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FROM THE MAESTRO I was doing an interview the other day when I suddenly realized that my husband Bill and I have been together the same number of years that BGMC has been around! It’s an example of how my life and the Chorus’ life are so connected. It’s also an example of how quickly time passes. I can’t believe this is my 20th year with the Chorus!

The music for this concert is so connected to who we are as people and as people who happen to be gay. We have hymns from different traditions — Shaker to a version of the Lord’s prayer in Swahili. We also have the latest and most popular song “This Is Me” from Greatest Showman that Chad has arranged beautifully. About ten days after we finish these performances for you, our Boston audiences, we’ll be traveling 8,000 miles to South Africa. I was amused to learn from our tour company that “Africa” was the most requested song they had for us to sing! I am so excited to present that along with the Broadway and pop songs that are uniquely American. We sing the stories of our lives. “The Human Heart” from Once on this Island is a wonderful song that tells about how we’re all one big heart. You are part of how our heart beats and we love singing for you. Two weeks ago we presented this concert in New Hampshire and an audience member said: “You’ve filled me with love. That’s what the world needs more of. Your music and your love.” I hope you enjoy today’s journey of love!

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 remember my first Pride. There were thousands upon thousands of people. There were so many sights and sounds — I went into sensory overload. I had to step down a side street, away from the activity to catch my breath. Now, more than 30 years later and many prides, Pride is equally overwhelming — just in a different way! I love that our community comes together to celebrate who we are. This affirmation is what today’s concert is all about. I hope you enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed hearing the guys put it together. 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. Feel free to fill our gift boxes with a donation. 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 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 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 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 nondeaf 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

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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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E N C O R E 2018 Heather Barnhart David Brillhart Steve Conner Andy C. Chau Nick Everage J.P. Fatchaline Paul Hines Jeff Hovis Erika Joyce Steve Kleinman Edward J. LeMay NedInnBoston Christopher Nuss Jay Philomena Stephen Sprague J. Strumwasser Natalie Waggener

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 $600,000 and brought a vital lifeline to youth organizations. 13

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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! 15

Support Our Songs Only about half of your ticket price covers the cost of today’s show. Donation boxes are in the lobby.

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Together REUBEN M. REYNOLDS, III Music Director

CHAD WEIRICK Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director

MICHELLE CHASSÉ Stage Director Choreographer

Diction Coach Courtney Furno

DR. LEWANA CLARK American Sign Language Interpreter

Vocal Coach Bill Casey

Lighting Anne Dresbach Percussion Jonathan Hess

Dancers Nick LaPete Izzy Berdan Christopher Murray Tyler Brewer Nick Panagiotou, Bill Casey Dance Captain Kyle Crand Derek Ternullo Jaime de Sousa Stephen Trumble Matthew Robert Honeycutt

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 Make them Hear You

from Ragtime Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, arr. Mark Hayes

How Can I Keep From Singing Quaker Hymn By Gwyneth Walker

Simple Gifts Shaker Song By Elder Joseph Brackett, arr. Aaron Copland

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Bright Morning Stars are Rising

Traditional arr. Paul Siskind

When the Saints Go Marching In Spiritual arr. Chad Weirick

I Love You / What a Wonderful World By Larry Norman and Randy Stonehill By George David Weiss and Bob Thiele arr. Craig Hella Johnson Bill Spera, soloist

CHAMBER CHORUS: Jonathan Beebe, Paul Consoli, Sean Crookes, Andy Chau, Courtney Furno, Paul Gabrys, Christian Grenier, Geoffrey K. Hahn, George Hinds, Jeffrey Hovis, Taylor Lindsey, John F. Moran, Matthew Moura, William Neely, John Strumwasser, Walker Weatherly

A Love That Will Never Grow Old

from Brokeback Mountain Lyrics by Bernie Taupin, Music by Gustavo Santaolalla, arr. Chad Weirick

I Sing Out

By Mark Hayes

Africa

By David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, arr. Roger Emerson Revoiced TTBB by Courtney Furno

Down By The Riverside Spiritual arr. Chad Weirick

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ACT II Together Again

By Janet Jackson; James Harris, III; Terry Lewis; René Elizondo, Jr. arr. Chad Weirick

