdan

Michael Chase Whalen

GO SAV James Newman

Russell Ormiston

Christopher Phillips Rocco Pigneri Yusheng Qin

Peter A. Ray

Rick Redmond

Bryan Bishop

Roland W. Roy

Tyler Brewer Paul Cady

BASS

Nicholas Cloutier

John Abbott

Bruce Cramer

Jason Barrera

Curtis Creekmore

Jimmie Bucci

Eric Crumrine

Kurt R. Buffington

Jonathan Drapinski

Eric Bullen

Tim Dreher

Michael Capparelli

David Dyson

Paul Carreiro

William Ford

Richard Cavallaro

Joshua Foster

Richard Cincotta

David Friedler

Christopher Cobb

Michael Barber

Paul Gabrys

Charles Conley

Alain Bouchard

Joseph Germanos

Mark Daggett

Jeremy Franz Brendle

Christian Grenier

Ross W. Dekle

Kyle Cabral

Travis Hasley

Paul J. DeLorey

Andy Chau

George Hinds

Neil Dugas

Enrique Claudio

Alan H. Ingram

Charles Fortunato

Scott Desrosiers

Abraham Leon Jr.

Emil Frank

Blake Gronlund

Michael Lewis-Swanson

Joel E. Friedman

Gary Jackson

Magdiel Lorenzo

James Glavin

Gerald B. James

Keith March Mistler

Ken Golner

Peter Kokoszka

Paul Mills

Julius Green I

Devan Lalas

William Neely

James Griffin

Michael Lombo

Alfred O’Connell

Maxwell Hallel Noam Guttman

Matt Magrath

Michael James Pahls

Geoffrey K. Hahn

Edmund Metzold

Jay Philomena

Joseph Andrew Hanak, MD

Ryan C. Miller

Daniel Pollak

DJ Hoare-Travaglini

Christopher Nuss

Rafael Quintanar

Jeffrey Hovis

Michael Nuss

Joseph Rios

Dylan La Rosa

Ryne Paez

Ron Riso

Jacob Lee Leatherberry

Jake Pitochelli

Carl Seglem

James Martin

Bradford Robinson

Jim Slayton

Glenn G. Milliken Sr.

Kevin Rovelli

Nicholas Solimini

Jeff Morrissey

David L. Simpson

Kobi Tate

Edward Nardell

Anand Sitaram

David Shaffer Rob Stone

Michael Sullivan Daniel Walinsky

David Wickenden

Andrew S. Wilkins

TENOR 1 Jay Baer

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Loren Sylvester

Tod Davis

Kevin Schattenkirk

Kenneth Vennard

Samuel Dennis

T.J. Sheehan

Walker Weatherly

Jim Freiman

Bill Spera

Zachary Williams

Courtney Furno

Douglas St. Lawrence

Johnny Gall

David Story

Alex Kapitan

Stephen Trumble

TENOR 2

Nick LaPete

Kelvin Bates

Michael J. Leclerc

Jonathan Beebe

Christopher Ludwig

5TH SECTION

Keith Bell

John F. Moran

David Baldwin

Frederick Brown

Matthew Moura

Thomas Choinski

Bill Casey

Luke T. Murphy

Matthew Doherty

William Cattey

Joel M. Nolan

Ian Rollins

Paul Consoli

Joel Nosek

Robert L. “Rab” Sherman

Adam Corcoran

Josh Peary

Michael W. Tobey

Jason L. Courtney

Carlos Ramos

Sean Crookes

Victor Ramos

Bryan Daley

Tim Rogers

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IN MEMORIAM

We remember and honor our brothers who have passed on. From our very beginning to today, we have lost many members, including our founder Joseph Bevins. We lost our first member to AIDS in 1987. This started a continual stream of singing at memorial services. A marks those who died of AIDS. It matters not how long these men sang with us. Whether they sang for a single performance or dozens, they are forever part of our chorus family. They are always in our hearts and memories.

