SING OUT DETROIT PROUDLY PRESENTS SING OUT DETROIT PROUDLY PRESENTS
OUR MISSION OUR MISSION
The mission of Sing Out Detroit is to provide a supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ and Ally community to share the joy of musical performance.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to uplift and inspire others with our musical performances to bring about positive social change.
OUR CORE VALUES OUR CORE VALUES
A Proud Member of A Proud Member of
GALA Choruses supports, guides, and inspires LGBTQ+ choruses and their allies to leverage the liberating power of singing to create harmony and equity for all.
A Welcome From The President A Welcome From The President
Welcome to Sing Out Detroit’s spring concert: “The Beat Goes On.” This theme reflects the heart of who we are a community that moves forward with strength, spirit, and song. Through every challenge, we keep singing. Through every setback, we rise again with harmony and hope. Music connects us, lifts us, and reminds us that we are never alone in the fight for love, equality, and joy.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the generous businesses and individuals listed in this program. Their unwavering support and proud endorsement of Sing Out Detroit mean the world to us. These are not just sponsors they are safe spaces, strong allies, and champions of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sincerely, Angela
If you believe in what we do, we invite you to help us keep the beat going. Your support through a donation using the QR code in this program, purchasing raffle tickets, or grabbing some of our merchandise directly fuels our ability to perform, rehearse, and serve our community. Every dollar helps us keep singing, keep marching, and keep inspiring. Thank you for being here with us tonight. Together, we make sure the music never stops.
Angela Hollander President, Sing Out Detroit
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK
Your feedback is vital to our growth and helps guide the future of our performances and programs. Please take just 2 minutes to scan the QR code and complete a short survey your voice helps us create an even more meaningful and impactful experience for all.
BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS
OFFICERS
Angela Hollander, President
Robert Brown, Vice President
MelissaLouise Hews, Treasurer
Allison Butler, Secretary
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Reese Schmid
Manny Gilmer
Board members are singers and elected by members of Sing Out Detroit to represent the interests of the chorus. Their commitment extends throughout our operations and they often go above and beyond. We thank them for keeping this train moving!
MUSIC DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTOR
Amy Saari is a lifetime choral musician with a curious variety of singing and conducting credits to her name. She served as an “emergency” student conductor on two choir tours with the Grinnell Singers in 1997 and 1998. She went on to receive Masters degrees in Choral Conducting and Composition from Bowling Green State University, where she also won the 33rd Annual Competition in Music Performance, composition division, in 1999 for her treble choir piece David, premiered by the BGSU Women’s Chorus at the New Music and Art Festival in 2000.
As a student member of ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), she was selected for a conducting masterclass with Jerry Blackstone of the University of Michigan in 2000.
With her move to southeast Michigan, Amy set a new course. Her voice, keyboard, and composition skills were shown variously in venues around Detroit: Black Lotus, Scarab Club, DIME, and Jazz Café, among others. She recorded We Are Love, an album of original mystic soul music, and served as a session backup singer for Orthea Barnes’s last album, I Was The One. She became the first female conductor of the Motor City Chorale, while also serving as alto section leader of the Rackham Symphony Choir. She started her teaching career while serving as voice coach for “Torch This!” presented by Rouge Makeup and Nail Salon and Via Vintage in 2012 – a night of American songbook standards at Cliff Bells of Detroit sung by amateur singers to a sold-out crowd that raised over $3000 for Urban Neighborhood Initiatives.
After 2012, Amy formed an interfaith choir, Spectrum Singers, to perform at the InterFaith Leadership Council World Sabbath in 2014. She formed the Pagan Pathways Temple Choir, who participated in an interfaith concert celebrating The Four Freedoms at the Henry Ford Museum in 2018. She would also form LadyBones, the cabaret lounge trio of Theatre Bizarre, and go on to perform with them on one of the most exclusive stages at Electric Forest.
Currently, Amy enjoys directing choral music at Henry Ford College, as well as the ensemble of the Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit. She is just as proud to bring her directing skills to Sing Out Detroit, the all-gender inclusive, mixed-voice LGBTQ+ and ally chorus of metro Detroit.
