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Friday, March 24, 2023, at 8:00 PM

The Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale, FL Performances by

Tropical Wave, GMCSF’s Soloists & Dancers,

David Harris and Anthony Velazquez of Dance NOW! Miami, Guest Conductor Paul Rolli, and Sunshine Cathedral’s Rev Dr. Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister as The Narrator

Anthony Cabrera – Assistant Conductor James Smith – Production Director Edwin Neimann – Principal Accompanist Christopher Toth – Accompanist Diablo Sound – Sound Design

Tom Michalak – Production Assistant Francois Ratzel – Choreographer Joseph Fletcher – Costumes & Wardrobe Bruce Anderson – Costumes & Wardrobe Craig Hinman – Costumes & Wardrobe

Orchestra Piano: Edwin Neimann Keyboard: Chris Toth Woodwinds: Christine Pascual-Fernandez Violin 1: Daniela Lemus Castillo Violin 2: Laura Gonzalez

Cello 1: Maria Karla Llera Soler Cello 2: Stephanie Jaimes Electric Guitar: Hugo Fuguet Electric Bass Guitar: Julian Rauh Percussion: Felipe Diaz Drums: Teresa Flores

THANK YOU Our friends at Sunshine Cathedral: Reverend Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister, Reverend Robert Griffin, Executive Minister, Kurt Litzenberger, Facilities Manager, and M. Tate Tenorio, Theater Manager at The Parker

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

GABE SALAZAR We are so thrilled and honored that you have joined us tonight for what will be a spectacular evening of music. It is such a joy to lead this wonderful group of singers, who are so passionate and invested in who we are and what we do as a chorus. Our purpose within and throughout our community is more important now more than ever, and I am proud to stand on the podium knowing that this group, along with so many others, has persevered through many challenges. I am so thankful for all of the leaders before me who have laid the foundation for us to have such an amazing platform to share our stories through song.

When the opportunity arose to be a co-commissioner on tonight’s important work of music, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. Songs of the Phoenix is such a unique work in that it tells a compelling and inspiring story through the lens of several different composers. Songs of the Phoenix is a testimony and reminder that we are resilient and that we will rise again in solidarity for the greater good.

We hope that tonight will bring you feelings of hope, courage, strength, and love. We have come so far, but still have much work to do. I know that with your help we can collectively be a beacon of love for so many people that need it right now.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

THE ARTISTS GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA (GMCSF)

Mission: We sing so that LGBTQ+ people can live their truth through quality music experiences that inspire audiences, open minds, change hearts, and affirm our common humanity.

Vision: A diverse world united.

GMCSF brings live music and entertainment to the community through large-scale, main-stage concerts in high-profile venues, community-based engagements, and volunteer projects. More than 20,000 people are inspired and moved each year by the Chorus’s music, community outreach, and mission, making GMCSF a significant LGBTQ+ nonprofit service organization and a cultural asset in the heart of South Florida. With more than 170 singing members, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is the southeastern United States’ largest gay men’s chorus and one of the country’s ten largest nonprofit LGBTQ+ choruses.

Our members are a community of diverse, intergenerational, and multicultural singers dedicated to our mission and a better future for all people. Being a member of the Chorus is not just about singing. It is also about being good role models for our youth, giving back to the community, and offering a helping hand to those who need one. GMCSF serves communities with live music and entertainment in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and beyond!

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THE ARTISTS GABE SALAZAR, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Gabe Salazar is an enthusiastic and experienced conductor, tenor, and music educator skilled in fostering the artistic development of musicians from all backgrounds of life. Gabe brings to GMCSF 15 years of professional experience as a choral conductor and a performer. Gabe completed his Master of Music degree in Voice at Lee University with further studies at California State University, Fullerton. His professional career has included serving as the Director of Music for United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks in Thousand Oaks, California; the Director of New Life Singers and a member of the Voice Faculty at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ; performing as a staff singer for the Chicago Symphony Chorus as well as the Pacific Chorale in Costa Mesa, California; and as Choral Director at the Champs Charter High School of the Arts in Los Angeles and Osceola County School of the Arts in Kissimmee, Florida. During his last position, the choral program doubled in size in one year and won numerous awards at festivals and competitions.

In March 2019, Gabe made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut with his Chamber Singers. The group won a prestigious competition to headline a concert in the worldrenowned Isaac Stern Auditorium. Gabe is thrilled to be the new artistic director for GMCSF and looks forward to building the ensemble’s future with the members, volunteers, and staff.

ANTHONY CABRERA, ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Anthony Cabrera is the former Artistic Director of the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus, serving them for 14 years.

Under his leadership, the chorus has introduced groundbreaking choral works for men’s voices Through the Glass Darkly (2010), Alexander’s House (2013), and I AmHarvey Milk (2016), dealing with issues integral to the story and history of the LGBTQ+ community. The chorus also saw the development and expansion of the MGMC South Florida Choral Festival, which, for five years, featured over three hundred singers representing a broad spectrum of communities in South Florida.