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Baba Yetu

Swahili adaptation of “The Lord’s Prayer” by Chris Kiagiri adapted by Derek Machan Music by Christopher Tin Nicholas Everage, soloist

Tshotsholoza

Traditional South Africa protest song sung in Zulu and Ndebel arr. Jeffery L. Ames James Lesui, soloist

Would You Harbor Me? By Ysaye M. Barnwell

Breaths

By Ysaye M. Barnwell

Rise Up

By Andra Day, arr. Chad Weirick Blake Gronlund, Christopher Murray, soloists

The Human Heart

from Once on this Island Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, arr. Chad Weirick Thomas L. Collins, III; Matt Magrath; Noah Robert Pimentel; soloists

This is Me

from The Greatest Showman By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul arr. Chad Weirick

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CHORUS BARITONE Marcus Allen Adams Charles R. Anderson, Jr. Jim Anderson Michael Appell Izzy Berdan Brian Blancke Tyler Brewer Alexander Brown Galvin Chow Nicholas Cloutier Thomas L. Collins, III Bruce Cramer Kyle Crand Jonathan Drapinski Tim Dreher Jeffrey Fatchaline Joshua Foster David Friedler Paul Gabrys Allen Scott Gardner Joseph Germanos Bradford J. Greer Christian Grenier Thatcher Harvey George Hinds Ken Hirschkind Matthew Robert Honeycutt Robert S. Hubbard Alan H. Ingram Cora Johnson-Roberson James Lesui Magdiel Lorenzo Michael McKinstry William Neely Alfred O’Connell Steven Olsen Thomas O’Toole Jay Philomena Rocco Pigneri Noah Robert Pimentel Daniel Pollak Michael Quinlan Rafael Quintanar Steven Rancourt Ron Riso David Rosenthal

Carl Seglem Jim Slayton Nicholas Solimini Sam Stone Derek Ternullo Robert P. Tetirick Gary Thies Benjamin Thompson Luis Valdez Tom Weisend Michael Chase Whalen Jason Williams Henry Wu

Jacob Lee Leatherberry Wayne Malloy Jr. Edward Nardell James Newman Yusheng Qin Peter A. Ray Roland W. Roy David Shaffer James Simpson Rob Stone John Strumwasser Michael Sullivan Jansen Tiongson Andrew S. Wilkins

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John Abbott Christopher Arrington Jason Barrera Caleb Broach Jimmie Bucci Kurt R. Buffington Eric Bullen Paul Carreiro Richard Cavallaro John Clinkscale Thomas Coggin Chuck Conley Stephen M. Conner Mark Daggett Ross W. Dekle Tom Dow Thomas Dudley Neil Dugas Charles Fortunato Emil Frank Joel E. Friedman James Glavin Ken Golner James Griffin Maxwell Hallel Noam Guttman Geoffrey K. Hahn Joseph Andrew Hanak, MD DJ Hoare-Travaglini Jeffrey Hovis George Alexander King, Jr. Brian Kisiel

TENOR 1

Jay Baer Bruce Bausk Alain Bouchard Miguel Bray Kyle Cabral Andy Chau Nathan Croner Jaime de Sousa Scott Desrosiers Nicholas Everage Courtney Furno Blake Gronlund Fred Isom Gerald B. James Jacob Kitson Peter Kokoszka Devan Lalas Matt Magrath Ryan C. Miller Christopher Murray Jeffrey Nagengast Michael Nuss L. Dean Pender Jake Pitochelli Kevin Rovelli Anand Sitaram Joseph Valadez Walker Weatherly Zachary Williams

CHORUS TENOR 2

Johnny Gall Shan Huang Alex Kapitan Nick LaPete Michael J. Leclerc Xin Li Taylor Lindsey Christopher Ludwig Lenielson Santos Lunderman Kilian Melloy John F. Moran Matthew Moura Joel Nosek Nick Panagiotou Tim Pattillo Josh Peary Victor Ramos Tim Rogers

Kevin Schattenkirk Henry A. Schoenfield T.J. Sheehan Bill Spera Stephen Trumble

r e h t e g Kelvin Bates Jonathan Beebe Keith Bell Frederick Brown Michael Cabrera Bill Casey William Cattey Sam Chinoy Paul Consoli Sean Crookes David Cruikshank Bryan Daley Tod Davis Lucas De BuenosAires Alverson de Souza Guy DeAngelis Manuel Esquivel Jim Freiman

