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FROM THE MAESTRO There is a fantastic lyric by Dr. Seuss in today’s opening song, Welcome Christmas while we stand heart to heart and hand in hand! That one line does a very good job of encapsulating what we do here at the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. We stand heart to heart and hand in hand and sing. We sing to tell the story of our lives, we sing to make the world a better place, and we sing to share the love in our hearts. After a draining fall election season it feels really good to stand on this stage and share the spirit of the holidays with you!

For eight years, English composer Will Todd has been creating jazz settings of traditional carols for the choir of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. It is quite ingenious to take traditional Christmas carols that we all know and create new jazz versions that allow us to hear the carols as if they are brand new. Many thanks to Will for creating new versions just for the BGMC. Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo has created a new version for men’s chorus of his gorgeous Evening Prayer. Starting with the opening sax solo, you will be entranced until the last chord dies away. I really had no idea how to top last year’s Christmas Can-Can but then someone sent me a copy of Dear Santa (Bring me a man this Christmas) as performed by The Weather Girls! Written by Paul Shaffer, it originally appeared on the same album as Presto — it’s a Disco Christmas! Time to sit back and enjoy; forget about that election! Enjoy the traditional songs we have all grown up with and revel in some new ones. Most of all, enjoy the love that is present here in this room!

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 to Jingle All the Way! At this joyous time of the year we are proud and happy to be part of your holiday tradition. So many of you tell us that it’s not quite the holidays until you’ve experienced the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus concert. It’s something we work hard to delivery and today’s show gives you a great mix of music: traditional, new and a few things to jingle along with. 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. Take a selfie (at intermission). 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, and IVF New England. Thank you for being part of the BGMC family! Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2017!

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 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, DeafBlind, 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. To further her professional credentials, LeWana is currently working on her doctorate degree at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. Lewana has been the American Sign Language Interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. 9

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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.

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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 Holly Folly, Provincetown’s community holiday celebration held each December. 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 do so for a New England governor or for any Republican inaugural in the US.

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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 gay and lesbian 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 GSAs and other supportive groups. Since the program’s inception the BGMC has helped raise $522,000 and brought a vital lifeline to youth organizations. 13

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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

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! 15

A lot of amazing things have happened since 1982. We are looking forward to looking back and looking forward this anniversary year.On the BGMC Facebook page every Thursday we’re doing #TBT - sharing stories, photos and videos from the past. Like us and don’t miss them.YOU have been a huge part of the Chorus. We want to hear your stories and feelings about the BGMC! Share an anecdote or story at our video booth! It’s in JH102 - a classroom in the outer lobby. (Follow the signs.) Keep it short (in 30 to 45 seconds) and add your voice to our history! Thank you for being part of us making the music! 16

LYRICS Betelehemu Yourba dialect from West Africa We are glad we have a Father to trust. We are glad that we have a Father to rely upon. Where was Jesus born? Where was He born? Bethlehem, the city of wonder. That is where the Father was born for sure. Praise, praise, praise be to Him. We thank thee, we thank Thee, we thank Thee for this day, Gracious Father. Praise, praise, praise be to thee, Merciful Father. Hot Hanukkah Chanuka, oh chanuka — a beautiful holiday, A merry and joyous one, There is not another like it. All night we play the dreydl game, We eat sizzling hot potato pancakes endlessly. “Quickly, children, light the tiny candles, Say ‘Al Hanisim,’ praise God for the miracles And come, let’s dance a circle dance.”

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CHAD WEIRICK Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director DIANE HEFFNER JOHNATHAN HESS MARK PUCCI

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DANCERS: Michael Lombo, Dance Capitan Keith March Mistler Christopher Murray Nicholas Panagiotou Stephen Trumble

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PROGRAM 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 US Copyright law.

ACT I Welcome Christmas from How the Grinch Stole Christmas Lyrics by Dr. Seuss, Music by Albert Hague, arr. Kevin Robison

Three More Jazz Carols We Three Kings By John Henry Hopkins, arr. Will Todd

In the Bleak Midwinter

Lyrics by Christina Rosetti, Music by Gustov Holst, arr. Will Todd Personent Hodie By Piae Cantiones, 1582, arr. Will Todd

Judas Maccabeus Lyrics by Thomas Morell, Music by George Frideric Handel

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See! The Conqu’ring Hero Comes! Rejoice, Oh Juda! Hallelujah! Amenon Evening Prayer World Premiere commissioned by Seattle Men’s Chorus & Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Lyrics by St Augustine, Music by Ola Gjeilo

If We In Our Time Traditional Christmas Carols, arr. by Larry Moore

Deck the Hall The First Noel

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Joy To The World Betelehemu

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ACT II Dear Santa Originally performed by The Weather Girls By Paul Jabara & Paul Shaffer, arr. Chad Weirick Christopher Murray, soloist