Daniel-John Aylward Harold Baldwin Josef Bevins Herbert F. Bourne Everette F. Brewer Phil Briggs Greg Brown Richard Brummett John Bryant Richard Coe Laurence E.D. Collopy Eric Cossart-D’Espies Ryan F. Curtis Gerry R. Dagesse Wayne Drake Dan Gage

Frederick Goodwin Jim Gordon John Graves Neil Gray Roland T. Green,III Gary Griffiths Toby Hall Alan Hartwell John Hynes Steven Isherwood Michael Kasper Ron LaCombe Fred Lange John Laporta Robert D. Leclair Todd Lindamood

Andrew Lobao Larry Poitras Roy E. Lundin Sandy Reder Gerard J. Marquis Dominick Rocca Christopher Mahoney Kevin Rogers Bruce McCarthy Michael E. Shea Kevin McKenna Corey Smith David F. Messier Sandy F. Smith, Jr. Rod Meth Dan Staub Joseph Molloy Robert Lee Sweeney Richard Moore Michael Thornton Ray Nadeau John Van Etten David Panella David Varner Greg Pearce Mark Wayne Joseph A. Pels Peter Webster Daniel Eaton Pentlarge Bill Williamson Ben Perry

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QUEENS REUBEN M. REYNOLDS, III Music Director CHAD WEIRICK Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director

MICHELLE CHASSÉ Stage Director Choreographer

Diction Coach Courtney Furno Lighting Anne Dresbach

DR. LEWANA CLARK American Sign Language Interpreter

Vocal Coach Bill Casey

Costumes Rebecca Shannon Butler

Bass Mark Pucci

Projections Thomas J. Choinski

Percussion Michael Ambroszewski

Spirit of Brittania: David Wickenden

Izzy Berdan Tyler Brewer Andy Chau Adam Corcoran

Dancers Nick LaPete Michael Lombo (dance captain) Keith March Mistler Derek Ternullo

CRAIG COOGAN Producer

Stephen Trumble Rafael Quintanar Bradford Robinson Kevin Rovelli

BILL CASEY Executive Producer

Thank you for turning off all electronic devices that might make any noise and disturb both audience and performers. The use of all cameras and audio/ video recorders is prohibited by U.S. Copyright law. Sit back and enjoy the live performance! 17

ACT I Twist and Shout Phil Medley, Bert Berns, Arr. Chad Weirick

It’s Not Unusual Gordon Mills, Les Reed, Arr. David Monseur

Good Day Sunshine/Here Comes the Sun John Lennon, Paul McCartney/George Harrison, Arr. Chad Weirick

To Sir with Love Lulu Kennedy-Cairns Paul Consoli, soloist

Downtown Tony Hatch, Arr. Chad Weirick

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen music, Yip Harburg lyrics, Arr. Coleman

Life on Mars David Bowie, Arr. Steve Milloy

Candle in the Wind Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Arr. Chad Weirick

This is my Life Bruno Canfora Bill Spera, soloist

Karma Chameleon Goerge O’Dowd, Jonathan Moss, Roy Hay, Michael Craig, Philip Pickett, Arr. Chad Weirick

Together Forever Stock Aitken Waterman Matt Magrath, Matthew Moura, soloists

Sweet Dreams David Allen Stewart, Annie Lennox, Arr. Chad Weirick

Bohemian Rhapsody Freddie Mercury, Arr. Tim Sarsany Blake Gronlund, soloist

We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Arr. Kathleen McGuire Kyle Cabral, soloist

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ACT II Relax Mark William O’Toole, Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Arr. Chad Weirick

Fields of Gold Sting, Arr. Ethan Sperry Michael Barber, Curtis Creekmore, soloists

Spice Up Your Life Geri Halliwell, Emma Lee Bunton, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Matt Rowe, Richard Stannard, Arr. Steve Milloy

Wannabe Emma Lee Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Matt Rowebottom, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Richard Stannard, Victoria Beckham, Arr. Steve Milloy

Stay With Me Jeff Lynne, Samuel Smith, James Napier, Williak Phillips, Tom Petty, Arr. Chad Weirick Anand Sitaram, soloist

What Makes You Beautiful Rami Yacoub, Savan Kotecha, Carl Anthony Falk, Arr. Michael Alfera

Rumour Has It/Someone Like You Adele Adkins, Ryan Tedder, Daniel Wilson Orig. Arr. Adam Anders, Peer Astrom, GMCLA Arr. Pakk Hui

Imagine John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Arr. Mari Esabel Valverde

Let It Be John Lennon, Paul McCarthy. Arr. Chad Weirick

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ADDITIONAL CREDITS KYLE CABRAL, DEVAN LALAS, RYAN MILLER, Advertising Sales NICK PANAGIATOU THOMPSON HOWELL Announcer SUSAN RYAN-VOLLMAR/ Communications INFLUENCE CONSULTING MICHAEL J. LECLERC Copyeditor & Proofreader ALFRED GORDON O’CONNELL/ Counsel PYLE ROME EHRENBERG PC BARBARA GOTTLIEB Graphics JOEL E. FRIEDMAN New Member Coordinator GRETJEN HELENE Production Photographer MICHAEL WILLER Videographer TICKETING & CRM TECHNOLOGY PatronManager ARCHIVES Northeastern University Giordana Mecagni, Archivist

