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Reuben Reynolds, Music Director Sarah Shoffner, Executive Director

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March 21–22, 2026 Huntington Theatre, Boston MA

Reuben Reynolds

Sarah Shoffner

Music Director

Executive Director

Scott Nicholas

Dr. LeWana Clark

Michelle Chassé

Vocal Coach

American Sign Language Interpreter

Choreographer

Tommy Coye

Anne Dresbach

Brittany Trymbulak

Director & Choreographer

Lighting Designer

Associate Lighting Designer & Programmer

Joel Nosek

Kendyl Trott

Christian Jones

Production Manager

Stage Manager

Wardrobe Assistant

Kyle Cabral

Simone Montali

Costume Designer

Costume Designer

The estimated duration of this show is 120 minutes, including one intermission. is gratefully acknowledged

by Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

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A letter from the Music Director In the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, many communities suffered immense hardship, anxiety and loss. Prejudice led some healthcare providers to deny treatment to those affected. Families struggled to support loved ones diagnosed with the disease. However, the gay community was not totally abandoned in their time of need. Lesbians quickly banded together to support their gay brothers and others afflicted with the virus, organizing grassroots efforts to provide care and challenge injustice. Women have always stood with gay men in times of great need—AIDS, Equal Marriage, Trans Rights—Women stand strong with us!

Now it is our turn to be not only allies, but to be accomplices. These are times that call us to amplify voices that might otherwise be silenced. Today the members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus are honored to ally ourselves with women and to be accomplices in ending sexism. You will hear inspiring words like “Believe in something larger than yourself. Get involved in some of the big ideas of our time.” The members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus do this every Wednesday night when we come together to rehearse. The voice of the combined members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is much stronger than just the sum of our voices!

Today, it is our privilege to amplify women’s words, set to beautiful music; and it is an honor for us to stand up here and fulfill our mission to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference. Thank you for joining us!

Reuben Reynolds

A letter from the Executive Director She Persisted is more than a concert—it reflects who we are and why we sing.

In a time when our world can feel divided, this program lifts the voices of women who refused to be silenced and reminds us that progress is built by those with the courage to stand firm in their truth. Their stories challenge us to listen more deeply, to lead with empathy, and to remain steadfast in our commitment to justice and equality.

At the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, our mission is to inspire change, build community, and celebrate authentic expression through music. We believe that when voices come together in harmony, they create more than beautiful sound—they create belonging.

They create connection. They create hope. Through joyful performance and powerful storytelling, we seek to affirm the dignity of every person and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

May tonight’s music remind us that unity is our greatest strength, and that when we sing together, we move forward together—with courage, compassion, and pride.

Sarah Shoffner

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus

Purpose To inspire.

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 250+ voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben Reynolds, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television, and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal in 2018 and 2019 named BGMC one of the top 10 performing arts organizations in the city. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador— being named the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.

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 for 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 our best as a group.

We change hearts and minds trough 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.

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We have fun!

Biographies Reuben Reynolds

Scott Nicholas

Reuben Reynolds has been the Music Director of the BGMC since December, 1997. After earning undergraduate degrees in both economics and music, Mr. Reynolds received his Masters of Music degree from Louisiana State University. While there, 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, He 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 in 1995. He 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.”

Scott Nicholas, vocal coach, has appeared throughout the U.S. and internationally in solo and chamber performances.

He has served as pianist for the Tanglewood Festival Chorus,The Three Irish Tenors, Minnesota Opera, Boston Lyric Opera outreach programs, the Concord Women’s Chorus, the Cambridge Community Chorus, the Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition and has been heard on WGBH-FM and WBUR-FM in Boston.

Scott has served as music director and vocal coach for several organizations in New England including Central Square Theater, Franklin School for the Performing Arts, Franklin Performing Arts Company, the Vergennes Opera House and St. Michael’s Playhouse, VT. Mr. Nicholas is currently associate professor in the voice and opera department at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Senior Lecturer at Suffolk University and is on the faculty of Emerson College.

Dr. LeWana Clark Dr. LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989.

She graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with a doctorate in sign language interpreting and translation with specializations in pedagogy and research.

Dr. Clark creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and the musical qualities of the melody. In her day job, 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 is also qualified to interpret in medical, mental health, governmental, educational and theatrical/ performing arts settings.

Sarah Shoffner Sarah Shoffner joined BGMC as Executive Director in September 2022. She has expertise in developing strategies and programs to help arts and other non-profit organizations achieve their operational and artistic goals.

Shoffner served most recently as Boston Ballet’s Benefactors’ Circle Development Officer. Previously, she served as BGMC’s Engagement Manager for six years, where she modernized the organization’s development systems, including ticketing processes, and launched the Ovation Society (BGMC’s donor loyalty program).

