CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS

Sponsored by APRIL 10, 2021 Virtual Concert CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS

CELEBRATING 30 SEASONS OF CHANGING LIVES THROUGH SONG

PRESENTS

Steve Milloy Artistic Director

CONCERT SPONSORED BY:

The use of audio and/or video recording devices is strictly prohibited by U.S. Copyright Law

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus | PO Box 3061 | Cincinnati, OH 45201 | 513-542-2626 CINCINNATIMENSCHORUS.ORG LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

A little over 30 years ago, a handful of people envisioned a chorus for gay men and their supporters not only to make music but to make a community. That community provided a safe haven from a not so accepting world for members to be themselves as well as to nurture and support one another as they dealt with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. On December 19, 1991, approximately 60 men performed in front of an audience of mostly family and friends the premiere concert Tidings of Pride and Joy. Some of those same gentlemen who performed in that premiere ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE FINANCIAL concert are still active today either as volunteers or singers and/or members of the Board of Directors. The CMC continues to nurture NEEDS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. and support its members with virtual rehearsals and social events that keep us connected. At the same time, the CMC continues to serve the community by presenting virtual concerts as we once again deal with As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have a deep another virus affecting not just our community but the world at large. understanding of the financial challenges we face — and of the The pearl is a symbol of longevity and is the traditional 30th anniversary solutions that can help meet those challenges. Call me today and gift. We celebrate our 30th anniversary with our aptly named Spring let’s discuss how you can meet those challenges, too. concert String of Pearls. You’ll hear some beloved standards, along with some “new” ones as our gift to you for your love and support of the CMC over these past three decades. We are honored to have been part of the Cincinnati performing arts scene and to be able to perform for Jim Conway you live in theaters and virtually in your home. Always forward looking, Financial Advisor, Prudential Advisors we can’t wait to perform for you 30 years from now in honor of our 60th CA License #0H60120 “Diamond Anniversary”! The Prudential Insurance Company of America 513-984-6600 [email protected] Sincerely, www.prudential.com/advisor/james-conway Michael W.Hoffman President of the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

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Who knew?

Who knew that a year ago the whole world would be shut down? I didn’t. We were preparing to perform in a joint charity concert with Southern Gateway Chorus quickly followed by our Spring concert God Save the , a salute to iconic songs and stars of the UK… when it all went bust. Poof.

So here we are, just over a year later. CMC is still going. We are thriving and surviving thanks to you, our supporters. By the completion of this concert, we will have produced or been involved in fifteen virtual videos. That’s a lot of content!

For this concert, we have culled three classic recordings from CMC’s Thirteenth season (13 going on 30? Anyone?), with new videos choreographed and produced by Darnell Pierre Benjamin (of Pones) and local theatre actor/director/choreographer David Radtke. We are lucky enough to have two video producers in our ranks: Bob Amott and Eric Knechtges, who helped make this transition to virtual productions much easier than it could have been.

And what about the music? It’s the ! This is our heritage, the popular music that started here and influenced the world. And its influence continues to this day.

I have read (Wikipedia, y’all) that the era of the Great American Songbook starts around 1920 and ends roughly around 1950-1960. Hogwash. That would leave out so much Broadway, Motown, and other pop songs that will continue indefinitely in Karaoke halls around the world. Sweet Caroline, anyone? My Girl? I Will Survive? Theme from New, York, New, York? Fancy? Push It? Let It Go… you get the idea.

All that to say, grab a drink and a snack, relax in the best seat in your house, and enjoy String of Pearls.