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DONORS Javier Murcio Betty A. Murray Christopher Murray John and Abigail Neely New England Trips Inc. Morgan Norris Not Your Average Joe’s Dr. Kenneth H. Orth and George Paolucci Oscar Wilde Tours Nicholas Panagiotou Mike Pellerin Rocco Pigneri Nicholas Poché Charles W. Puls Michael Quinlan Ralph Wilkins Eric Rezsnyak Ronald R. Riso Bradford Robinson Gregory D. Ruffer Kelly Russo

Susan Ryan-Vollmar and Linda Croteau William C. Sano Milva Santarelli Sephora USA, Inc. Mary Shaw David L. Simpson Spotless New England Douglas P. St. Lawrence Ellen Stein Michael Steinberg David Story The Rev. Marie Z Swayze Edward Swiderski Robert Tetirick and Howard Mayberry Jansen Tiongson Constance Toomey Joseph Valadez Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry The Westin Copley Place, Boston Monika Wirtz YogaWorks Back Bay Bernd Zetsche

MAP The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial support to singing members who need help with dues (which cover a small portion of music licensing costs and other rehearsal related fees), retreat fees and performance wardrobe costs. This is a restricted fund. The following donors for the 2018–19 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it. Chuck Anderson Richard Babson Bruce G. Barrett Donald Bigwood Ryan Billings and Elias Mohr Miguel Bray Tyler Brewer Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey William Cattey Andy Chau Galvin Chow Charles Conley Steve Conner and John Strumwasser Craig Coogan Adam Corcoran Bruce Cramer Lucas De BuenosAires Samuel Dennis Alverson de Souza

Earl E. Dimaculangan Michael Duggan Nicholas Everage Joshua Foster and Robert Harris David Friedler Paul Gabrys Bradford J Greer Mike Hillwig-Shea George Hinds Ken Hirschkind Matthew Honeycutt Jeffrey Hovis Alan H. Ingram Julian K. Jarboe Samuel Johnson Jacob Kitson Wayne Malloy James Martin Edmund Metzold Ryan C Miller Paul Mills 31

Matthew Moura Edward Nardell Joel M. Nolan Joel Nosek Christopher Nuss John Philomena Rocco Pigneri Rick Redmond Joseph Rios Roland W. Roy Henry Schoenfield TJ Sheehan Douglas P. St. Lawrence Sam Stone Kobi Tate Robert Tetirick and Howard Mayberry Michael Whalen Dan Wielandt Zachary Williams

BOARD AND COMMITTEES BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD DEVELOPMENT John N. Beaudreau George Hinds Nicholas Everage, Chair Izzy Berdan Ken Hirschkind John N. Beaudreau Tyler Brewer, MSC Co-chair Shawn DeVeau Michael J. Leclerc Stephen M. Conner, President Jeffrey Fatchaline Abraham Leon Jr. Shawn DeVeau John K. Ferguson David L. Simpson Nicholas Everage Joel E. Friedman Jeffrey P. Fatchaline,Treasurer DIVERSITY & INCLUSION John K. Ferguson Izzy Berdan, Chair Jeffrey Hovis Bruce Bausk Ken Hirschkind, Vice President Tyler Brewer Mike Hillwig-Shea Alexander Brown Ryan Miller, Clerk Lucas De BuenosAires Theresa Murray Mark Fitzforry Thomas O’Toole James Griffin Kerry Patterson Maxwell Hallel Noam Guttman Jake Pitochelli, MSC Co-chair Jeffrey Hovis John Strumwasser, President Emeritus Nick LaPete EXECUTIVE Edmund Metzold Stephen M. Conner, Chair Thomas O’Toole Nicholas Everage Jay Philomena Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Kerry Patterson Ken Hirschkind Jake Pitochelli Ryan Miller John Strumwasser Daniel Walinsky PERSONNEL Stephen M. Conner, Chair GOVERNANCE Nicholas Everage Ryan Miller, Chair Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Albert O’Connell Ken Hirschkind FINANCE Ryan Miller Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Chair John N. Beaudreau The BGMC thrives thanks to the Stephen M. Conner volunteers who make up the Committees John K. Ferguson and the Board of Directors. If you have Kerry Patterson an interest in any of these areas, please contact the office at office@bgmc.org. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE Tyler Brewer, Co-Chair Jake Pitochelli, Co-Chair