5TH SECTION Paul Davis Matthew Doherty Daniel J. Duffy Elliot J. Katz Robert L. “Rab” Sherman Michael W. Tobey

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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 Roy E. Lundin Gerard J. Marquis Christopher Mahoney Bruce McCarthy Kevin McKenna David F. Messier Rod Meth Joseph Molloy Richard Moore Ray Nadeau David Panella Greg Pearce Joseph A. Pels Daniel Eaton Pentlarge

Ben Perry Larry Poitras Sandy Reder Dominick Rocca Kevin Rogers Corey Smith Sandy F. Smith, Jr. Dan Staub Robert Lee Sweeney Michael Thornton John Van Etten David Varner Mark Wayne Bill Williamson

Pride Lights marks the beginning of Boston Pride, celebrating the rich history of our LGBTQ community by lighting our tree in tribute. schedule of events 7–7:45 pm Performances curated by The Theater Offensive 8 pm Pride Lights dedication 8:15 pm Countdown and lighting the tree 8:15–8:45 pm Members of Palaver Strings perform in the Mills Gallery

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: • Gift boxes in the lobby • Online at bgmc.org • Text GIVEBGMC to 41411 • Call 617-542-SING • Mail to 539 Tremont Street, 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 giftsbetween May 20, 2017, and May 20, 2018. 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.

PLANNED GIFTS

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

Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley Frederick Baumer Living Trust Edward & Caleb E. Broach Christopher Chouinard Craig B. Coogan Living Trust Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes Alan H. Ingram

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

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

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

DIVA: $5,000 AND UP Steven P. Kleinman and David M. Brillhart Liberty Mutual Foundation Samuel S. Pang M.D. And Andrew S. Pang Massachusetts Cultural Council Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey Eric Rezsnyak David Shaffer and Jason Barrera T.J. Sheehan The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation

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ENCORE CIRCLE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: $2,500 TO $4,999 Richard Babson Boston Cultural Council Edward and Caleb E. Broach William and Rebecca Casey Craig Coogan City of Boston David Chen and Peter J. Crosby Thomas L. Collins III Steve Conner and John Strumwasser Paul A. Consoli Shawn and Laura De Veau The Ellen Degeneres Show Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Mark and Kevin Fitzforry Jim Freiman Ken Hirschkind

Jeffrey Hovis NedInnBoston John F. Moran and Michael S. Wood Christopher Nuss Alfred, Nathaniel and Edward O’Connell Parents of Alexander, Nicholas and Oliver Slayton; In Honor of John Strumwasser, Jim Anderson and All of Our Members Over The 36 Years of BGMC History The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Foundation United Health Group Luis John Valdez Jr. James Wallace Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher

PRODUCER: $1,000 TO $2,499 Anonymous (2) Alden and Harlow Charles R. Anderson Apple, Inc. Christopher Arrington Valerie Batrice BNY Mellon Boston Chops William T. Briggs and Keith B Perron William Cattey Earl E. Dimaculangan Michael Duggan Edge Media Network George Emmons in Memory of Jane Nicholas Everage Facebook Fundraising John Ferguson Joshua Foster and Robert Harris Jack and Brenda Geishecker Joseph Germanos Michael Gillespie and Paul Braswell Google Devorah J. Hauss

Mike Hillwig Paul Hines Alan H. Ingram Carol Katz Christopher Ludwig Mallory Portraits Kevin McElroy Ryan Miller Theresa C. Murray Edward Nardell James O. Newman Jay and Carol Nuss Michael Nuss Ernest Pusateri Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez-Rice Roland W. Roy Elbert Ruff and Jeff Mulliken Leonard Sapienza Dr. Arthur Schneider in Memory of Arlyn Baker Schneider Theresa Smith

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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 2017–18 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it. Charles R. Anderson Michael Austin Richard Babson Bruce G. Barrett John Beaudreau Donald Bigwood Miguel Bray Tyler Brewer Caleb Broach Michael Campbell Reuben M. Reynolds III and Bill Casey William Cattey Chuck Conley Judith Conner Craig Coogan