In addition to the leadership roles Shoffner has held in non-profit arts organizations, she holds a Masters of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University and two degrees from the University of South Florida in Business Management and Dance Studies.

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Bethany Aiken

Grigori Balasanyan Bethany Aiken is a Boston-based pianist, composer, and teaching artist who has served as music director for more than 100 productions, including Little Shop

of Horrors, Jonah and the Whale, and Lucky Stiff (Greater Boston Stage); Fun Home, Six: Teen Edition, and Mean Girls (Weston Drama Workshop); Cold War Choir Practice (Trinity Rep); Murder for Two (Lyric Stage); Songs for a New World (Gloucester Stage); Head Over Heels (Boston Conservatory at Berklee); Peter and the Starcatcher (Hub Theatre Company); and four seasons at New Hampshire’s Weathervane Theatre, where she also composed four TYA musicals. Keyboard credits include the A.R.T.’s The Black Clown, the Big Apple Circus, and Andrea Bocelli.

Staff collaborative pianist at Boston Conservatory; proud member of MAESTRA and the NOMTI Advanced Writers Lab.

Grigori Balasanyan is an Armenian-American composer, conductor, and pianist whose music blends his cultural heritage with contemporary techniques. His works span concert music, multimedia collaborations, and film scores, often reflecting deeply human and modern themes through a fusion of global musical languages. An AGBU, Richard Tufenkain, and Edward Hosharian scholar. Balasanyan’s opera Silent Tears is inspired by true stories from the 2020 war in Armenia, tells the story of children forced to flee their homes explores sacrifice, loss, and resilience.

A pianist for 16 years, Balasanyan maintains a vast repertoire spanning Baroque to modern music. His performances often highlight his dual artistry as both composer and interpreter. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in choral conducting at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Tommy Coye

Michelle Chassé

Tommy Coye is a celebrated choreographer, dancer, and educator whose work spans stage, screen, and studio.

A faculty member at Boston Conservatory at Berklee since 2009, he has trained and mentored performers for professional careers in dance and musical theatre.

He served as Managing Director and repertory director at the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio and has taught at Boston Ballet School, Boston Youth Moves, and Emerson College. His choreography has been featured in national tours, international productions, and major motion pictures including The Heat and Black Mass. Coye has directed entertainment for cruise lines, corporate clients, and music icons, and was Associate Director of both The Boston Summer Dance Festival and ACE Entertainment. His leadership and artistry continue to shape Boston’s dance landscape and inspire the next generation of performers.

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. Chassé has worked with renowned figures from the ballet, concert dance, and Broadway world. She has choreographed and directed numerous productions, receiving critical acclaim for shows like Candide and A Chorus Line. Her work has been recognized and honored at events like the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Additionally, Chassé has received accolades for her work with ensembles like the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

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F E AT U R E D C O M P O S E R

Anne Dresbach

Judith Clurman

Anne Dresbach has been the lighting designer for the BGMC since 2014. Originally from California, she relocated to Boston to pursue her education at Emerson College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design and Technology. Dresbach’s expertise extends across various sectors of the entertainment industry, including dance, opera, musicals, plays, and corporate events. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Continuum Dance Project, Luminarium Dance, Celebrity Series Boston, Deborah Mason School of Dance, Ipswich Moving Company, Navarasa Dance Theater, City of Somerville’s ArtBeat dance performances, From the Top, New England Conservatory, Boston Children’s Chorus, and VDA.

Judith Clurman is an Emmy and Grammy nominated musician.

She is the musical director for Essential Voices USA, Resident Conductor for the Choral Society of the Hamptons, and teaches voice at The Manhattan School of Music.

She previously directed The New York Concert Singers. She has worked with many of the world’s finest symphonies at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and has commissioned and conducted new works by over seventy composers, ranging from works

by Milton Babbitt and Pierre Jalbert to Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Schwartz. Judith was Director of Choral Activities at The Juilliard School from 1989-2007 and was the vocal specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts/Columbia University Institute of Classical Music. Judith edits two choral series for Hal Leonard. Her own music and arrangements have been performed by major symphony orchestras and choruses. Judith is a graduate of The Juilliard School.

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Washington Women Washington Women sets the real words of influential American women to music, creating a choral portrait of leadership, courage, and persistence across generations.

In this powerful choral cycle, composer Judith Clurman and lyricist David Chase transform speeches, letters, and public statements into music built entirely from the authentic voices of American women.

Every word you hear comes directly from the writings or speeches of the women themselves. To ensure their voices remain at the heart of the work, securing permission to use these historic texts took several years.

The piece spans more than two centuries of American history. From Abigail Adams urging her husband to “remember the ladies” in 1776 to the words of modern national leaders, Washington Women traces a remarkable arc of women shaping the nation’s civic and political life.

The women represented come from many backgrounds and perspectives, including leaders from across the political spectrum. By placing these voices side by side, the work highlights the shared ideals that connect them: courage, public service, and the determination to speak when others might remain silent.