I’m Wishing You a Drag Queen Christmas By Bill Russell and Janet Hood Andy Chau, Alfred O’Connell, Bill Spera, soloists

The Work of Christmas Begins Lyrics by Howard Thurman, Music by Steve Huffines

Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming/ The Rose

15th Century German Carol By Amanda McBroom, arr. Craig Hella Johnson Benjamin Zavisza, soloist

Cool Yule By Peter Allen, arr. Patrick Sinozich

Hot Hanukkah By Mordkhe Rivesman, arr. Patrick Sinozich

Silver and Gold By Johnny Markes, arr. Chad Weirick

Kay Thompson’s Jingle Bells James Lord Pierpont, arr. Kay Thompson & Patrick Sinozich

I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day Lyrics by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Music by Johnny Marks, arr. Ken Clifton

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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 November 15, 2015, and November 27, 2016. Gifts include all cash and in-kind donations, purchases of event tickets and amounts paid for winning auction items. Donations of auction items are not included. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the office.

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Jay Baer and Leland Monk Boston Cultural Council William and Rebecca Casey Paul A. Consoli Craig Coogan Shawn and Laura De Veau Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Jim Freiman-Polli Michael Gillespie and Paul Braswell

PRODUCER: $1,000 TO $2,499 Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert Ken Hirschkind Todd Katzman and Marc LaCasse Jacob Leatherberry Christopher Ludwig Kevin McElroy John F. Moran and Michael S. Wood Theresa C. Murray Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss Jay Philomena Ernest Pusateri Roland W. Roy Dr. Arthur Schneider in memory of Arlyn Baker Schneider Schwartz Fund for Charitable Giving Frank T. Sutter Dr. Brian D. Wiley and Michael Byrne

Charles Anderson Anonymous Apple Matching Gifts Program Jonathan Bardwell John Beaudreau and Dameian Slocum Richard Buckley William Cattey Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation George and Jane Emmons Nicholas Everage Christopher J Eysie Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Matthew Fox Jack and Brenda Geishecker Joseph Germanos Spencer Glendon and Lisa Tung Devorah J. Hauss

CONDUCTOR: $500 TO $999 Keith E. Bell and Brian S. Shannon Biogen Idec Foundation Edward Boesel David Chen and Peter J. Crosby Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett Thomas L. Collins Guy R. Croteau Michael Cutillo Margaret Diamond Ann Dunlap Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis Emmons Adam Edgerton Maureen Ellis Joshua R. Foster Denise Fox James Glavin Adam Greenfield

George Hallberg Nancy W. Hendrie M.D. Alan H. Ingram Jr. Jean E. Jonah Ken and Jean Jones The Klarman Family Foundation Glenn McGuire Kevin A. Mihal Steve Nelson-Marrufo and Joe Sasso Peter Ray Leonard Sapienza Adrienne Solari Dave Story Michael Sullivan Jansen Tiongson Luis John Valdez, Jr. Joseph C. Veneto Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Ron Willett and Bill Mitchell

ADDITIONAL CREDITS NICHOLAS PANAGIOTOU AND ANDY CHAU THOMPSON HOWELL SUSAN RYAN-VOLLMAR / INFLUENCE CONSULTING MICHAEL J. LECLERC ALFRED GORDON O’CONNELL / PYLE ROME EHRENBERG PC CHARLES R. ANDERSON, JR.

Advertising sales Announcer Communications Copyeditor & Proofreader Counsel eMusic coding

BARBARA GOTTLIEB

Graphics

JOEL E. FRIEDMAN

New Member Coordinator

GRETJEN HELENE

Production Photographer

REBECCA KOPYCINSKY AND MICHAEL WILLER

Videographers

TICKETING & CRM TECHNOLOGY

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T ASTIN G Join us on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3-5pm for a very special “tasting” to benefit the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. Calderwood Pavillion 527 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116 Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door All proceeds benefit the Chorus Tickets are available at

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ENCORE CIRCLE DIRECTOR: $250 TO $499 Stephen M. Kelley Kathy Kingston Ruth Leah Kline Peter Kokoszka LPL Financial Stephen M. Mahoney J Cooper McDonald Andrea McDonough James McPhee and Kevin Butler Jodi Meehan Jeffrey G. Morrissey Betty A. Murray Art Nava William S. Neely James Newman Jay Nuss and Carol Nuss Michael Pina Randy Pinto Charles W. Puls Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman Kevin Rice R. Edward Roach Elbert Ruff and Jeffrey Mulliken William C. Sano Linda G. Schneider Larry M. Silva Julie Smith-Bartoloni Eileen St. Onge Douglas P. St. Lawrence The Rev. Marie Z. Swayze Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher David Winn