Steve Milloy Artistic Director, Cincinnati Men’s Chorus CMC SINGERS CMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Hoffman ...... President Our Mission: Through our music, we strive for excellence; support and Bryan Goldman ...... VP Audience Development & Marketing nurture our members; entertain our audiences; and work for justice, Doug Ignatius ...... VP Fund Development inclusion and harmony between the LGBTQ+ community and the Bruce Preston ...... VP Membership community at large. Tim Butz ...... Secretary Rick Ketterer ...... Treasurer TENOR I TENOR II BARITONE BASS Ron Clemons ...... Development & Planning Director Damon Babbage Bob Amott Tim Butz Mike Butler* At-Large Andrew Fletcher Andrew Bell Victor Cabezas Rick Chizmadia Teddy Gumbleton ...... Friends Ransom Hudson* Jeromy Cannon Tim Doyle* Lonnie Clemmons Damon Babbage ...... Music Library/database Mark Johnson** Ryan Dittmer* Ethan Fletcher Michael Head Benjamin Schneider ...... Marketing Operations Manager Ed Wooten Chip Grant Bryan Goldman Dale Jenkins Derek Nolte Michael Hoffman Jonathan Kuehnle Mike Butler Patrick Proctor Colin Kelley David Major Sean Owens Dale Lykins Mark Wert** John Muller Dan Pohlman *Section Manager Bruce Preston **Section Leader Herbert Zeman CMC PRODUCTION STAFF Steve Milloy ...... Artistic Director, Music and Video Editor Bruce Preston ...... 1st Production Manager Ron Shaw ...... 2nd Production Manager Michael Butler ...... Video Production Intake Manager Bob Amott ...... Music Video Production Eric Knechtges ...... Music Video Production Darnell Benjamin ...... Dance Choreography IN MEMORIAM David Radtke ...... Dance Choreography

The CMC is forever grateful for those with whom we have shared the stage over the years, but are no longer with us. We know that when we take the stage, we bring with us their passion for our mission. When we sing, it is not just with our voice, but theirs as well. We remember them and acknowledge their contributions to our musical family. CMC STAFF Steve Milloy ...... Artistic Director Eric Knechtges ...... Assistant Artistic Director Kirk Arnold Maurice Frey Jim Osburn Lee Ashcraft Richard Hadden John Oxner Mark Johnson ...... 2nd Assistant Artistic Director Jim Baird Wesley Hubbard David Parker Brian Heim ...... Graphic Designer Lonnie Ballard David Jackson Chris Petersen Brian Reynolds ...... Database Administrator Julie Boudousquie Roger Jones John Petri Ben Schneider ...... Website Coordinator Jim Castrup Jerry Kramer Christopher Proffit Stephen Hutzel and Steve Collins ...... Historian Tyler Collins Joan Lang Lloyd Reeves Richard Ian Cotterill Rolley Lindsey Bill Rice Larry Crozier Matthew Lucia Ruth Rowan Kenneth DeLong Keith Markins Jim Swanson John Dempsey Ken McCallister Vernon Lee Turner Bo England Brett McDougall Tom Vaughn MARKETING COMMITTEE John Farrell James Ochs Jeromy Cannon ...... Facebook Paul Freidrichs Paul Ortiz Ben Schneider ...... Web and Email WE DID IT! NEW FRESH SEAFOOD AVAILABLE IN OUR SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT

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JUNE 26, 2021 The eXtravaganza that is Broadway will be celebrated. Join us as we explore the many GLBT+ contributions to showtunes. GLBT+ composers, themes, and characters. All of your favorites plus a few rare ones. You’ll want to sing along….and we won’t stop you. SONG LIST DANCERS

String of Pearls ...... Jerry Gray and Eddie DeLange Dancers arranged by Eric Knechtges With Renate Wachter Thomas, acoustic bass and Brian Malone, drums Tenderly: Paloma Santos-Maddox and Sharisse Santos Tenderly ...... Walter Gross & Jack Lawrence Trisha and Fitz from the Summer 2004 concert, Everything’s Coming Up Rosie! Lindsey Mercer and Erin McCamley arranged by David Maddux Parker Guidry and Royen Kent Darnell Pierre Benjamin and Keith Faber Fever ...... Eddie Cooley & Otis Blackwell Choreographed by Darnell Pierre Benjamin arr. Knechtges , sung by Some Guys