For She Persisted, Judith Clurman has created a new arrangement of this landmark work for the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, written specifically for TTBB voices and heard here in its premiere performance.

At its heart, Washington Women reminds us that voices grow stronger when they are lifted together. In this performance, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus amplify the words of women whose courage helped shape the nation.

As you listen, notice how each movement captures a distinct voice from history.

Together they form a musical portrait of persistence across generations.

“Remember the ladies.” — Abigail Adams Their words changed history.

Today, we raise them again in song because she persisted.

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Be bold, be proud, be musical!

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Orchestra Piano Bass Cello Percussion

Scott Nicholas Kate Foss Javier Caballero Jonathan Hess

Soloists:

(in order of appearance)

Gary Thies, Baritone Andrew D. Secker, Tenor Lavell Blackwell, Tenor James Patrick Lobo, Baritone Jacob McVey, Baritone Don Daniel Ocay, Tenor

Dancers Tyler Brewer, Santio Cupon, Jonathan Drapinski, Kevin Kearley, Michael Lombo (Dance Captain), Tyler Normile, Todd Rinehart, Bradford Robinson, and Derek Ternullo

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New Attitude............................................................ Jon Gilutin, Bunny Hull,

Sharon Robinson arr. Chad Weirick

Ray of Light..................................... Madonna Ciccone, Dave Curtiss, William Orbit, Clive Maldoon, Christine Leach, Curtiss Maldoon arr. Dave Volpe

Believe................................................. Brian Higgins, Stephen Torch, Paul Barry,

Stuart McLennan, Timothy Powell, Matt Cray arr. Dave Volpe

The Great Peace March............................................................. Holly Near arr. Dennis Coleman

Gary Thies

What’s Up?............................................................................ Linda Perry arr. Chad Weirick

The Voice Within..............................................Christina Aguilera & Glen Ballard

arr. Dave Volpe

Together Again.........................................Janet Jackson, James Samuel Harris III,

Terry Lewis, René Elizondo Jr. arr. Chad Weirick

Read All About It, Part III.......................Stephen Manderson, Iain James, Tom Barnes,

Ben Kohn, Pete Kelleher, Emeli Sandé arr. Chad Weirick

Brighter Days........................... Emeli Sandé, Ollie Green, Moises Felismino Dos Santos

arr. Chad Weirick

Banned Together.................................................................... PAX RESSLER Pink Pony Club............................................ Kayleigh Rose Amstutz & Daniel Nigro

arr. Saunder Choi

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Intermission Washington Women.............................................. David Chase & Judith Clurman

I. The Essence of America—Condoleezza Rice II. For Centuries Now­­—Elena Kagan III. Freedom—Eleanor Roosevelt/Hillary Rodham Clinton/Betty Ford Andrew D. Secker, Lavell Blackwell, James Patrick Lobo, Jacob McVey

IV. Those of Us Who Shout—Margaret Chase Smith V. In the Field of Equal Rights—Shirley Chisholm VI. We Pride Ourselves—Laura Bush VII. We Not Only Dream—Kamala Harris/Nancy Pelosi Andrew D. Secker, Lavell Blackwell, James Patrick Lobo, Jacob McVey

VIII. It Is Necessary—Sandra Day O’Connor IX. Remember the Ladies—Abigail Adams Andrew D. Secker, Lavell Blackwell, James Patrick Lobo, Jacob McVey

X. It Took Me Quite a Long Time—Madeleine Albright XI. Believe—Barbara Bush XII. I Am Ever Hopeful/I Want a President—Ruth Bader Ginsburg/ Michelle Obama

The TTBB premiere of Washington Women was commissioned by the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus through the visionary support of the Bill Casey Memorial Fund.

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Chorus Tenor 1

Tenor 2

Baritone

Bruce G. Barrett Alain Bouchard Jeremy Franz Brendle Ryan Breslin Kyle Cabral Cameron Draper Luke Drnach Nicholas Everage Gary Jackson Gerald B. James Michael Lombo Rob McNeil Kristian Mitchell Nathan Mohney Ryder Nguyen Andrew Nye-Doucette Kevin D. Rice Bradford Robinson Andrew D. Secker Anand Sitaram Alexander M. Viaggio

Erik Bailey Nathanael Beisiegel Keith Bell Lavell Blackwell William Cattey Jason Cavallari Thomas J. Choinski Devon Cohen David Cruikshank Guy DeAngelis Isaac DeBonis Courtney Furno Jay Henriksen Steven Kahn Charles Kelliher Michael J. Leclerc Christopher Ludwig Leni Lunderman Jonathan Matthews-Ramones Don Daniel Ocay Timothy Powers John Brian Quinn Todd Rinehart Tyler Simonds Jeff Wetherford III