MMUSICIANS USICIANS
MARTY MANDELBAUM, SING OUT DETROIT ACCOMPANIST
Marty brings his musical talents once again to Sing Out Detroit as our accompanist, having played for several of our concerts since 2012. Marty graduated from Wayne State University, where he studied piano with Boris Maximovich. His experience includes accompanying the Bellini Opera Company, Marygrove College, Wayne State University and Detroit Country Day School. He has also played for Greenfield Village and has conducted musicals at Stagecrafters, St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild, and the Jewish Ensemble Theatre.
MUSICIANS MUSICIANS
Colette “CJ” Jacobsen joined Sing Out Detroit’s band in 2011 as the guitarist. She began studying classical guitar at age 10 and then switched to acoustic and electric guitar. Over time, she has added ukulele, banjo, electric bass, and mandolin to her extensive repertoire. CJ has played guitar, bass, and banjo for Ann Arbor’s Out Loud Chorus, and bass for the Matt Shevrin Jazz Quartet.
Edie Herrold, bassist, has performed at Michigan and National Women's Music Festivals and the Detroit Jazz Festival. An awardwinning composer/producer, she plays electric and acoustic basses, leads the jazz group, “Edie Herrold with Red Shoes,” and holds a Master of Music degree in Media Writing and Production. She works at the University of Michigan Hospital as a Music Practitioner, using guitar and voice to provide therapeutic music to patients. She’s played with Ann Arbor's Out Loud Chorus since 2008, and with Sing Out Detroit since 2017.
Tamara Perkuhn has more than 40 years of drumming experience and has played in bands of just about every genre. Her first professional gig was with a touring theatre company at age 18. She has played in pop rock, country and jazz bands over the years. She recently joined the Saline New Horizon Band as a percussionist. Her first concert with Sing Out Detroit was in 2013. Tamara also plays drums for Out Loud Chorus in Ann Arbor.
Laura Varga joined our band in June 2023, playing trumpet and rhythm guitar. She began her musical journey at age nine, playing French Horn. As a teenager, she started singing and taught herself to play guitar. Laura was an original member of Sing Out Detroit as a soprano from 2008-2020. She loves supporting the choir now as a musician and choreographer.
Randy Perkuhn plays four types of saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone) and the flute. He has a degree in Music Performance, and his 50-year career includes Big Band, Jazz, R&B, Rock, and Pop. Randy also plays in the Saline New Horizon Concert Band along with his sister, Tamara. He played in Sing Out Detroit's concert last June, and we ' re delighted to have him back as a guest musician for today's show.
STAGE CREW AND STAGE CREW AND SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT TEAM
A big thank you to our volunteers and stage crew! Their dedication backstage ensures our performances shine. From setup to execution, their hard work makes it all possible. Their role in Sing Out Detroit’s success is deeply appreciated.
PRODUCTION LEAD
ML Hews
STAGE MANAGER
Jeremy Brockert
STAGE CREW
Andrew Bowen
Rob Brown
Kyle Cabrese
Abby Franklin
Bjak Korb
Serena Losaw
Brooke Troxmondo
Gerald Hews
Kathy Ostrowski
Mike Ostrowski
Nick Ostrowski
Mary Beth Pniewski
Michael Quirouette
Thom Russo
Brandon Vanhouten
FRONT OF HOUSE CREW
Al Bowen
Cannan Hews
Charlotte Johnson
Lynn Shippey
Michelle Capra
Rose Berger
TECH CREW
Jude Clossen
Chris Ray
Grace Van Den Boogert
PROGRAM ART
Jessica Dusing
PHOTOGRAPHER
Mary Grace Schmid
CHORALOGRAPHERS
Lynn Shippey
Laura Varga
GREEN ROOM
Riley Meyers
Special Groups Special Groups
The Beat Goes On Dancers
Robert Brown, Adriana Molina, Brooke Grant, Kathy Ostrowski, Ash Sadlier, Tim Lukose, Parker Lyman
Special Guests: Tom Saari and Cecelia Julien
Rebel Rebel Dancers
MelissaLouise Hews, Shiela Jones, Lynn Shippey, Manny Gilmer
Glam Rockers: Wendy Mai Julien, Tom Saari, Cecelia Julien
Believer Dancers
Robert Brown, Melissa-Louise Hews, Adriana Molina, Brooke Grant, Kathy Ostrowski, Ash Sadlier, Tim Lukose, Parker Lyman
I Will Survive/Survivor Dancers
Robert Brown, Melissa-Louise Hews, Adriana Molina, Brooke Grant, Shiela Jones, Manny Gilmer, Kathy Ostrowski, Ash Sadlier, Tim Lukose, Parker Lyman
SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL THANKS
To the amazing committee members and volunteers who are also part of the Sing Out Detroit chorus—thank you! From music to production, from marketing to fundraising, and more, their dedication is the backbone that keeps our chorus running and shining.