ADVISORY BOARD

Rev. Kim Crawford-Harvie Peter J. Crosby

Laura DeVeau Al Ingram

Michelle Wu

AFFILIATIONS chorusamerica.org

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Greater Boston Business Council gbbc.org

bostonsings.org

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DONORS $100–$249 Steven Abbott and Jim Stephens Raoul Ajamil Joseph C. Alexander American Repertory Theater James J. Anderson Arts Emerson James Aurelio Kim Bandtel Frederick Baumer Scott R. Beach and John M. Hills Robert and Leslie Blank Blue Man Group Boda Borg Boston Kristin Bonnie Spencer, Martha, Ella and Joshua Bonnie in honor of Al Ingram Thomas A. Bonnie Boston By Foot Boston Crawling Boston Philharmonic Boston Red Sox Terri Broderick Sally Brown Sue and Lorraine Brown-Veilleux Barbara and Kenneth Buckley Eric Bullen Kyle Cabral Paul Carreiro and Christopher Blank Cathedral Station Celebrity Series of Boston Dean E. Cerrato Kurt and Mary Cerulli Charles River Canoe & Kayak Simon Choong Cinquecento Roman Trattoria Jeanine and Dirk Coburn Jennifer Cohen-Peary James M. Collins Bruce Connelly John Coogan Joe Cook Adam Corcoran Janet Corcoran Guy R. Croteau Eric Crumrine dbar Guy DeAngelis Dependable Cleaners Margaret Diamond Katelyn Dolan Neil Donohoe Donald and Anna Ducharme Neil Dugas David W. Elliott E. Ennen and R. Ganiban Josh Feinstein Ed Filisko Ben Fishman Chuck Fortunato Paul Gabrys John Gallagher

GAP Inc. Giving Campaign Elaine Gillim Arthur L. Gilman Gloucester Stage Co Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr. Good Vibrations Holly L. Governali Brian Griffin Allen and Joean Griffin John Grimaldi Michael Gritz Robert H. Hale Julia Harmatz Thatcher Harvey Robert Haverkamp and B. Scott Sanchez Catherine Hayes Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation The Highlands Inn Larry and Monica Hill Paul Hines Elinor Horner Huntington Theatre Company Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston Norman and Irene Jacobs Jillian’s/Lucky Strike Boston Erika Joyce Vicki L. Karns Carol Katz Kings Dining & Entertainment Gary Koller Timur and Wendy Weisend Kuran Bob Lamoy and Bob Thompson Christopher Lawrence Sylvia Lewis Lisa’s Hands of Time Concierge, LLC Lyric Stage Company Matt Magrath Mara Core Conditioning Studio James March Mistler John and Jennifer McClain Robert McKinstry and Mindy Rosow Dennis McLeod Laura Medoff Kilian Melloy and David Emmert Metropolis Cafe The Millers Mickey Miller Mohegan Sun Simone Montali Matthew Moura Myers+Chang Jeffrey Nagengast NedInnBoston New England Revolution Charitable Foundation New Repertory Theatre 33

Joel M. Nolan North Country Rivers North Shore Music Theatre Joel Nosek Ogunquit Playhouse David C. Olsen and Leonard J. Flood Susan Olsen Walton Oootie Boston Bow Ties Orinoco: A Latin Kitchen Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Daniel Pollak John Powley Amanda Preston-Sicari PTown Bikes Athens Clay Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Pyara Spa and Salon Vincent and Nina Rauscher RecycleÊStudio Lisa Reilly Revels, Inc Judy Rice and John Ahonen Diana and Chris Richards Gerard Riveron Diana Roberts and Robert Bray Roche Bros. Supermarkets Rev. Timothy Rogers Gretchen Arntz Linda Rowley David and TJ Russell James A. Ryan Richard Salvatore Tim Scerba Henry Schoenfield Nancy A. Scott Warren A. Seamans and Donald Yasi Carl Seglem Claire Seglem Ellie and Steve Shaer Karen Shannon Shit-faced Shakespeare Sarah J. Shoffner Dameian Slocum South Boston Yoga SpeakEasy Stage Company Stephen Sprague Martha St. Lawrence Eileen St. Onge Lalee Stevens Linda Swerling Taylor House Bed And Breakfast Bernard Tellner Hal Tepfer and Stacie Simon and Izzi and Rozi Tiger Mama Barbara Tornow Scott Von Rhee Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass Nancy Wasko Becky and Merlin Whitmore Andrew Wilkins Michael Schnyer Donald Woodford