Cabrera is the Assistant Director of Music Ministries at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ (CGCC), where he is also the Minister of Liturgical Arts. He is a singer with the Chancel Choir and CGCC’s professional vocal ensemble in residence. He is the Choral Director at the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ single-gender public preparatory academy for girls. He also teaches Humanities, AP Music Theory, and AP Human Geography, and is the school’s Director of Student Activities.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

THE ARTISTS GUEST ARTISTS

DAVID HARRIS Dance NOW! Miami

ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ Dance NOW! Miami

REV DR. DURRELL WATKINS, Senior Minister Sunshine Cathedral

PAUL ROLLI Wilton Manors City Commissioner

TROPICAL WAVE

Under the direction of Assistant Conductor, Anthony Cabrera Tropical Wave is the outreach chamber ensemble of GMCSF, designed for special service performances and when a venue has limited space for the entire chorus. They are also frequently showcased in our mainstage concerts.

Tenor 1: Mark Blackburn, Rafael Gragert, David Pfeffer, Jonathan Sanz, Johann Torres

Baritone: John Chaffin, Dion Grace, Paul Guariglia, Charles Robinson, Eric Strom

Tenor 2: Jose Blanco, Rick Heal, Francois Ratzel, Don Thompson

Bass: Felix Fidelibus, Richard Fulks, Ronnie Jones, John Lewis, Rick Vaughan

GMCSF SOLOISTS Jose Blanco Mark Blackburn Mun Wye Chng

Doug Ferguson Dion Grace Rafael Gragert

Fred Johnson Zak Laux David Pfeffer

Jonathan Sanz Johann Torres Rick Vaughan Rashad Webb

GMCSF DANCERS Reynaldo Araque Stan Burch

Gregory Johnson Alan McKnight

Eric Miji Carter Poust

Francois Ratzel Eric Strom

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PROGRAM*

March 24, 2023

ACT I CORNERSTONE

Text ran from Psalm 118:22 Arr. by Shawn Kirchner

Soloist: Rashad Webb

Sponsored by Hal Noble We need more love and compassion in the world.

WE RISE AGAIN

Soloist: Dion Grace

Words & Music by Leon Dubinsky Arr. by Stephen Smith

PRELUDE 1

Words & Music by Andrew Lippa

WE RISE

Words & Music by Ingrid Michaelson Arr. by Dave Volpe

Soloist: Zak Laux

WHO AM I?

SONGS OF THE PHOENIX

Soloist: Jonathan Sanz

Words by Melissa Li, Music by Kit Yang Arr. by Bronwen Chan

WE ARE TREES**

Words & Music by Ty Defoe Arr. by Dave Volpe

MOTHER DEAR

Words by Siedah Garrett Music by Andrew Lippa

Soloist: Rafael Gragert Dancers: GMCSF Dancers

PRELUDE 2

Words & Music by Andrew Lippa

SONG OF TOMORROW Soloist: Rafael Gragert

Words & Music by Joriah Kwame Arr. by Dave Volpe

MUSICA Y SABORES

Words & Music by Diana Syrse

Soloist: Jose Blanco

PRAYER

Soloists: David Pfeffer, Johann Torres, Mark Blackburn

Words & Music by Patrick & Daniel Lazour

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PROGRAM*

March 24, 2023

SONGS OF THE PHOENIX

ACT II PRELUDE 3

Words & Music by Andrew Lippa

FLAG SONG

Words & Music by Stephen Sondheim

Soloists: Doug Ferguson, Rick Vaughan, Mun Wye Chng Sponsored by Dennis St. Jean

BLOOM

Words by Alexandra Elle Music by Stephen Schwartz

Soloists: Mark Blackburn, Fred Johnson Dancers: Dance NOW! Miami

PRELUDE 4

Words & Music by Andrew Lippa

SONG OF THE PHOENIX

Words & Music by Andrew Lippa

I DREAM OF A TIME ***

Words & Music by Tom Nichols & Dan Chadburn

Soloist: David Pfeffer

Dedicated by Tom Nichols and Dan Chadburn to the members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida.

Thank you for your witness of love and family shared so beautifully through music.

LIKE A RIVER IN MY SOUL

Traditional Spiritual Arr. by Tom Osiek, Edited by Dan Forrest

Tropical Wave

Sponsored by John Lewis, “Dedicated to my partner, Louis Hemmerich who brings peace, hope and love like a river in my soul.”

LEAN ON ME WITH WE SHALL OVERCOME Tropical Wave

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Sponsored by John Chaffin, with loving recognition of Elliot Pilshaw, who introduced me to the numerous joys of small-ensemble singing

(STAND UP &) COME TOGETHER

Sponsored by Jorge Ornelas, Jr., We need more love and compassion in the world.