Sing Out Detroit extends our heartfelt thanks to Royal Oak First United Methodist Church for being our rehearsal home. Your warm hospitality and generous space have helped us find our voice and share it with the world. We couldn’t do it without you!
CCHOIR HOIR
SOPRANOS
Jennifer Lane Bustance
Emma Corbeil*
Tamara Davie
Josephine Dykstra
Courtney Evans
Samantha Franklin
Brooke Grant
Taylor Hanes
Shiela Jones
Riley Myers
Christine Nabor
Sara Peeper
Janeen Remington
Jennifer Rothstein
Alexa Stewart
AK Tufts
Eliza Turnage
Mary Watts
ALTOS
Alex Anderson
Allison Butler
Shardai Duckett
Jessica Dusing
Beth Golanty
Steph Graves
Ellen Greenia
Zosette Guir
Lisa Hill
Angela Hollander
Kendra Kehl-Fie
Bjak Korb
Jill Mast
Barb Messics
Adriana Molina
Erin Molnar
Lisa Newman
Lisa Nguyen
Kathy Ostrowski
M Beth Pniewski*
hley Sadlier
ese Schmid
uinn Soyka
abeth Tallent
adiha Tariq
hia Williams
CCHOIR HOIR
TENORS
Rachel Blum-Jose
Ryan Boczar
Beckham Butler*
Manny Gilmer
Dan Greenia
Lisa Jacokes
Lyric Jones
Janielle Losaw
Michael Quirouette
Schaefer Remington
Brandon VanHouten
BASSES
Timur Aminov
Lukas Ayers
Robert Brown
Sean DeGennaro
Rodger Fain
Harry Gao
Steven Gerard
Giuseppe Grimaldi*
Chris Loewe
Tim Lukose
Parker Lyman
Adam Pruchnicki
Gary Richards
Andy Troxmondo
Lars Watts
* Denotes Section Leader
PROGRAM PROGRAM
THE BEAT GOES ON FULL CHORUS
UNITED IN PURPOSE FULL CHORUS
WICKED (CHORAL HIGHLIGHTS) FULL CHORUS
PINK PONY CLUB BARBERSHOP BEAUTIES
Music and Lyrics: Sonny Bono Arr: G. Gilpin
Lyrics: M. Angelou
Music: R. Dilworth
From the Broadway Musical “Wicked”
Music and Lyrics: S. Schwartz
Arr: M. Brymer
Lyrics and Music: C. Roan, D. Nigro Arr: L. Watts
Robert Brown, Guiseppe Grimaldi, Brooke Troxmondo, Andy Troxmondo, Michael Quirouette, Brandon VanHouten, Lars Watts, Mary Watts
BE A LIGHT THE SO-LAHVENDERS
Music and Lyrics: J. Miller, M. Dragstrem, J. Thompson, TR Akins
Arr: T. Hayden
WE BELONG THE ESSAYS
Lukas Ayers, Jessica Dusing, Reese Schmid, Alexa Stewart
THE SONG OF PURPLE SUMMER FULL CHORUS
Music and Lyrics: D. Lowen
Arr: M. Brymer
Music: D. Sheik
Lyrics: S. Sater
Arr: M. Brymer
Ensemble: Rachel Blum-Jones, Zosette Guir, Riley Myers, Michael Quirouette
REBEL REBEL FULL CHORUS
Music and Lyrics: D. Bowie Arr: S. Teh
PPROGRAM ROGRAM
PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE) FULL CHORUS
Soloists: Lisa Hill, Parker Lyman
CHILDREN WILL LISTEN FULL CHORUS
WHAT ABOUT US FULL CHORUS
MAD WORLD THE TEEBEES
REACH CALAMITY’S CHILD
Words: Bono and The Edge
Music: U2 Arr: M. Brymer
From the musical “Into the Woods” Music and Lyrics: S. Sondheim Arr: M. Brymer
Music and Lyrics: A. Moore, S. Mac, J. McDaid Arr: M. Brymer
Soloist: Jessica Dusing
Soloist: Lyric Jones
Music and Lyrics: Roland Orzabal Arr: R. Emerson
Music and Lyrics: C. Dennis, A. Todd Arr. K. Bradley
Courtney Evans, Taylor Hanes, Shiela Jones, Christine Naber, Janeen Remington, Jen Rothstein
HIGHER GROUND CHORAL ENSEMBLE
BELIEVER FULL CHORUS
Music and Lyrics: S. Wonder Arr: P. Langford
Rachel Blum-Jose, Manny Gilmer, Mary Beth Pniewski, Brandon VanHouten, Andy Troxmondo, Eliza Turnage, Mary Watts, Lars Watts, Sophia Williams