Straighten Up and Fly Right: Straighten Up and Fly Right ...... & Brian Anderson, tap dancer and choreographer from the Summer 2004 concert, Everything’s Coming Up Rosie! arranged by Steve Milloy Take the A Train: Darnell Pierre Benjamin Moon River ...... Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer Montez Jenkins arr. Milloy, sung by The Queensmen Michael Wright Ian Forsgren Take the A Train ...... Billy Strayhorn from the Spring 2004 concert, Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! arr. Milloy Choreographed by Darnell Pierre Benjamin

I Wanna Dance With Somebody: I Wanna Dance with Somebody ...... George Merrill & Shannon Rubicam arr. Knechtges Bruce Preston Doug Ignatius Brynn Jeffrey Pitzer The use of audio and/or video recording devices Vince Berry is strictly prohibited by U.S. Copyright Law Mark Johnson Mark Wert Michael Hoffman Ethan Fletcher Andrew Fletcher THE QUEENSMEN Mike Butler Natalia Jordan Katie Johnson Andrew Bell Bryan Goldman Matt Luthanen Mike Butler Michael Head Patrick Proctor A very special thank you to Richard Cooke and the staff of e19 Tim Butz Ransom Hudson Jonathan Roberts for the use of their fabulous new space. Lonnie Clemmons John Muller Ed Wooten Mark Johnson Colin Kelley Mark Wert

SOME GUYS

Andrew Bell Ransom Hudson Ed Wooten Victor Cabezas John Muller Mark Wert Lonnie Clemmons Patrick Proctor BIOGRAPHIES Need a vacation? We thought you might. Steve Milloy, Artistic Director Currently serving as the artistic director of the Cincinnati Men’s Back by popular demand, the Chorus and music director at St. John United Church of Christ in Cincinnati Men’s Chorus announces Bellevue, KY., Steve Milloy (b. 1965) has spent over three decades coaching and directing singers in schools, churches, theaters, and our fabulous Sonoma Vacation Raffle! concert stages across the United States. He has performed in many This vacation package includes: venues: theme parks, entertaining troops overseas, TV and radio, and singing with the acclaimed a cappella octet, Pieces of 8. Nowadays Steve is • Airfare for two to Sonoma County, a much sought-after conductor, clinician, composer, and arranger in the US and California abroad. He has also directed the Martin Luther King Coalition Chorale and the • Use of a rental car Diverse City Youth Chorus. • One week at a fabulous guest house With Dr. Charles Beale, he co-authored the books Popular Voiceworks 1, 2 and the in beautiful and romantic Sonoma recently published Popular Voiceworks at Christmas for Oxford University Press. County, California His original choral work, Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream premiered in January of 2017 and has been performed by several GALA choruses across the The drawing for this fabulous vacation United States. You can find several of his arrangements & compositions at www. getaway will occur in July 2021. One sheetmusicplus.com. winner will be selected. Steve received a BA in Music from Miami University and a MM in Conducting from the University of Cincinnati/College-Conservatory of Music. Visit www.cincinnatimenschorus.org

Jeffrey Johnson Sign Language Interpreter Jeffrey Johnson brings the music of the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing through American Sign Language. He has been working as a Sign Language Interpreter Since 1990. He carries National Certification for interpreting, has a Bachelors of Science in Special Education-Interpreting from The University of Cincinnati. Jeffrey attended and completed The Theatre Frustrated by your business’s Development Fund’s Interpreting for The Theatre program at The Juilliard School in NYC. He is a co-founder for SignCinnati. He currently works for technology solutions? HCESC full time as an interpreter in the Educational setting. He also interprets in various community settings; however his true passion is interpreting for the Theatre, Music and The Arts. For the past 14 years he has interpreted for various theatres and Art events. Some of the shows and events have included, Closing Ceremonies for World Choir Games, The Monkeys, RENT, Tick, Tick Boom, Avenue Q, Spring Awakening, Carrie the Musical, Guys and Dolls, Business Website Angels In America-Millennium Approaches, Angels In America Perestroika, A Phone Systems Design Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, The Sound of Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Love! Valor! Compassion!, Corpus Christi, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. He is excited to be working with Cincinnati Men’s Chorus. Jeffrey would like to dedicate each performance to the memory of Alan Champion, interpreter, colleague, friend, teacher and mentor.