Words & Lyrics by Nick Goldston Arr. by David Maddux

* Please note that any last minute changes to the concert program are at the discretion of the Artistic Director. All orchestrations written by Peter Seibert. ** “As a Native American who grew up on the Pala Indian reservation in California, I naturally identified with Ty Defoe’s “We Are Trees.” The chanting in the music reminded me of the tribal ceremonies I attended as a child. For all of my ancestors who lost their land and had no voice, I became inspired to tell my people’s stories through modern dance. This piece depicts themes of eco-harmony, coexistence with nature, and the resilience of our land.”

- Francois Ratzel, Choreographer *** “I Dream Of A Time is a wish for the future and a song of love and gratitude for those in our lives who have become a part of our chosen family. For many who have joined the GMCSF, singing has been a lifeline. We know that we can open our minds and change hearts when we lift our voices together in song. The longing for love and acceptance is as strong today as it was 23 years ago, and we continue to share hope for a future where each voice is heard and we find a place where our love can speak. - Tom Nichols

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PROGRAM NOTES

Written by Jim Lopresti

SONGS OF THE PHOENIX: RESILIENCY AND HOPE UNITE US “Remain true to yourself. But move ever upward toward greater consciousness and greater love! At the summit, you will find yourselves united with all those who, from every direction, have made the same ascent. For everything that rises must converge.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, The Omega Point A TRILOGY IS BORN – In the early days of the pandemic, Tim Seelig, Artistic Director of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and Broadway composer Andrew Lippa shared thoughts about filling out an incomplete trilogy of works created by Andrew for the San Francisco group. The first two, “I Am Harvey Milk” (2013) and “Unbreakable” (2018), had words and music by Andrew. This time, Andrew offered to curate a work that might address the unique challenge of the pandemic that seemed to change everything everywhere. Crafting his concept from a broader view to catch all the angles, Lippa envisioned a song cycle created by as diverse a group of librettists and composers as possible. Two years later, on April 10, 2022, the men of San Francisco’s chorus premiered Songs of the Phoenix at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. A dozen other choruses signed on to this commission, including the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. While, at first glance, it may seem that he diverged from the powerful themes of the two earlier works, a closer look at each work Lippa wrote or curated tells a different story.

I AM HARVEY MILK – Prophets are often mischaracterized as foretellers of the future. There is a certain kind of truth to that, but it is only secondary. Prophets are incapable of straying from the call to speak truth to power. That is what is essential about their role. When spoken with solid conviction, their words disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed, the cast-offs, the throwaways, the ones seemingly shrouded in hopelessness by the powerful. Harvey Milk was one of them, even though he may never quite have claimed the prophet’s mantle. On June 25, 1978, he ended his California Gay Freedom Day speech on the steps of the San Francisco city hall with these words: “So if there’s a message I have to give, it is that I found one overriding thing about my personal election. It’s the fact that if a gay person can be elected, it’s a green light. And you and you and you-- you have to give people HOPE.” Most prophets get in trouble for speaking so boldly. Many die at the hands of those too disturbed by their truth-telling.

Harvey was one of them. Historians call his address on that day “The Hope Speech.”

UNBREAKABLE – In June 2022, South Florida audiences raved about the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s production of Andrew Lippa’s Unbreakable, an account of 100 years of LGBTQ+ history. This work, also co-commissioned by GMCSF, lauded the legacies left behind by many other notable lesbian and gay pioneers. But there were other stories told there. Our community’s history is filled with castaways, people huddled together in the darkness. Some of them, like Sylvia Rivera, were also prophets. And sometimes, stories like hers show that our resilience can take center stage. We were compelled to “drag” ourselves out of the closet into the full light of day, saying, “I am what I am.” We are truly “unbreakable.” The hurricane force of hateful winds has bent us, but we do not break. We sprout anew. All just when the time requires it. And then people take notice—no more shadows. Because we are resilient, our hope is unbreakable. It is all about aspirations, not pipe dreams.

SONGS OF THE PHOENIX – The third song cycle, the work of many diverse artists, differs from the first two significantly.

First, rather than telling stories to showcase legacies from the past, most of the songs call poetic attention to matters of today that lead us into the future. Second, Songs of the Phoenix embraces the deep narratives of an inclusive American community. That aligns the Queer community’s concerns with those of more diverse groups. That said, Songs of The Phoenix builds on the other cycles’ themes of hope and resilience through the addition of more diverse communities.

So how does all that add to our story? Perhaps we can summarize it this way: Our consciousness expands. We are part of other groups of resilient, unbreakable people. Our shared hope will never falter, even when we are “othered” away or diminished by powerful forces. Another prophet, Martin Luther King, said, “no one is free until we all are free.” We do not doubt that someday some among us will see petty divisions wither in flames, whether in the near or distant future. Then like the phoenix, when we rise from there, it will be as one human family united. Can we ever settle for less? Truly, can we?

In a series of blog posts, we will meet some artists and explore some facets of their messages. We will learn about the struggles, hopes, and glorious truths of unbreakable, resilient people rising and converging. From “We Rise,” a song in the cycle by Ingrid Michaelson: “We rise, and we rise/And we rise up like a friend/Or a mother or a lover or a brother/We rise.”