Steven Abbott and Jim Stephens Rufus Allyn and Roy Bohlander Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Leah Barrault Brian Blancke William T. Briggs and Keith Perron Alex Carlock Barbara Cattey Christopher A. Chouinard Thomas L. Collins, III Chuck Conley Mary N. Coogan Bill Cox and Joel Gagnon Gertrude and Joanne Creedon Bryan Daley Guy DeAngelis Ross Dekle Donald and Anna Ducharme Thomas Dudley Neil E. Dugas Kennedy Elsey Robert G. Finkenaur, Jr. Robert W. Gill and Theodore Blackler John Grimaldi Lee and Carol Hall Paul Harsha and Jay Lordan Healy Charitable Foundation, Inc. David Heckert & Fred Heinrichs Paul V. Hillson Shirley G. Hoare and William J. Hoare, III John P. Hogan Ross Jay Ozer and Scott D. Gortikov

The BGMC Goes Digital! The BGMC’s discography is available for purchase online at your favorite store — iTunes, Amazon, wherever you get your digital music. Makes a great gift!

BOARD AND COMMITTEES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Izzy Berdan John Beaudreau, Clerk Stephen M. Conner, President Stephen Earheart Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Treasurer Jim Freiman-Poli, MSC Co-chair Kimberly Fontes Jay Joynes Michael J. Leclerc Peter Logue Theresa Murray Eric Rezsnyck David A. Shaffer Theresa Smith, Vice President Frank Sutter Michelle Wu John Strumwasser, President Emeritus

DIVERSITY Jay Joynes, Co-Chair Izzy Berdan, Co-Chair Michael Cabrera Simon Choong Nicholas Everage Jim Freiman-Polli Matthew Lorello Jay Philomena Kelvin Powell Eric Resznyak Jamie Simpson John Strumwasster Demetrius Tuck Michelle Wu

e l g A n i J FINANCE Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Chair Stephen M. Conner John Beaudreau Kimberly Fontes Theresa Smith Frank Sutter

EXECUTIVE Stephen M. Conner, Chair John Beaudreau Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Theresa Smith

ANNIVERSARY John Strumwasser, Co-Chair Michael J. Leclerc, Co-Chair Kimberly Fontes Theresa Murray Eric Reznyck

BOARD AFFAIRS

BOARD DEVELOPMENT Theresa Smith, Chair Jeffrey P. Fatchaline David A. Shaffer

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE Nicholas Everage, Co-Chair Jim Freiman-Polli, Co-Chair

GOVERNANCE Michael J. Leclerc, Chair Albert O’Connell Frank Sutter

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.

AFFILIATIONS

chorusamerica.org

bostonsings.org

galachoruses.org

Greater Boston Business Council gbbc.org

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DONORS $100-$249 Joseph C. Alexander James J. Anderson Joshua Anderson Anonymous (2) Edward Balmelli and Michael Horgan Frederick J. Baumer Dr. Scott R. Beach and John M. Hills Keith Bell Elizabeth Beutel Bryan Bishop Thomas A. Bonnie Christopher and Jane Cooper Brayton Mark S. Brown and Kraig V. Kissinger Virginia Brown Jeffrey Candiello Andrew Cardamone Chad and Katrina Stanislaw Carr Henry Carrey Andy Chau Galvin Chow Bryan Clark James Conroy John Costello Bruce Cramer Dr. Philip R. Daoust Amy Deveau Kongxiang Duan Robert Dube Emile E. Dufour and Fred Riley Timothy R. Dullea Anne Dunning Jonathan Dyer and Thomas Foran Todd Erceg Paul Fallon John Ferguson Lois Ferraresso Paul Finnegan Kimberly Fontes William F. Ford Janice M. Forsstrom Emil Frank Gregory Fredo

Patricia Freysinger Franklin Galina Ismael Garcia Arthur Gilman Steven Goecke Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Clive Grainger Dr. Richard and Eleanor Greenberg Robert H. Hale Michael H. Hall Liesbeth Healy-Miller Sonia Hofkosh and Jonathan Hulbert Joyce and Tom Hogan Bryan Hughes Fred Isom Norman and Irene Jacobs Gerald B. James and Christien Skinner Becca Johnson Jermaine Joynes William Kamal Vicki L. Karns Carol Katz Jeanine Kelly-Coburn and Dirk Coburn George King Mary Kinneavy David LaFontaine Christopher Lawrence and Philip White Michael Leclerc James Liddell Anthony and Joan Lombo Donald MacKenzie Michael Magoon Jeffrey Mariano Andrew Martinez Donna Matson James L. McDonnel Dennis McLeod Kilian Melloy and David Emmert Eugene Merfeld Stanley J. Michalik Thomas F. Minton Jr. and David Martinez