DONORS UP TO $99 5 Wits Adventure Foxboro Jeanette Abad The Abbey Aeronaut Brewing Company Ronald Akie Alpine Adventures, LLC Ethan Anglemyer Anonymous (2) Gail Appell Nickowitz Sarah Aletha Artz Denise Audy Robert Babineau Greg and Debbi Baletsa in memory of Greg Brown on the occasion of his mother’s birthday Bantam Cider Company barre3 Brookline Beverly and Richard Barrett Bruce G. Barrett Cara Barth Hannah Bend Adrienne Benton Mike Bernard Donald Bigwood Bikram Yoga Boston Ryan Billings and Elias Mohr Andrew E. Bishop Robert D. Blum and Brian Haines Boating in Boston Boston Beer Company Boston Bruins Boston Duck Tours James P. Bouldoukian Miguel Bray Mark Brown and Kraig Kissinger Michelle Burpee-Robert John Cadden Luis and Meg Calderon in Memory of Our Dads Brian Calhoon Cambridge Common Restaurant Yoshi Campbell Kenneth Caulfield Maryann Chaisson and Janet M. Lawn Christopher’s Restaurant Aida Luz Claudio Carole Cobb Sue Cohen Columbus Dry Cleaners Bob Commins Joseph Costello Dave & Buster’s Holly Davenport Barry and Barbara Davis Alverson de Souza Ross Dekle Cindy Demopoulos Samuel Dennis and Diann Lloyd-Dennis Scott Desrosiers Down Under Yoga Nancy Doyle Linda R. Druwing Timothy R. Dullea Tim Eigenfeld Esh Circus Arts Estée Lauder Fajitas & Ritas

Fanizzi’s by the Sea David B. Fitzgerald III Tim Fitzgerald FLOAT Boston Flour Bakery + Cafe Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Maryclare Forry Samantha George-Hampton Shannon Gilmour James Glavin Paul and Helen Clare Goddu Grafton Group Bradford J. Greer Karen Haessler Alexandra Hall David W. Ham Handel & Haydn Carroll Hanson Christopher Hartley Lucy Hatch Charles C. Hefling Jr. George Hinds Matthew Honeycutt Inman Oasis Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Ipswich Ale Brewery Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum J.P. Licks Jacobs Pillow Bill Jameson Julian K. Jarboe John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Lauri Johnson Samuel Johnson Sharon Kabelitz William Kelly Rick Kier Paul R. Kingston Jacob Kitson The Klarman Family Foundation Steven Klein Celeste KostopulosCooperman La Morra Jo LaFalce Jacob Leatherberry Catherine Lento Steve Lilly-Weber Meredith Lombardi Kaila Mallard Patron Manager James Martin Masa Restaurant MASS MoCa Shirley A. McCracken Edward R. Mcdonough and Guru Swamy Alycia McGoldrick Thomas McNulty Phyllis Medoff Mei Mei George Mercier Jr. Candace Mesa The Met Back Bay Edmund Metzold Mary Michaels MILK BAR Paul Mills 34

Monster Mini Golf Henry Morgan Jane Moyer Sandy Ray Muller Household John Mulloy Napi’s Restaurant Provincetown John B. Nay Jr. Maureen Nelting New England Aquarium New England Patriots Foundation Jean O’Leary James Olsen Ora Trattorizza The Paint Bar Frances Panos PayPal Giving Fund Peabody Essex Museum Randolph Perkins and Viktor Sreckovic John D. Peters Jim Pransky Jose and Jane Quintanar Julia Ragland Rick Redmond Silma Rivera R. Edward Roach Philip Roberts Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Nancy Russo-Slaga Scott Rutan Diane Sanafternoon Nancy Scanlan James Scharback Dean Shaffer (David Shaffer and Jason Barrera) Short Path Distillery James C. Simpson The Smoke Shop BBQ Julie Specror Splitsville Luxury Lanes Bowling Patriot Place Steve Madden Direct Douglas Still Sam Stone James Sullivan Michael Sullivan Richard J. and Rosalie C. Sullivan Joanne Swiderski Kathryn Swiderski Andrew Talbot Kobi Tate Matt Tenanty Tico Tin Pan Alley Top of the Hub Ed Tronick Turnstyle Cycle Tweed Barbers of Boston Cheryl Wadland Dan Walinsky Dr. Christopher Weldon and Dr. Karin Weldon Dale Wetmore Michael Whalen Pauline T. Whalen Dan Wielandt Maida B. Williams X1 Boston Walter Zemrock

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