Find out more about the composers and lyricists by visiting The Chorus Blog on our website.

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We Are Trees - The Back Story From a Floridian’s Point of View Who Am I? A Question for Our Personal Phoenix Bloom - The Soul Pairing of Alex Elle and Stephen Schwartz Prayer and Protest - Ancient to Modern Phoenix On A Flag

Written by Jim Lopresti, GMCSF Chorus Member

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SINGING TONIGHT

As of February 24, 2023

Fidel Aburto

Bruce Anderson

Reynaldo Araque

David Baier

Derek Barbara

Andy Barborak

Bob Beaulieu

Jorge A Bernal-Geschier

Rex Beyer

Peter Bisuito

Mark Blackburn

Jose Blanco

Fred Boykin

Christopher Bright

Stan Bunch

John Burch

Bradley Bush

John Chaffin

Mun Wye Chng

Bert Cohen

Tony Corrente

Roubik Danelian

Craig Dannenbrink

Daniel Elder

Craig Fashbaugh

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SINGING TONIGHT

As of February 24, 2023

Doug Ferguson

Felix Fidelibus

Joseph Fletcher

Michael Foley

Susan Foley

Steven Freeman

Richard Fulks

Jarrod Gac

Jeff Goodwin

Dion Grace

David Gray

Paul Guariglia

Okan Gunay

Rick Heal

Gary Hill

Craig Hinman

Terry Hirsh

Michael Holtzman

David Hopper

Jim Houser

John Ison

Michael Jacobsen

Fred Johnson

Gregory Johnson

Ronnie Jones Jr.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SINGING TONIGHT

As of February 24, 2023

Donald Kasischke

Justin Knight

Herb Knowles

Peter Konrath

Joseph La Valle

Aaron Lauer

Zak Laux

Douglas Leader

John Lewis

David R. Littlefield

Aaron Lockley

Colin Ludlow

Tom Ludwiczak

Ginny McCulloh

Alan McKnight

Eric Miji

Tony Minella

Rodrick Minnis

Terry Moore

Orlando Ojeda

Jorge Ornelas Jr.

Nick Orr

Billy Parjan

Clayton Paterson

Steven Patterson

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SINGING TONIGHT

Michael Pellicone

David Pfeffer

Geordanys Ramirez Daniel Francois Ratzel

As of February 24, 2023

Michael Ping

Eduardo Pinto

Carter Poust

Curtis Robertson

Charles Robinson

Raymond Rodriguez

Larry Rosenberg

Jonathan Ruiz

Marcus Saitschenko

Jonathan Sanz

Steven Shapiro

Patrick Simonelli

Donald Small

Kevin Smith

Robert Smith

Bill Spinosa

Dennis St. Jean

Jack Stein

Eric Strom

Joshua Stuthridge-Heinke Shaun Swearingen

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SINGING TONIGHT

As of February 24, 2023

William Tedjo

Robert Thompson

Don Thompson

Don Tomasello

Johann Torres

David Van Cleaf

Rick Vaughan

Omari Walker

Rashad Webb

Aubrey Williams

Tim Yarbrough

Rob Young

Eric Ziegler

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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARK B. KENT Do you know why there are LGBTQ+ choruses? I posed this very question to my straight twin brother who glibly replied, “Because you love show tunes?” He is a great ally and very smug.

It really wasn’t that long ago that those in our community lived in fear of being arrested or fired, just for who they are. After openly gay San Francisco Mayor Harvey Milk was assassinated in 1978, a group of gay men spontaneously gathered at City Hall and sang. This was the birth of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.

Choruses gained momentum when the AIDS crisis struck in the 80s, because we needed a way to come together and heal from the loss of so many precious lives. Following a national tour of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus in 1981, LGBTQ+ choruses began springing up in cities across the country. Now, more than 200 exist.

The gay choral movement has played a vital role in the advancement of rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Our choruses sing in protest, celebration, and mourning.

Now, we are seeing so many of the advances we’ve made being peeled back.

At GMCSF we are firmly committed to continuing the legacy of advocacy and community building that are trademarks of gay choruses. This season, we’ve dramatically increased our community outreach performances, expanded our mainstage concert series, and built our membership to more than 170 singers.

You can count us to be your voice, spreading messages of love and acceptance to as many people as possible. Through song, we open minds and change hearts.

I ask you to consider making a financial donation. To grow and reach more people, requires resources. The more you give, the more we can do. No matter the amount, every single donation makes a big difference.

Thank you for your support and for being a fan of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. Together, we can build a better future for all people.

And for the record…I just LOVE show tunes!