Marcus Allen Adams Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Jim Anderson John N. Beaudreau Kevin R. Bleyle Tyler Brewer Nick Cloutier Jonathan Drapinski Berhan Duncan David Dyson Paul Gabrys George Hinds Ken Hirschkind Allan Hodges Braddy Howard Alan H. Ingram Kevin Kearley Michael Lewis-Swanson James Patrick Lobo Elie Maksoud Jacob McVey Jonathan Brett Tyler Normile Spencer O’Dowd Michael O’Connor Jonathan Onufryk Jay Philomena Joseph Rios Ron Riso Michael Rudowski Carl Seglem Nikita Shapiro Nicholas Solimini Derek Ternullo Gary Thies Benjamin Thompson Luis Valdez Nic Walsh Adam Weil Tom Weisend Miles Wheeler II Jason Williams

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Bass John Abbott Michelangelo Barone Bren Cav John Clinkscale Salem Cobalt Charles Conley Santio Chico Cupon Mark Daggett Ross W. Dekle Gregory Edwards Ken Golner Tomer Illouz

Zach Innis Steve Jewett Ryan Kenney Dylan Lavender Michael Lawrence Joshua Levine Dillon Maloney Edward Mayo Simone Montali James Newman Russell Ormiston Timothy M. O’Rourke

Christopher Phillips Rocco Pigneri Rick Redmond Galvir Romero Matthew Rose Roland W. Roy Jake Shannin Manabu Takasawa Jacob Thompson Joshua Vaughan William Wei Jon Whitney

Membership Services Co-Chair

Musical Section Representative

Section Representative

In Memoriam We remember and honor our brothers who have passed on. From our very beginning to today, we have lost many members too soon, including our founder Joseph Bevins. We lost our first member to AIDS in 1987. This started a continual stream of singing at memorial services. All those named are forever part of our chorus family. They are in our hearts and memories.

An up to date list of passed BGMC members can be found at bgmc.org/in-memoriam.

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We Can’t Do It Without You The power of our voices will amplify the value of your gift many times over, helping to create a world that values its LGBTQ citizens.

Individual contributions fulfill our mission of creating musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate diversity.

Ticket sales cover less than half the cost of producing a concert.

Your gifts allow BGMC to perform in great concert halls and theaters, serve our community, tour to new places, and support our singers.

Your donation is greatly appreciated.

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Ovation Society The generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations provides nearly half of the BGMC’s annual revenue. The Ovation Society recognizes those donors who have contributed $500 or more (Sept. 1 to Aug 31), made a Planned Gift or given directly to our Endowment.

The Ovation Society is designed to give donors a front row seat to the impact of your investment, which makes this Chorus so extraordinary. Members receive a variety of benefits like: concierge ticketing service, invitations to special events throughout the year, and advance ticket sales.

The following list represents cumulative gifts received in the past year (as of 3/1/2026). Gifts include all cash and in-kind donations, purchases of fundraising event tickets, and amounts paid for winning auction items. We’ve made every effort to accurately represent the gifts. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the development team so we can remedy it.

Endowment Bequest of John Bryant Bequest of Wayne P. Drake Neil Dugas Bequest of Barry and James Mapstone-Knamm The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

Planned Gifts Jay Baer Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley Frederick Baumer Living Trust Edward & Caleb E. Broach Christopher A. Chouinard Craig B. Coogan Living Trust Darryl W. and John K. Ferguson David J. Friedler 2021 Revocable Trust Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes Ken Hirschkind Alan H. Ingram Stephen M. Kelley

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

Stanton Kilpatrick Edward J. LeMay Trust Albert D. Lovata Andrew Maggiore John Moran Rick Redmond Reuben M. Reynolds, III David Rosenthal Robert L. “Rab” Sherman James Mitchell Slayton Scott E. Squillace

$25,000 and up Anonymous (2) Reuben Reynolds

$10,000­–$24,999 Charles R. Anderson and William D. Cattey Anonymous Commonwealth of Massachusetts Robert K. Duby

Nicholas Everage Liberty Mutual Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council Paul and Edith Babson Foundation T.J. Sheehan

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Ovation Society $5,000–$9,999 Kevin R. Bleyle and Jasen W. Coole Tyler Brewer and Tyler Cumella Kyle Cabral and Simone Montali Charles R. Conley Paul Consoli Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Joshua Foster and Robert Harris

James Newman Nathaniel, Alfred and Edward O’Connell Samuel C. Pang, M.D. and Andrew S. Pang Rick Redmond The Boston Foundation, Equality Fund Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher

$2,500–$4,999 Anonymous (2) Nathanael Beisiegel The Bond Family Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett George Emmons Danielle and Kevin Galligan Jennifer Garofolo Google Brian Levin and Kyle Hawk

Ken Hirschkind Michael Lewis-Swanson Bryan Mark and Jason Cavallari Christopher Nuss and Mo Hameed Roland W. Roy Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation Michael Steinberg The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation