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MAESTRO $1000 - 2499 Dan Brown and Mark Haggard Dale Jenkins John Muller Bob Amott and Janice Flanagan Duane Lewis Stephen Brown and Edward Slater Gregory Frey Sophia McAllister Mark Johnson and Mark Wert Become a Friend of the CMC and show your Pride Bruce Preston and Doug Ignatius Christopher Mcknight Gary Wooley by making a tax deductible donation! VIRTUOSO $500 - 999 Your gift helps us to continue our united goal of inclusion, education and Kevin R Bleyle Michael Hoffman and Scott Slomsky Terence Milligan representation for the GLBT+ communities. Michael Butler Ransom Hudson and Keith Parker Christine Muller-Held Visit cincinnatimenschorus.org/support-arts-in-cincinnati/ Lonnie Clemmons Janet Ignatius Michael Palmer Eric Edwards Paul and Judith McKnight Andrew Bell and Joseph Previte The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus is a non-profit organization under IRS code 501(c) Charles Grant and Dan Lyons Daniel Meiners Carol Steger (3). Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. All of us in the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus would like to thank those who support us through their PRODUCER $250 - 499 tax-deductible contributions to the Friends of CMC donor program. Theo Baldwin Adam Case Kent Peterson Jerry Barge Patrick Coyle Dan Pohlman It may surprise you to know that performance income accounts for only about Elzie Barker Corwin Croy and Rita Dietrich Peter Quinnan 30% of our total revenue. That is why our Friends of CMC program is so im- Allen Bernard Kevin Maness Brian Reynolds and Justin Reynolds portant to us. Without the generosity of our supporters, we would not be able Craig Brinkman David Major and Steve Milloy John Shumate and Matt Hengle produce the high quality performances our audiences have come to expect. Timothy Butz and Richard Young Sean Owens Herb Zeman and Jeffrey Harwood Nor would we be able to continue to serve as the most visible and vocal GLBT organization in the Tri-State area. DIRECTOR $150 - 249 Maureen Andreadis Bryan Goldman John Lyons John Spencer If you are current supporter, we thank you and ask that you consider increasing Sofia Andreadis Ray Gooch Mary Manera Melissa Stephens your level of giving when your renewal anniversary comes around. If you are Keith Armour Kent Grimes John Mann and Bob Ott Chris Stewart not a current Friends of CMC member, we hope that you will consider us worthy Randy Askin Teddy Gumbleton Leslie Marmor Elizabeth Sypolt of your support by making your tax-deductible donation now. Doug Baldridge Lynn Hailey Thomas Mattingly Shane Talbott Jacob Bastien Keith Haithcock Judy McBride Gregory Terhune and Bo DIRECTOR ($150 - $249) June Bell Matthew Hamparian Matthew McFee Wachendorf Recognition in CMC concert programs Lisa Berning Carolyn Harmann John Miller Renate Thomas Todd Bezold Nancy Harrington Karen Morgan Sheldon Thomas PRODUCER ($250 - $499) Tom and Nancy Brinker Michael Head and Tom Carter Josh Neumeyer Carolyn S. 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Roane Andrew Weiss Same as Virtuoso level + Lisa Drake Louise Lawarre Jonathan and Audrae Roberts Jeanne Willis 4 complimentary tickets per season concert Bill Eadie Bruce Lazarus and Catherine Roma Laura Witmer Priority seating at CMC subscription concerts Haley Elkins Phil Weintraub Michelle Sallee Patty Wolff Mark Ellis Diana Porter and Len Webb John Sandman Karen and Stu Zanger DIVA ($2,500 +) Jacquelyn Ferguson Norman Lewis Michael Schell Same as Maestro level + Julia Fisher Jack Liles Diana Schneider 6 complimentary tickets per season concert Mary and Jay R. Gilbert Joseph Link Michael Skidmore Invitation to attend a CMC rehearsal to see a concert in the works Robert Glor Keith London Liz Snider 30 minute performance by our