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GMCSF LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fred Boykin Board Chair

Board Vice-Chair

Secretary/Chorus Representative

Bob Beaulieu

Michael Foley

Ronni Arden

Adam Barber

Tony Corrente

Erick Eldridge

Director

Johnnie Mejia Director

Kerry Waldee

Director

Tom Nichols Director

Director

Judy Paul Director

Bill Spinosa Director

Treasurer

Director

Rick Vaughan Director

STAFF

Mark B. Kent

Executive Director

Edward Otto Zielke Director of Marketing and Sponsorship

Doug Leib

Office Manager and Bookkeeper

Howard Yopp

Office Volunteer

HONORARY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Council Chair, Harvey Shapiro, Fred Boykin, Don Croxton Mike Dager, Dino Georgiou, Gary Hoffman, Gerry Kennedy, George Kling John Olson, Bob Pagano, Joe Pallant, Doug Pew, Don Tomasello, Rick Vaughan

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

OUR ORGANIZATION

As of March 1, 2023

Tenor I

Jorge Ornelas Jr.

Orlando Ojeda

Derek Barbara

Alan Parshley

Peter Reinoso

Reynaldo Araque Andy Barborak Bob Beaulieu

Mark Blackburn Jose Blanco

Rodney Bolton Fred Boykin

Christopher Bright Victor Budylo Bradley Bush

Bruce Chartier

Antonio Corrente Edmound Davis Chad Edgar

Doug Ferguson Sue Foley

Michael Gillespie Rafael Gragert

Matthew Hoover David Hopper

Billy Parjan

Michael Pellicone Michael Ping

Eduardo Pinto

Geordanys Ramirez Daniel Francois Ratzel Jason Rawls

Jonathan Ruiz

Brent Simmons Neal Sinha

Kevin Smith

Robert Smith

Rogelio Snyder

Dennis St. Jean

Andrew Stephens William Tedjo

Don Thompson Johann Torres Omari Walker

Chris O’Neill

Curtis Robertson

Charles Robinson

Raymond Rodriguez James Rogers

Larry Rosenberg Steven Shapiro

Patrick Simonelli Larry Small

Bill Spinosa Jack Stein

Eric Strom

Shaun Swearingen Stegar Thompson David Van Cleaf Kely Van Eaton

Neal Vardaman Rick Vaughan Eric Ziegler

Fred Johnson

Baritone

Bass

Ginny McCulloh

Christian Andaya

David Baier

Douglas Leader Mel Melendez AJ Mendini Nick Orr

David Pfeffer Carter Poust

Brian Prenda

Jonathan Sanz Ronny Sucre

Rashad Webb Tenor II

Fidel Aburto

Bruce Anderson Rafael Baez

Jorge A Bernal-Geschier Miguel Bernard-Rivera Stan Bunch

Bert Cohen

Doug Cureton Jeff Goodwin Rick Heal

John Ison

Christopher Jennings Peter Konrath

Wayne Laubscher Aaron Lauer Zak Laux

Aaron Lockley Hal Noble

Miguelanjel ODell-Perez

Eric Alayon Bill Ball

John Chaffin

Roubik Danelian

Craig Dannenbrink Guy D’Arcangelo Daniel Elder Frank Ferri

Joseph Fletcher Michael Foley Jarrod Gac

Walter Gardner Brian Garrett

Cary Giacalone Dion Grace David Gray

Paul Guariglia

Sean Guerrier-Gac Craig Hinman Dean Hitsos

Michael Holtzman Michael Jacobsen Gregory Johnson Ronnie Jones Jr. Justin Knight John Lewis

David R. Littlefield Tom Ludwiczak James Mallon

Scott Messenger Tony Minella

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Sandy Allen Rex Beyer

Peter Bisuito John Burch

Mun Wye Chng

Craig Fashbaugh James Ficke

Felix Fidelibus

Steven Freeman Richard Fulks Okan Gunay

Joshua Stuthridge-Heinke Gary Hill

Terry Hirsh

Jim Houser

Victor Jannett

Bradley Johnson

Donald Kasischke Herb Knowles

Joseph La Valle Jim Lopresti

Colin Ludlow

Alan McKnight Eric Miji

Rodrick Minnis Terry Moore

Clayton Paterson Steven Patterson

Marcus Saitschenko Jose Santos

Donald Small

OUR ORGANIZATION

As of March 1, 2023 Office Volunteer

Joe Fletcher - Baritone

Michael Valdez

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Volunteer Coordinator

Tim Yarbrough

Fred Boykin

Charles Swan

Robert Thompson Don Tomasello

Aubrey Williams Rob Young

Non-Singing Bob Artale

Howard M. Yopp Jr.