$1,000–$2,499 David Friedler Devorah J. Hauss and Ann E. Cooney Michael T. Heggie Al Ingram Cal Lajoie Evans and Lori Joy Lalas Gregory Maguire Anna McReynolds Kevin A. Mihal John Moran and Michael Wood Steve Nelson-Marrufo and Joe Sasso Jonathan and Jessie Panek Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC Rafael Quintanar Joseph Rios and Ray Xiong Elbert Ruff Dr. Matthew Russell Arthur Schneider Andrew D. Secker The parents of Oliver, Nicholas and Alexander Slayton United Health Group Luis Valdez and Francesco Rizzo Marullo Blue Haven Initiative Drew Wilkins Monika Wirtz

Steven Abbott and Jim Stephens Jim Anderson Dr. Ethan anglemyer Anonymous (4) Richard Babson Kim Bandtel Keith Bell and Brian Shannon Amy and Joshua Boger Daniel Borges and David Hayter Alain Bouchard Kerry Brennan Denise Brewer Bill Briggs and Keith Perron Eric Brophy Amy and Ethan d’Ablemont Burnes Thomas L. Collins, III Gary L. Conboy Craig Coogan Michael Barber, Curtis Creekmore, and Travis Hasley Bryan Daley and Zachary Williams Laura, Sophia and Shawn De Veau Michael Donovan in memory of Louis Alton Whitney Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Michael Foster

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$500–$999 Robert Barney John Beaudreau and Dr. Dameian Slocum Marybeth and Steve Bisson Brian Blancke Miguel Bray Raymond Buckley TJ Butler Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Jeff Candiello Dwight Cathcart and Courtney Furno Kurt and Mary Cerulli Galvin Chow Patricia and Steven Cohen Trudy and Joanne Creedon Lucas De BuenosAires Timothy R. Dullea Zach Durant-Emmons and Willis Emmons Allan Eyden Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Lois Ferraresso Joseph J. Ferreira Jr. and Dr. Manabu Takasawa David B. Fitzgerald, III Danny Fournier Joseph Germanos Jay Baer and Leland Monk Richard Salvatore Robin Haas

J. Crew Ilene and Richard Jacobs Kathy Kaufmann Stephen M. Kelley Stephen Lajoie Michael Lawrence Ryan Leach and Alec Maccini Paul and Catherine Lobo James Lobo Christopher Ludwig Penny Manners Rita and Michael Matraia Pat McCarthy and Nick Miller Helen Meyer Mindy Milberg and Phil Benjamin Kathleen and Ryan Mitchell Maura Neff Tyler A. Normile Not Your Average Joe’s Ross Jay Ozer and Scott D. Gortikov Daniel Parks Carlos Parra-Herran Mike Pellerin and Matt Full Jay Philomena Rocco Pigneri Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez Rice Allen William Richards, Jr. Todd Rinehart Steven Smith and Eugene Montano Barbara Tornow

A Round of Applause!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, including those whose contributions under $500 have played a vital role in supporting our mission. Your generosity helps make our performances possible, and we are deeply thankful for your support!

As valued donors, your contributions have not only helped us achieve our goals but have also enabled us to create mem- orable performances, a lasting impact in the community, and transformed lives through the power of music. Your passion and generosity have been the driving force behind our ability to provide exceptional experiences and opportunities for all.

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Donors $100–$499 Marilyn Jackson Adams and Bill Adams Joseph C. Alexander Robert and Helen Alkon Anonymous (13) Mary-Jo Antosca Adam Arens Dr. Sarah M. Axel Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Beverly and Richard Barrett Bruce G. Barrett Johnna Barry In memory of Patricia “Nana Pat” Barry Philip Bartlett Frederick Baumer Dr. Scott R. Beach and Jack M.Hills Lawrence Bell Samantha M. Biffle Kristin Bonnie Thomas A. Bonnie Jonathan Brett Kay Brown Jimmie Bucci Donna Buonopane and Bart Main Donald J. Busca Nancy Butcher The Canavan Jurigian Family Pedro O. Carrasquillo Joseph E. Carvalho Jenn Wong Charities Aid Foundation America LeWana Clark and Barbara Wood Club Caf Bruce Connelly Steve Conner and John Strumwasser Janet and Ed Corcoran Javier Corrales and Robert A. Hemmer Catherine M. Couture Bruce Cramer Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie and Kem Morehead Elizabeth Cruikshank and Josh Oppenheimer Peterniff Family David Danzilio Philip R. Daoust Giuseppe Delisi and Bernd Zetsche Matthew E. Demers Cindy Demopoulos Jean Derocher-Mullins John and Kathy DeStefano Brenda Duane Julie E. Dunn Hannah Ellerkamp Robert Ellington Elizabeth Ennen and Randall Ganiban Jeff Etzler and Mike Garcia Paul W. Finnegan Ben Fishman Christopher L. Flynn and Daniel S. Newton Tom Folinus Peter Frame Louis Friedler