small ensemble ‘The Queen’s Singers’ (subject to availability) OTHER Molly Ahlman Julie Harmon Jay Mantle Natalie Schoenfeld Stan Arnold Trish Hart Cheryl Marshall Michael Schrader Monica Barrier Linda S Heery Diana Martens Amy Seese Karen Beckett Roland Hirth David and James Martin Anne Septic George and Donna Behrend Julie Holtman Koschoreck Lois Shegog Sara Bijayananda Nancy C. Huck Michael McGrae Sharon Shelton Jason Bockis Donald Hurd Kari McLean David Short Shop online and help the CMC! David Boorman Jeffrey Ignatius Martha McLeod William Siller Just go to the Amazon website via smile.amazon.com Joshua Boyes Julia Indalecio Beth Mindlin Christopher Sluder and sign in as you normally would. Debra Caron Charlyn Jackson Tamilyn Moore Rafm Steingrimsson Gerald Clark Richard Jaeggi Jamie Morgan Jennifer Stephens Follow the instructions to search for our organization. (Please note that once Kathleene Clark Jana Johnson Leslie Murray Dave Stevens Suzanne Clem Russell Johnson Patrick Muzic Dee Stinnette you hit search, you will find us listed as “Queen City Performing Arts”. Judi Cogen Lynn Kato Tony Nalley Ken Stratman Or go to: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1374671 Morgan Coleman Jane Kay Rebecca Pace Brian Taylor Lesa Combs Bruce Kazich Phil Penny Jami Thompson Click to register and that’s it! Reina and Luke Dickey and John Keegan Sheryl Pockrose Barbara Tobias Turner Lynn Kohler Garry Pregler Beverly Toon Just remember to bookmark “smile.amazon.com” so that Betty Digges Diana L Kohler Patrick Quinn Katherine Treas everytime you shop there, the CMC will earn money. 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This list includes financial and in-kind contributions to all Cincinnati Men’s Chorus fundraisers and projects from 1/1/20 - 3/12/21. We apologize for any errors or omissions. The list is updated prior to every subscription FILL YOUR CART, SUPPORT CMC concert. All CMC members are also Friends of the Chorus at the Mentor level or higher. For information about becoming a Friend of CMC, visit www. Are you looking for a super simple way to help out CMC? How does this cincinnatimenschorus.org or e-mail [email protected]. sound: Shop, Swipe, Done! Yes! It’s that easy! Through Kroger’s Community Rewards program, every time you use your Kroger Rewards card to accumulate points, (which you still keep!), you can also be making a donation to the CMC! No extra spending, cards, or effort needed on your part! Just shop, swipe, and spend as you normally would, and CMC benefits! It couldn’t be easier!! Buy gift cards to your favorite businesses (Best Buy, Netflix, Apple, etc) at Kroger, and receive points, benefit CMC, and PFLAG Cincinnati is a avoid incurring any extra expense by having to drive from place to place to pick up gift cards! non-profit organization of To enroll or re-enroll CMC as your beneficiary organization, just follow volunteers who offer support for these simple steps: LGBTQ+ individuals, families 1. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com, click on and friends in a safe and caring Cincinnati, Ohio, and “enroll” or “re-enroll” environment. 2. Follow the instructions for signing in (Please note…if you are new to Kroger. com, you will need to set up your account, it only takes a second! Virtual meetings 7 pm 3. To find your desired organization (Cincinnati Men’s Chorus), simply type in our 2nd Tuesdays & 4th Wednesdays name, or enter #82515 and click search. www.pflagcinci.org 4. Select “Cincinnati Men’s Chorus” [email protected] 5. Click “Save” Facebook: PFLAG Cincinnati See? We told you it was easy! Phone: Call 211 & ask for the Now, every time you shop at Kroger, everyone wins! PFLAG number. PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS

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