Board Chair

Board Vice-Chair Kerry Waldee

Joe Cannon

Secretary & Chorus

Keith Muller

Bob Beaulieu

Philip Morris Ansel Thompson Umberto Veltri

ARTISTIC TEAM

Artistic Director Gabe Salazar

Assistant Conductor Anthony Cabrera

Production Director James Smith

Principal Accompanist Edwin Neimann Accompanists Kevin Combs

Christopher Toth Choreographer Francois Ratzel

Costumes & Wardrobe

Joe Fletcher–Committee Chair

Representative

Treasurer

Adam Barber

Tim Yarbrough

David Gray–Committee Chair John Chaffin

Johnnie Mejia

Gabe Salazar

Tom Nichols Judy Paul

Bill Spinosa

Rick Vaughan LEADERSHIP TEAM President

Artistic Director

Executive Director Mark B. Kent

Marketing Director Edward Otto Zielke

Tony Corrente

Program Development

Vice President

A.J. Mendini

Jonathan Sanz Secretary

David Pfeffer

Michael Foley

Kely Van Eaton

John Lewis

VP of Membership Bill Spinosa

Edward Otto Zielke

Section Administrators

Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Doug Ferguson - Tenor 1

Doug Leib

Music Librarian

YOUTH PRIDE CHORUS

Erick Eldridge

VP of Equity, Access & Belonging

Sponsorship

Bert Cohen

Tony Corrente

GMCSF STAFF

Director of Marketing &

GALA Festival Representative

Miguel Bernard-Rivera

Ronni Arden

VP of Community Relations

Mark B. Kent

Dr. Jack Killen

Directors

Production Assistant

Executive Director

Risk Assessment Advisor

One Voice Newsletter

Treasurer

Tom Michalak

Kris Jarmann

Michael Foley

Bruce Anderson Craig Hinman

Aubrey Williams - Bass

John Chaffin - Tropical Wave Rick Heal - Tenor 2

Coordinator

Youth Engagement Coordinator Andrew K. Stephens

HONORARY ADVISORY COUNCIL Council Chair

Harvey Shapiro Members

Fred Boykin

Don Croxton Mike Dager

Dino Georgiou Gary Hoffman

Gerry Kennedy George Kling John Olson

Bob Pagano Joe Pallant Doug Pew

Don Tomasello Rick Vaughan

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

DONOR HIGHLIGHTS GERRY KENNEDY AND PAUL SMITH Gerry Kennedy and Paul Smith retired from very busy careers in Washington DC and have lived in our community for eighteen years. They jumped into volunteer roles as soon as they were settled.

As a licensed clinical social worker, Paul worked for years as a volunteer clinician with Sunserve providing therapeutic services, including psychotherapy and clinical instruction, as well as supervision of Masters-level students who were interning at Sunserve. Paul served on the board of directors of the Pride Center at Equality Park for seven years.

Following his career in finance, Gerry volunteered as Treasurer and board member at Wilton Station Condominium, Treasurer and Board member of GMCSF from its inception, and later as Chair of the GMCSF Board. They are continuing to volunteer their services at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, where they now live.

Gerry and Paul have long been very generous donors to many of our local LGBTQ+ organizations. They have given to Our Fund, Latino Salud, Sunserve, The Pride Center, Island City Stage, Equality Florida and GMCSF. Earlier this month, at GMCSF’s annual fundraising brunch, Gerry and Paul were honored for their service to the community and were presented the annual Al Lamorges Award.

THE MAURER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Through its charitable gifts, the Maurer Family Foundation aims to provide financial assistance to those organizations and institutions whose goal is to enrich their communities and the lives of their patrons through programs of cultural value. This includes, but is not limited to, fine art, experimental art, applied and decorative art, film, television, music, literature, poetry, architecture, theater, dance, opera, and folk traditions; in short, the entire realm of creative human endeavor.

We are grateful to The Maurer Family Foundation for their generous sponsorship of tonight’s concert.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

LEVELS OF GIVING VIRTUOSI

Our treasured Virtuosi are truly the consummate artists in philanthropy and generosity. Their support substantially sustains the Chorus and helps build our future.

Maestros ($20,000+) All benefits below, PLUS: Photo and biography in program once each season Invitation to sit with the Chorus during a rehearsal Composers ($10,000 - $19,999) All benefits below, PLUS: Private dinner with GMCSF’s Artistic Director and Executive Director Featured donor e-blast at least once each season Customized naming opportunity for the season Divas ($5,000 - $9,999) All benefits below, PLUS: Name announced at concerts Invitations to exclusive Virtuosi events Invitation to the Chorus’s end-of-year dinner Producers ($2,500 - $4,999) All benefits below, PLUS: Concierge ticketing service Invitation to a rehearsal and wine reception VIP parking at Sunshine Cathedral concerts Invitations to exclusive donor receptions and events

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

The Conductor’s Circle is a passionate community of supporters who generously invest in our season, enabling us to spread our messages of love and inclusion through song.

Benefactors ($1,500 - $2,499) Friends and Supporters benefits, PLUS: Priority access to the best seats for our concerts

Supporters ($300 - $1,499) Friends benefit, PLUS: Patron’s Club membership

Friends ($1 - $299) Listing in concert program books and GMCSF’s website

Introducing THE PATRON’S CLUB The GMCSF Patron’s Club is an annual membership program with an annual fee of $300 ($25 a month). Members of the club get the benefits listed for our “Supporters,” level of giving, dedicated e-blasts that give updates on the chorus and our progress, a GMCSF T-shirt, and access to a special event. GMCSF donors of $300 or more who renew for the 2022-2023 season are automatically enrolled in the Patron’s Club.