Paul Gabrys Theresa Gabrys Lindsey Gaudet Carol Gentile Robert Gill and Theodore Blackler Brian Gillis Arthur Gilman and Kevin McElroy Richard A. Gioiosa and Simon S. Jones Ph.D. Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Julie Gray Michael Gustafson and Scott Quint Robert H. Hale Michael M. Appell and Guy Ronen Jack Rutigliano Thatcher Harvey Travis Hasley Stephanie Hawkinson Maxwell Heath Sean Hennessy Paul V. Hillson Claire Hinds Roger and Kelly Hirschkind Jeannie Hogan William Hollis Lin Hottin Courtney Hricik David Iannaccone and Steve Tata Tomer Illouz Norman and Irene Jacobs Linda Dini Jenkins Cheyenne & Kellen Johnson Mimi Johnson Maria Kanellias Marty Katter Carol Katz Steve Kenary Jim and Kathy Kimball Colette M. King Charlotte B. Knox Peter A. Kokoszka Laura Kunkemueller Wendy Weisend Kuran Bob Lamoy and Bob Thompson Dylan Lavender Dr. Jasper Lawson Jake Ledbetter Anne Lee Joshua Lennox Eric Lesh Louis Lobel Michael Lombo and Sean Riley Christopher and Julie Lovell Joan Lucchetti Brian Luke Lars Lundgren James C. Lundy Nicholas Maas Keith Macdonald Karen Manulis Janice Mccabe The McGoldrick Family Nancy McLane John McNamara Edwin Medrano and Chris Wood George Mercier Jr. Meta I PayPal Giving Fund Charles Miller Ellen Miller Katy Miller

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Aubrey Minshew Hank Morgan Betty A. Murray Tom Murray and Erik Lee Edward Nadeau Edward Nardell Hope Neault William F. S. Neely M. B. Nelting Corey Niswender Joel Nosek Jon and Holly Nosek Anne and David Nuss Jean O’Leary Don Daniel Ocay Tim Eigenfeld Ben Oehlkers Patricia Ould Jeffrey Parker PayPal Giving Fund Deborah and Elliot Perlman Michael Perry Michael Peyron and Vicky Shen Athens C. Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Jose and Jane Quintanar Jack Renshaw and Bob Matthews Revvity, Inc. Eric Rezsnyak, Curtis Creekmore and the Great Pop Culture Debate Lee Ridgway Christopher A. Chouinard and Harold Rodriguez Linda Rowley William C. Sano Katherine Schneider Caron Scorpio Nancy A. Scott Jordina Shanks Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Eric T. Shoen Jaye Sitaram David Slagle Andrew Smith and Stephanie Bont Robin and Steve Smith Rene Soucy Steve Spector Raphael and Christina St. Pierre Star Market Linda Swerling Wesley Taylor Ben Thompson Kate and Matt Van Sleet Michael Vaughan and George Dudley Gregory Ward and Charles Murphy Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Robin Weinberger Emily and Jon Welch Charles West Becky Whitmore Jon Whitney Jason Williams

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Donors Up to $99 Jennifer Erb Adams Ann Aldrich Edward Allan Marie Andrade Sue Andrews Anonymous (21) Daniel J. Armstrong Rosie Atherton James Aurelio Robert Babineau Paula Bachtell Erik Bailey Timothy Bailey Aiden Barrett Carolyn Barrett Trevor and Miguel Ferry-Bates Melissa Battista Dean J. Bauer Elise Bayard Franklin Matthew and Alyson Bedard Danielle Bellantonio Andrea Benoit Jeffrey Beresford Jean Bermingham Sharon Bernard Chris Bettencourt Daniel Bond James P. Bouldoukian David Braunstein The Braunstein Family Noah Brom David Bross Virginia Brown Janet Butler Judy Byrne-Ariel Joseph Cabral Michael Cafferky Sarah Carroll Kristina Cerce Nikki Chan Stephanie Charron Peter Chasse Terry Cline Jorge Cobos Pamela Cohen Susan Coolidge Cindy Cooney Patti and Cynthia Corbett Eric Cordes Darwin Cordoba James Covino Jolyon Cowan Noreen Crandall Bernie Creeden Francis Creedon Chris Cronin David Cross Daniel Crowley Peter Cruikshank Laura Darnieder Ed Tronick Claudia Deanessi Ross Dekle Emilia De Leo Barbara Devico Paul J Dobrowolski and G Crown Michael Dodge Keith Donovan Stephanie Doyle Linda Druwing M Dubois Olivia Ducharme Berhan Duncan Kara Edwards Betsy Ehrenberg Barbara Elia Olga Elias Elena Elliott Sarvey Ashley Peter and Kristen Ersland Orfeo Fabbri Antonio Federico Miguel Ferry Tom Fish and Susan Ferrari