Bruce Cramer Guy R. Croteau Eric Crumrine Lucas De BuenosAires Pedro Diaz Sokolski Earl E. Dimaculangan Kongxiang Duan Nicholas Everage Jeffrey P. Fatchaline John Ferguson Joshua Foster and Robert Harris Jim Freiman Dr. Joel E. Friedman

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BOARD AND COMMITTEES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Izzy Berdan John Beaudreau, Vice President Stephen M. Conner, President Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Treasurer Jim Freiman, MSC Co-chair Mike Hilwig Michael J. Leclerc Ryan Miller, Clerk Theresa Murray Eric Rezsnyck David A. Shaffer Theresa Smith Frank Sutter John Strumwasser, President Emeritus

BOARD AFFAIRS BOARD DEVELOPMENT Stephen M. Conner, Chair Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Al Ingram Devan Lalas Albert O’Connell John Strumwasser Tom Weisend GOVERNANCE Michael J. Leclerc, Chair Albert O’Connell Frank Sutter FINANCE Jeffrey P. Fatchaline, Chair Stephen M. Conner John Beaudreau Jim Freiman Eric Rezsnyck Theresa Smith

EXECUTIVE Stephen M. Conner, Chair John Beaudreau Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Ryan Miller

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE Nicholas Everage, Co-Chair Jim Freiman, Co-Chair Tyler Brewer Jake Pitochelli

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.

ADVISORY BOARD Rev. Kim Crawford-Harvie Peter J. Crosby Laura DeVeau Al Ingram Michelle Wu

AFFILIATIONS

chorusamerica.org

bostonsings.org

galachoruses.org

Greater Boston Business Council gbbc.org

mass-creative.org 32

massnonprofitnet.org

DONORS $100 TO $249 John Affuso Joseph C. Alexander Alpine Adventures, LLC American Repertory Theater Banyan Bar + Refuge Heather Barnhart Frederick Baumer Scott R. Beach and John M. Hills Donald Bigwood Janice Bijesse Blue Man Group Boating in Boston Boda Borg Boston Paul Boisseau Kristin Bonnie Spencer, Martha, Ella and Joshua Bonnie Alain Bouchard Tyler Brewer Mark Brown and Kraig Kissinger Sally Brown Jimmie Bucci Charles Burns Kyle Cabral Cambridge Common Restaurant Dean E. Cerrato Joanne Chang Charles River Canoe and Kayak Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett Christopher’s Restaurant Club Café Club Passim Thomas Coggin Barbara and Steve Cohen Columbus Dry Cleaners Bruce Connelly Mark Conner Jim Crowley David Cruikshank Bryan Daley Marcel D’Anjou Paul Davis Lucas De Buenosaires Cristina De Guzman Guy Deangelis Paul Delorey Cindy Demopoulos Neil Donohoe Neil E. Dugas E. Ennen and R. Ganiban Étant

Exhale Boston, Back Bay Judith Fay Augusto Ferreira Paul Finnegan Ben Fishman Kevin Flint Kimberly Fontes Maryclare Forry Daniel Fournier Paul Gabrys John Gallagher Gaslight Ken Golner and David Sowerbutts Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr. Good Vibrations Beth Grampetro Dr. Richard and Eleanor Greenberg Bradford J Greer Handel and Haydn Thatcher Harvey Robert J. Haverkamp and B. Scott Sanchez Catherine Hayes Larry and Monica Hill The Hillwigs Joyce and Tom Hogan Sharman Howe and Eduardo Moura Huntington Theatre Company Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Cora Johnson-Roberson Jenn Jones Vicki L. Karns Todd Katzman and Marc Lacasse Dirk Coburn and Jeanine Kelly-Coburn Keurig Green Mountain Jacob Kitson Charlotte Knox Lori L’Italien Paul Laskorski Christopher Lawrence and Philip White Lynn Lebel Michael J. Leclerc Steven M Lilly-Weber Magdiel Lorenzo Albert Lynch Lyric Stage Company Matt Magrath 33