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

GMCSF CHORAL SOCIETY As of 12 months ending 3/1/2023

*Denotes active singing members

VIRTUOSI

MAESTROS ($20,000+) Douglas Pew and Donald Croxton, LGBT Trust Fund at The Our Fund Foundation Dan Chadburn and Tom Nichols COMPOSERS ($10,000 - $19,999) Fred Boykin* and Jack Killen Joseph Fletcher* and Kerry Waldee Richard and Emilio Quadracci Cabrera, The Windhover Foundation Richard Vaughan* and Walter Sherman DIVAS ($5,000 - $9,999) Ginny Dixon and Gisella Oliveira William Elliott and David Bacher Matthew Gill Michael Kalb Mark Kent and Kevin Daft Paul Rolli and Bennett Quade, The William Bennett Quade and Paul Rolli Donor Advised Fund at The Our Fund Foundation PRODUCERS ($2,500 - $4,999) Ronni and Jonathan Arden Joseph A. Grano Tyler Healis David Jobin and Angel Burgos Gerry Kennedy and Paul Smith Steve Oden and Mike Greer George “Dan” Prigmore and Marcia Hayes Harvey Shapiro and Michael Dager, Stronger Together Fund at The Our Fund Foundation William Spinosa* and Frank Molano Mimi Pink Dennis St. Jean* Donald Tomasello* and Robert Pagano

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

BENEFACTORS ($1,500 - $2,499) Anonymous Bruce Anderson* Brock Boyd and Doug Spellberg Brian Burress and Chris De Los Santos Christopher Chouinard and Harold Rodriguez Antonio Corrente* and Douglas K. Leib Stephen Ferrante Michael Foley* and Tommy Zhang Cary Giacalone* and Kris Jarmann` Matthew Kent and Brenda Moons John Klomp and Joseph Brannen Steven Lutz Ron MacDonald Harold Noble* and Douglas Peachey Murry Stegelmann

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GMCSF CHORAL SOCIETY SUPPORTERS ($300 - $1,499) B.J. Albright and Philip Morris Christopher Ambs and Scott Clearwater, Charitable Fund at The Our Fund Foundation Adam Barber and Bryan Yarchan Robert Beaulieu* William Beck and Peter Flyzik Steven and Thomas Begert-Clark Stephen Bender Don Camarda Doug Carl and Sumner Riddick John Chaffin* Philip Cordell Dorothy Correnti and Lance Miller, In honor of Tony Corrente and GMCSF Roberta Corrigan Jimmy Cunningham and Jerson Velasquez Craig Dannenbrink and C.J. Jensen Broderick Davis Janis DiMonaco Mark Dobosz Andy Fischman Melody Fiore Kenneth Flick and D.C. Allen, No Gay Hate Fund at The Our Fund Foundation Richard Fulks* and Chris Wilcox Michael Goodman Robert Graziano Marc Grossman Carlos Guerra Richard Higgins Terry Hirsh* Gary Hoffman John Ison* Carl Jennings and Lawrence Gammons J. Mark Kasper George Kling

Gregg Kurek, In memory of George Brown Jeffrey Lammers and James A. McLaughlin Warren LeBlanc Thomas Lenihan and Ian Cohen Jeanine Lombardo James Mallon* Brian McNoldy Tony Minella* Orlando Ojeda* Dianne Orr Judy Paul Raymond Rodriguez* Dr. Runar Polluson and Robert Pinsky James Profino-Bond Francois Ratzel* Orlando Santiago and Robert Wilt Larry Scott and Frank Zurek Rick Shapiro Ronald Sierpien and Willard Jordan Larry Small* and David Burba Stephen Smith Constance St. Jean Jack B. Stein* and Peter Meccariello Ralph Stivali Don Thompson* and Gene Ramey Michael Valdez* and Jeffrey Thomas Kely Van Eaton* Wesley Walker Charlie Walter* Preston Watkins and Philip Cross Dr. K. David Weidner and Dr. William E. Gannon, Jr., In honor of Fred Boykin Raymond Willey* Howard Yopp Eric Ziegler* and Ross Kemp Edward Otto Zielke

FRIENDS ($1 - $299) Eric Alayon* David Allen Frank Alvarez Christian Andaya* Anne Anderson James Antenucci and Jerry Day* Chesley Austin Vance Avinger David Baier* Douglas Bandol Dana Banker Jeff Banning Stephen Barnhart Charles Beavin Charles Bell

Alyssa Bennett Scott Bennett, Charitable Fund at The Our Fund Foundation Miguel* and Ronald Bernard-Rivera James Berry Rex Beyer* and Nick Meyer Jose Blanco* Susan and Jeffrey Bogatin, In honor of Steve Patterson Robert Boo Bryon Bowlby and Robert Baldwin Edward Breeden Richard Brennan and Terrence Brennan Alvaro Bucheli

Carla Buonanno and Jack Stein John Burch* George Burger Darin Bush Mark Byrd Joseph Cannon* Allan Carp Anthony Castaldi Cindy Christie John Coffin Butch Culbertson Robert Cullinane Mary Davenport-Yant Michael DeSarro Marc Dickerman