Charles Fortunato Kimberly Foster Celeste Freeman Erika Frey Pamela Furnace Suzanne Gaintner Arthur Galinat Randy Galinat Joyce Gallagher Matthew Gallant Tom Galluzzo Aaron Ganz Marlene Genovese Meredith Gerson Jan Gillerin Give Freely William Gombos Deborah Gordon Debra A. Goulet Robert Gray Nichole Hagopian Eileen Hall Tom Hall Alex Halverson David W. Ham James Porter Hamann Katherine Haney Carolyn Hardy Tira Harpaz Katrina Hayes Slee Rob Henthorn Sharon Hershon Dick and Jane Holden Jane S Holden Johnathon Holmes Andy Huang Katharine Irvine Barbara Jarvis Elizabeth Johnson Marcia Johnson Jean Jonah Rebecca Jones Louise Judd Doris Jurisson Roger and Elaine Kane Rebecca Keller Anne Kelly John Kelly Christopher Kenny George Klauber David M. Brillhart Roger Kolker Priyanka Krishnamurthy Michael and Darlene LaFrance Ryan Landry Roland LaTulip Joseph Lee Nathan Lessard Eileen Letzeiser Terry J. Lindsay Charina Lynn Contois-Lyons Family Maureen F. Maher Cheryl March Sundus Mari Barry Maskas Shibin Mathew Jonathan Matthews-Ramones Marc Maxwell Judith McChesney Jean McCord Helen McDermott Dennis P. McLeod Martha Mclure Susan McPherson Kelly McVey Alett Mekler Peter Mellett Lesley Millar-Nicholson Casey Mitchell Nathan Mohney Jeffrey Monder Henry Monilla James Montano

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Lynda Moore Warren Moore Barberdhoo Deluxe John Morey Ian Morrison Dennis Munoz-Vergara Jennifer Murray Michaela Murray Amy Nash Midge Paul Neumann Jennifer Newberg Jess Nieuwenhuizen Nina Nolan Christine Norcross John Norris Thomas Norton Patrick Noyes and Karen Phillips Kristin Nuckols Michael O’Connor Nancy O’Donnell Lisa O’Sullivan Rick Oches John O’Dea John O’Loughlin Lois Parker Paul and Sue Pedevillano Pamela and Peter Pelletier James Pelrine Ellen Penso Randolph Perkins and Viktor Sreckovic Neal Peterson Michele Phillips Chris Phillips Monika Pichler John Pippa David Posner Hugo Quinteros Susan Raisbeck James Redmond Lynn Ryan Traci Ryan Donna Sams Deborah Saperia Gina Scanlan Gema Schaff Carl Seglem Sheila Shanahan Lora Shea Homa Siddiqui Matthew Small Karen And Scott Smith Suzanne Smith and Chris Parrish Joseph M. Sweeney Elizabeth Swibel Chuck Tarver James and Helga Thompson Tom Thurston Martha T and Alberto B Esther Tutella-Chen Janis and Mark Urbanek David Valdes Claudia Vanegas Krystal Velazquez Maryglenn Vincens Linda Walker Susan Wall George Tom Walmsley The Walsh Family JoAnn Walsh Janet Watson Brett Weber Lucas Westcom Mary Grace Whalen Kris Williams Lynne Williams Maida B. Williams Kathryn Willmore Wendy Wise George Wong Suzy Yesley

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MAP Fund The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial support to singing members who need help with dues, retreat fees and performance wardrobe costs. This is a restricted fund. The following donors for the 2025-2026 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it.

Richard Babson Bruce G. Barrett David Braunstein Jonathan Brett TJ Butler Charles R. Conley Michael Barber, Curtis Creekmore, and Travis Hasley Berhan Duncan Nicholas Everage Joshua Foster and Robert Harris Paul Gabrys Ken Hirschkind

Alan H. Ingram Michael Lawrence Michael Lewis-Swanson James Lobo Nathan Mohney Maura Neff Jay Philomena Rafael Quintanar Todd Rinehart Roland W. Roy TJ Sheehan Ben Thompson Jon Whitney

The Bill Casey Memorial Fund The Bill Casey Memorial Fund was established to honor the enduring legacy of Bill Casey and his deep commitment to the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

Through this fund, Bill’s love of choral music continues to shape the artistic life of BGMC, sustaining the musical excellence and vibrant performances that define the Chorus. In some seasons, this support enables the creation and premiere of new works that expand the choral repertoire and reflect the voices and stories of our community.

Recognized nationally for its leadership in commissioning and presenting new choral music, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus remains committed to advancing the art form and creating meaningful musical experiences for audiences and singers alike. The Bill Casey Memorial Fund helps ensure that this tradition of artistic ambition and innovation continues for generations to come.