Stephen M. Mahoney Mara Core Conditioning Studio James March Mistler Masa Restaurant James L. Mcdonnel Robert Mckinstry Monica Mehigan in Memory of Michael Cote Metropolis Cafe Simone Montali Hank Morgan William S. Neely New Repertory Theatre New York Life Insurance Company Not Your Average Joe’s Ogunquit Playhouse Thomas O’Toole Nicholas Panagiotou Paper Source Randolph Perkins and Viktor Sreckovic Dotty Peterson and Kelly Sullivan Rocco Pigneri Daniel Pollak John Powley Athens Clay Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman Judith Raup Revels, Inc. Carol Rice Judy Rice and John Ahonen Sean Riley and Michael Lombo Gerard Riveron Diana Roberts and Robert Bray Patrick Romero-Aldaz Linda Rowley Nancy A. Scott Diana F. Seacord Warren A. Seamans and Donald Yasi Claire Seglem Ken Sennett Matthew Shea Thomas Slaga Soulcycle Charity Martha St. Lawrence Eileen St. Onge Douglas Still Michael Sullivan Sweet Cheeks Q

DONORS Linda Swerling Taranta Hal Tepfer and Stacie Simon (and The Puppies) Robert P. Tetirick and Howard Mayberry The Meadowmere Resort Julie Thibodaux

UP TO $99

Anonymous (4) A4Cade Eric and Melissa Abbott Michal Adar Philip Arula Assembly Row at Assembly Square James Aurelio Michael Austin Robert Babineau Deborah E. Babson Kim Bandtel Bantam Cider Company Julie Barnes/Same Boat Consulting Beverly and Richard Barrett David M. Berti Paula Bigwood Boston Bruins Boston Duck Tours Boston Red Sox James P. Bouldoukian Brattle Theatre Miguel Bray Brick and Mortar Brian Calhoon Michael Campbell Christine Canavan Paul Carreiro and Christopher Blank Kenneth F. Caulfield Charles River Boat Company Dr. LeWana Clark and B.J. Wood Christopher Cobb Judith Conner Joseph Costello Guy R. Croteau Eric Crumrine Arthur Dahl Dave and Buster’s Barry and Barbara Davis Alverson De Souza Decordova Museum and Sculpture Park Margaret Diamond Pedro Diaz Sokolski D. Edward Dooley Kongxiang Duan Esh Circus Arts Selena D. Evans Bob Finkenaur

Bob Lamoy and Bob Thompson Top of the Hub Barbara Tornow Ed Tronick Union Oyster House Urban Adventours Steven Vacca

Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass Cathy L. Walker Rebecca and Merlin Whitmore Brian Willoughby World Music/CRASHarts Janice Zazinski Joel Zimet

David B. Fitzgerald III Dale Flanagan Roberto Font and Steven Mullen Chuck Fortunato Dr. Joel E. Friedman Pamela Furnace Cynthia Gates Laurie Geminiani Arthur L. Gilman Gloucester Stage Co Jessica Going Grafton Group Eric Greimann Robert Hale David Ham Carol Hamilton and Peter Johnson Albert Hanbridge Ali Hicks Dana and Michael Hoare-Travaglini Howard M. Hoffman John Paul Horn Improv Boston Inman Oasis Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum J.P. Licks Jacobs Pillow Gerald B. James James Joseph Salon at The W Boston Nathalie Joly Andrea Kilroy George King Gary Koller Jenn Kosses Monika Kratzmann La Morra K Elizabeth Levy Xin Li Meredith Lombardi Tiffini Lovelace Mary Macedo Michael Maggard Victor and Maureen Maher Maureen Malloy Dan Manalet Mass Moca

Jacqueline Maxwell Susan Mcpherson Jodi Meehan Edmund Metzold MFS Matching Gifts Program Mary Michaels Monster Mini Golf Matthew Moura Maureen Nelting New England Aquarium Lisa Nussbaum Peabody Essex Museum Joshua Peary John D. Peters Marina Pezzi Don Picard Karen Plescia Yusheng Qin Susan L Raisbeck Patricia Reed Ronald R. Riso David Roper Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Sarni Cleaners Linda G. Schneider Henry Schoenfield Robert Schulz Laurie E. Scott Ian Senior Mary Shaw Nancy Sherman Short Path Distillery James C. Simpson Erin Stellato Steve Madden Direct Richard J. And Rosalie C. Sullivan Danielle Vello Stephanie Vrattos Gregory Ward Elizabeth West Michael Whalen Louis Wiley Michael Willer Jason R. Williams Maida B. Williams Michael Wood Troy Wood Suzy Yesley Zoo New England

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