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

GMCSF CHORAL SOCIETY Walter Dickey Harold Dioquino and Marty Childers James Easom Chad Edgar* Charles Egan Yadin Elcon Erick Eldridge Steven Evans Henry Fabian and Jason Rawls* Michael Fahim Stephen Fallon Jack Faraci Richard Farrar Lance Fein and Lynete Van Heyzen Douglas Ferguson* Frank Ferri* Ethan* and Andrew* Fletcher Steven Freeman* Matthew Freeman Zachary Freeman Kathy Friend Jarrod* and Sean* Gac-Guerrier William Garneau Brian Garrett Virginia Gascoigne Doreen Gauthier Constantine Georgiou Jack Gerard John Gillen Michael Gillespie* and Tom Gutman Kathleen Gleeson Billie Goldstein Bruce Gottsch Deborah Graham Peggy Gregorovic Peter Grossman and Lawrence W. Timmins Paul Guariglia* William Haas Cynthia Hall Patrick Harris Karen Hartnett Fredrick Heal II* Steven Herman Doris Herrera-Pol Keith Hickman Linda Hindley William Hines David Hopper* Andrew Horvath Charles Horvath Jim Houser* Richard Huitema William Hyman Walter Jackson Michael Jacobsen* and Bob Thompson* Valerie Jacques Victor Jannett* Bradley Johnson* and Wayne Laubscher* George Johnson Michael Johnson Kevin Jones Hillary Josephs

Debra M. and Robert H. Joslin Kevin Kane and Keith A. Smith Michael Kane Rubin Kaplan Robert Kay Faith Keady James Kelly Mark Kight and Robert Morrow Patricia and Dean King Stuart Kisselovich and Steven Patterson* Mary Beth Koeth Peter Konrath* Greg Koslowski Greg Kubiak R. M. Kurlander Laura Lanou Linda and Douglas Lanou Aaron Lauer* Maurice Lawrence John Lee and Tim Flenner Robert Lee Charles Leib John Lewis* and Louis Hemmerich Robert Lindsay David R Littlefield* Donald LoCascio and Robert L. Murphy A. Ray Lockley* and Marty Onieal Dorothy J. Lombardi Nicholas Longo James Lopresti* Ken Manford Derek Mann Joseph Mannino Erwin Mayer Donna Marshalll James McBride and John Harold Brian McComak Virginia McCulloh* Georgia McGill Richard Mcnany and Leonard Herbert Michael McPherrin and Andrew Lopes Betsy Melamed Michael Mendillo Arthur Mendini* Melanie Merriman Bob Miller Rudy Molinet and Jeffrey Scott Shearer Terry Moore* Keith Muller and Stephen J. Pescia Edwin Neimann* Claudia and Ray Niles Patricia Opper Alan Parshley* John Patrick Clayton Patterson* Stein Pederson Caroline Pfeffer Roberta Phillips Harrison Pierson Michael Ping*

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Vicki Ploscowe Patrick Quillen and Bert Cohen* Daniel Geordanys Ramirez* John Ramos Michael Randich Asa Ratliff Terry Regnier Peter Reinoso* Lee Rickles Rhonda Ritchie Charles Robinson* Irwin Rosen Kenny Russell Parivash Russell John Russo Richard Sacher Marcus Saitschenko* Gabe Salazar* Richard Sanders Thomas Santaniello Jose Santos* Jonathan Sanz* Paul Schiminsky Kim Nickelson Sguros and Louis Sguros Steven Shapiro* Jason Simon-Kean* Henry Smith and William Sandrik Jonathan Smith Matther Sparks and Scott Hindley Carrie Spencer Andrew K. Stephens* Van Stewart John Stull and Michael Bracchi Eric Sullivan and Randy Holland Greg Tefft and Ed Stehle Karl Trappe Lawrence Turk and Stephen Draft Jerry Tvrdik Umberto Veltri Steve Visano and Vaughn Brison Dannielle Vizzini, Hair By Dannielle & Co. Jerry Vroegh Tony Walsh and Richard Johnson Ric Wanetik Troy Watson David Welsh Fred and Christopher West Michael White Pamela Whitman Sharon and Edwin Wigutoff Jay Wiley Aubrey Williams* and Christopher Michaels Michael Williams Gwen Williams William Willmitch Stanley Wilson Louisa Yanez Tim Yarbrough* Robert Young* Sarah Young

PEGASUS SOCIETY WE’VE COME SO FAR IN OUR LIFETIME Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! Many of us still recall the days when television would never show two people of the same gender share a kiss… or even hold hands. Now we live in a time when the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of marriage equality. We’ve accomplished so much, yet new threats have emerged. Since the late 1970s the LGBTQ+ Choral Movement has been a crucial tool for advocacy, unity and education. GMCSF is proud to continue this legacy through our music. We are proud to serve as cultural ambassadors for our community and provide a voice for those who do not have one.

Help ensure this work continues by joining The Pegasus Society planned giving program.

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