Words and Music: D. Reynolds, D. Sermon, B. McKee, D. Platzman, J. Trantor, M. Larsson, R. Fredericksson Arr: M. Brymer
Soloist: Lars Watts
I WILL SURVIVE/SURVIVOR FULL CHORUS
As performed by the cast of Glee
Words and Music: D. Fekaris, F. Ferren, B. Knowles, A. Dent, M. Knowles Arr: A. Anders, P. Astrom
Soloists: Eliza Turnage, Lisa Nguyen
FRIENDS AND DONORS FRIENDS AND DONORS
We are deeply grateful to our loyal contributors who help keep us singing.
The individuals listed below have made a contribution of $25 or more in support of our organization. These contributions help defray the cost of music, contractual staff, and production costs.
Linda Brincat
Karen Brown
Al Bowen
Garry Campbell
Syd Diorio
Sharon and Jenn Early
Mark Gimby
Jennet Grebe
Mr. Hews
ML Hews
Angela Hollander
Annette Jacobsen
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Ally Financial
SPRING FLING SPONSORS
Auntie Annes - Royal Oak
Motor City Munchies
DJ BForeman
Bobby Jones III
Piera Karim
Nancy Laport
Chelsea Lonsdale
Denise Martin
Michele Merrit
Tam Nahra
Kim Nash
Gianna Petrilli
Angela Sekles
Laura Varga and Colette Jacobsen
Kim Whitney
RAFFLE SPONSORS
Adam Pruchnicki
Advance Care Planning
Barrel House
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Eve Organics Beauty
Mongers Provisions
Mother Handsome
Outdoor Adventure Center
Sing Out Detroit Chorus Members
Tappers Jewelers
WHY WE NEED YOU WHY WE NEED YOU
Sing Out Detroit is more than a chorus—we’re a chosen family using music to spread love, joy, and inclusion. But we can’t do it without you.
Ways to Support:
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Friends of SOD – One-time or monthly gifts go a long way.
In-Kind Gifts – Services, snacks, supplies we’re listening.
Social Fundraisers – Start one on Facebook or Insta.
Events & Campaigns – Join in, have fun, do good.
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Please consider a gift of $25 or more and become a Friend of Sing Out Detroit!
Use the QR code below or https://bit.ly/SODDonate
By supporting our chorus, you champion acceptance, love, and unity, enriching the cultural landscape and driving social change toward a more just and equitable world.
Reach out directly to discuss tailored sponsorship opportunities. Your support amplifies voices and fosters inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
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ROYAL OAK FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ROYAL OAK FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
320 W. 7TH ST 320 W. 7TH ST
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
6:30 PM - 6:30 PM8:30 PM 8:30 PM
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
WEEKLY REHEARSALS WEEKLY REHEARSALS SPRING AND WINTER CONCERTS SPRING AND WINTER CONCERTS OPTIONAL SPECIAL PERFORMANCES OPTIONAL SPECIAL PERFORMANCES LEARN FUN MUSIC AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS LEARN FUN MUSIC AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
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