To make a gift in Bill’s honor, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/BCMFund

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A Round of Applause Boston Gay Men’s Chorus gratefully acknowledges the following distinguished foundation, government, and corporate supporters for their generous commitments to support our full range of artistic and educational activities.

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Staff

Equity—Access— Belonging

Reuben Reynolds

Sarah Shoffner

Music Director

Executive Director

BGMC tells stories of the LGBTQ+ experience to better the world around us by uplifting voices from all backgrounds.

BGMC is committed to being a safe space where all people, regardless of race, class, gender, ability and intersections beyond can feel a sense of Equity, Access and Belonging. BGMC continually recognizes the importance of underrepresented communities, voices and intersectional ties within and beyond our community.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Eleni Stratigos

Marketing & Communications Marketing & Partnerships Manager Audience Development Manager Graphic Designer Copyeditor and Proofreader Photographer Videographer

Ben Arnold Jordan Layman Kyle Richer Michael J. Leclerc Mike Mejia Photo Scalped Productions

Artistic Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director Accompanist Assistant Conductor & Vocal Coach Production Manager American Sign Language Interpreter Director & Choreographer Choreographer Composer-in-Residence Accompanist Rehearsal Accompanist Costume & Prop Designer Costume Designer

Chad Weirick Chad Weirick Scott Nicholas Scott Nicholas Joel Nosek Dr. LeWana Clark Tommy Coye Michelle Chassé Dr. Jacob Narverud Grigori Balsanyan Bethany Aiken Kyle Cabral Simone Montali

Production Lighting Designer Piano Risers

Anne Dresbach M. Steinert & Sons Fall Hill Productions

Administative AFM Orchestra Contractor Accountants Archives Auditor Counsel Lighting Systems Ticketing and CRM Technology

Jonathan Hess Indigo Associates Northeastern University Melissa Gilroy, CPA Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC 4Wall Entertainment Patron Technology

Board Of Directors Al O’Connell, President Kerry Patterson, Treasurer Shalyn Bond, Clerk Kevin Bleyle Josh Foster Danielle Galligan Jenn Garofolo George Hinds, ex officio Brian Levin Bryan Mark

Tyle Normile, ex officio Rocco Pigneri Rick Redmond Reuben Reynolds, ex officio T.J. Sheehan Sarah Shoffner, ex officio Michael Steinberg

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Land Acknowledgement BGMC Acknowledges that our office, rehearsal and performance spaces reside on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Massachusetts Tribe from whom the Colony, Province and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have taken their name. We pay respect to the ancestral bloodline of the Massachusetts Tribe and their descendents who still inhabit the land to this day. We honor and respect the many native peoples who are connected to this land, past, present and future, inclduing the Nipmuc and Wampanoag peoples.

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Need to Know: Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Guide For the Enjoyment of All Latecomers and patrons who leave the hall will be seated only after the completion of a work.

Silence all cellphones and other electronic devices throughout the performance.

Photography, sound recording, or videotaping or performances is strictly prohibited.

Masks are optional and encouraged.

Accessibility Huntington Theatre Restrooms with accessible stalls are located on the Main and Mezz levels.

Accessible Entrance and Seating Sidewalk-level entry (no stairs) with wheelchair/accessible seating available on both the Orchestra and Mezz levels; elevator access to the Mezzanine and a chairlift for entry into the house are available.

Large-Print versions of the program are available by request (with 24+ hours notice). Please call or email the box office to request a program.

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 in the 1980’s. The ASL interpretation continues to be a powerful and visual commitment of our organization to welcome all. Both Deaf and nondeaf audience members rave about LeWana Clark’s interpretation of songs and the value that she contributes to the concert going experience.

Assistive Listening Devices available for all performances.

For Your Safety Fire Exits indicated by a red light and the sign nearest to the seat you occupy are the shortest routes to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency, do not run – walk to that exit.

If evacuation is needed, follow the instructions given to you by the House Manager and Usher Staff.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDS) and First aid kits are available if needed during an emergency.

Box Office Order Tickets online at bgmc.org or call 617-542-SING (7464).

The BGMC Box Office is open 12pm – 5pm Monday through Friday, available by phone or email at 617-542-7464 or info@bgmc.org. Our Mobile Box Office is open one hour before concert time on performance evenings.

Can’t make it to the concert? Tickets are non-refundable but you can donate your tickets back to BGMC for a tax-deduction. That allows the Chorus to resell the tickets and for your seats to be used.

Email customer relations at info@bgmc.org prior to show time to donate your tickets. The office is unable to respond to every email on performance days. The IRS requires the request be in writing and occur prior to show time to be eligible for donation.

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, ArtsBoston BosTIX, MITAC and Harvard Innings & Outings are the only official ticket sellers for BGMC performances.

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Celebrate protest, pride, and the power of being seen.

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