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Hank Morgan Diane J. Murphy Paul F. Neumann Elaine Odell Dr. Kenneth H. Orth and George Paolucci Nicholas Panagiotou Rocco Pigneri Athens Clay Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Vincent and Nina Rauscher Charles Daniel Redmond Judy Rice and John Ahonen Margaret Rodriguez Rev. Timothy Rogers Michael and Judith Rosenthal Linda Rowley Christopher Rudel Susan Ryan-Vollmar Tim Scerba Warren A. Seamans and Donald Yasi Claire Seglem Sephora USA, Inc. Ellie and Steve Shaer Mary and Larry Shaw Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Stephanie Simmons Stacie Simon and Hal Tepfer Rob Spiegel Martha St. Lawrence Robert L. Stanhope Ed Steigerwald Douglas T. Talhelm Bob Thompson and Bob Lamoy Barbara Tornow Dana Torrey Robb Van Marter John and Susan Vibberts Lee E. Vorderer and Bob Bass Becky Whitmore Melissa Wilton Donald E. Woodford

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DONORS UP TO $99 Anonymous Eric and Melissa Abbott Dana Albertelli and Luke Murphy Jim Anderson James Aurelio Autodesk Foundation Employee Engagement Fund Robert Babineau Deborah E. Babson Sandra and John Baehrend Julie L. Barnes Bruce G. Barrett and Matthew E. Demers Matthew Bennet Patrick Beret Kristin Bonnie Martha and Spencer Bonnie Denise Brewer Tyler Brewer Charlie Burns John Cadden Christine Canavan Kenneth F. Caulfield Bruce Connelly Jo-Ann Cooley Catherine M. Couture Eric Crumrine Barry S. Davis and Barbara S. Davis Larry and Barbara Day Alverson De Souza Greg DeCenzo Cynthia Derr Earl E. Dimaculangan Michael Dubson Selena D. Evans Joseph Fickus Ben Fishman Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Maryclare Forry Chuck Fortunato

Julie Freedman David J. Friedler Tom Galluzzo Carol Hamilton and Peter Johnson Brenda Hansen Thatcher Harvey Michael Hazell Chas Hefling Stephen Hemrick Jayne Hendry Donna-Marie Hennessy William E. Jameson David Jiles Paul Jones Jeffrey Kaine Marion Kaplan Mary Keaney John Keller Terrence L. Kenealy Victor Keryakos Mary Anne Kieran Charlotte Knox Peter C. Lauro Dave and Eileen Lawrence Kirk Leffler Steven M. Lillyweber Victor and Maureen Maher Jay Mallari Patron Manager Diana Marcus Jacqueline Maxwell Jonah McBride Tara McCabe Bernard Mccann Jason McClellan Jacqueline McGuirk George Mercier Jr. Edmund Metzold Mary Michaels Ryan Miller Peter and Susan Morgan Linda Morrison Gene A. Moulton

Matthew Moura Luke T. Murphy Christopher Murray John J Murray Jeffrey Nagengast Edward Nardell M. Nelting Joel Nosek Omam Charitable Foundation Steven J. Oyangen and Brian O’Neill Maurice Parent Alexandra Perrin John D. Peters Dotty Peterson and Kelly Sullivan Richard and Kathryn Petrini Kelvin Powell Michael Quinn Clifford Richards Leonette Roy Mark Rubenstein Harold Rudolph J. Scott Rutan Nancy A. Scott Janine L. Shahbaz Lora Shea Sam Shelburne James Sherred Ryan Smith Stephen and Robin Smith Maria Steele Robert Sterling Robert Stone Richard J. and Rosalie C. Sullivan Denice M. Thornhill Elana VanOudenaren Brian Walsh George Whiting Louis Wiley Jason R. Williams Valerie Ziehler

y a he W 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. We are grateful to these supporters of this inaugural cycle that enabled every member who requested support to receive it. Charles R. Anderson Richard Babson Bruce G. Barrett Patrick Beret Tyler Brewer William D. Cattey Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett Charles R. Conley Stephen Conner and John Strumwasser Craig Coogan Guy R. Croteau Eric Crumrine Ross Dekle Nicholas Everage

Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Joshua Foster Emil Frank Jim Freiman-Polli Joseph Germanos Kenneth F. Hirschkind Alan H. Ingram Jr. Peter C. Lauro Jacob Leatherberry Edward J. LeMay Kilian Melloy and David Emmert Edmund Metzold Ryan Miller Matthew Moura Edward Nardell 38

Christopher Nuss Michael Nuss Alfred and Nathaniel O’Connell John Philomena Roland W. Roy Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey Harold Rudolph TJ Sheehan Ryan Smith Robert Stone David Story Jason R. Williams

The arts are for everyone When community members support the arts, they help inspire and enrich everyone. Artistic diversity helps unite communities, creating shared experiences and inspiring excellence. Bank of America is honored to be connected to Boston Gay Men’s Chorus and its dedication to bringing the arts to our community. Visit us at bankofamerica.com/massachusetts

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