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The Sing-Along THE SING-ALONG JUNE 26, 8 P.M. JUNE 27, 3 P.M. + 8 P.M. NOURSE THEATER Achieving financial harmony Dan Joraanstad congratulates the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus on an exciting journey of musical excellence. Dan’s been an SFGMC singer and board member. Today he enjoys being a volunteer and cheering from the audience. Dan’s unwavering commitment to leadership, creativ- ity and excellence have helped him make a sustained contribution to SFGMC. These same qualities are at work in his business life. Since 1996, Dan’s clients have enjoyed the same level of commit- ment to excellence in his financial management as he’s wisely guided their investments through boom times and rocky shoals alike. To envision how your financial life will harmonize with the journey of life — call Dan today. Dan Joraanstad, Senior Vice President – Investments 415-395-2508 • 1-800-634-4965 555 California Street, Suite 2300 [email protected] San Francisco, CA 94104 www.danjoraanstad.wfadv.com Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. 1014-02327 10/14 SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS DR. TIMOTHY SEELIG, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR THE SING-ALONG presented by JUNE 26, 8 P.M. | JUNE 27, 3 P.M. + 8 P.M. NOURSE THEATER Bell ad - SFGMC 2015.06 Elton singalong_Layout 1 6/15/15 4:37 PM Page 1 Tonight the spotlight is on all of us. It’s the night we get to sing along with the S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus . and Elton! BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS M O M E N T U M F O R L I F E ® Investment Management n Financial Planning n Career/Life Coaching bellinvest.com SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS 398 11th Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94103 415.865.3650 415.865.3655 • fax [email protected] BOARD OF Dear Friends, DIRECTORS Elton John’s music has often been described as the “soundtrack of our lives.” + that it is. Very few artists have remained at the very top of their creative Justin Taylor, chair game for five decades — Barbra, Cher, + Julie (Andrews) to name a few. But Dennis Stradford, vice chair what sets Elton apart is the fact that not only did he perform the “soundtrack William Vigna, treasurer of our lives,” he composed it! Sal Baglieri, secretary Cynthia Cooper Sir Elton’s first album came out in 1969. Now 45 years later, he + his incredible lyricist Bernie Taupin are still going strong! Daniel P. Aaron Gregory Marks Tonight we need more from you, our audience, than we normally do. Of course we hope for the usual things – thunderous applause, assorted bravos Jeffrey Huang + bravas, standing ovations – you know the drill! Mark Delgado But this experience is different. We want you to feel completely free to sing Melané Ali along, clap along, maybe even get up out of your chairs + dance along! Mike Bernard Tonight is for you to experience Elton John with all of the rights thereunto Peter Drake appertaining – wild + crazy, soulful + beautiful! It’s a party! Steve Burton Most of all, get ready for a walk down memory lane — the proverbial yellow Steve Gallagher brick road — with us as your guides. Steve Huffines We are ready + hope you are, too! Trudi Loscotoff LEADERSHIP TEAM Steve Gallagher, Dr. Timothy Seelig membership president Glenn DeSandre PS. Make your plans now to join us for Season 38 starting with the 10th Raymond Gonzales anniversary of Crescendo October 11! Rylan Carpena Scott Mills PRESENTED BY The performances of San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus are brought to you with the support and enthusiasm of… SEASON SPONSORS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF SFGMC ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Congratulations to Timothy Pavek for accomplishing two major milestones in 2015 Ten Years of hard work, dedication and commitment to both our firm and our clients AND Twenty Years of hard work, dedication And commitment to the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Carpenter/RobbinsCarpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate, Inc. crcre.com TEAM SFGMC TIM SEELIG artistic director & conductor Thom Vindiola managing director In addition to conducting the San Francisco Gay Wil Wright Men’s Chorus, Dr. Seelig keeps a busy schedule with administrative coordinator appearances around the world. He is the Conductor Emeritus of the Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas, Texas, Miles Walls which he conducted for 20 years. He holds four development coordinator degrees including Doctor of Musical Arts + the Diploma Lynden Bair from the prestigious Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. artistic coordinator He has seven books + DVDs on choral technique. He Peter Zimmerman has conducted at Carnegie Hall + Lincoln Center annually since 1991. As a singer, marketing manager he performed world premieres by John Corigliano, Conrad Susa + Peter Schickele Tony McIntosh (P.D.Q. Bach) in addition to making his European operatic debut as the lead baritone box office & in the Swiss National Opera, + solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall. He is noted in the merchandise manager Guinness Book of World Records for conducting the Longest Choral Concert in History Melvin Fujikawa (20+ hours) + he carried the Olympic torch. His recordings have reached the Billboard member services manager Top Ten classical chart and, most recently won an Independent Music Award for I Am Barbara Keller Harvey Milk. He has been featured in two PBS documentaries, the first of which won accountant an Emmy for Best Documentary. Known for his enthusiasm + sense of humor, Grammy Magazine writes, “Dr. Seelig takes eclecticism to new heights.” Fanfare Magazine writes “He raises singers from the ranks of amateur to receiving wide recognition ENSEMBLE for excellent performances of appealing, fresh repertoire.” The New York Times calls DIRECTORS Seelig an “expressive performer,” + the Fort Worth Star Telegram quips, “Seelig slices a thick cut of ham.” He is married to Dan England + is the proud grandfather of the Eric Carlson amazing Clara Skye + Eden Mae. the lollipop guild Carl Pantle vocal minority CARL PANTLE principal accompanist Sanford Smith music director, vocal minority SWAG Carl is a vocal coach, accompanist + singer who frequently works with San Francisco Opera, West Bay Opera, Opera San Jose + the Bay Area Summer Opera Theatre Institute. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Merola Program at the San Francisco Opera Center. Carl studied voice + choral conducting at Brigham Young University + soon after returned to the Bay Area to pursue vocal coaching + accompanying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Carl has appeared as a vocalist with SFGMC on numerous occasions + appeared at Lincoln Center as accompanist for Dr. Seelig in The Wisdom of Old Turtle in 2011. Carl has collaborated with some of the finest talent Broadway has to offer, including Daniel Reichard, Keala Settle, Julia Murney, Alysha Umphress + Laura Benanti. Most recently, Carl was named the Music Director for The Oakland-East Bay Gay Men's Chorus + is looking forward to their upcoming concert, Divas. oebgmc.org LYNDEN BAIR associate accompanist Lynden is a pianist, singer, actor + a longtime resident of San Francisco. Local audiences most recently saw him as concert programs the leader of the band The Angry Inch in Boxcar Theatre's designed + published by farewell revival of their acclaimed productions of Hedwig + the Angry Inch. Hailing from a farm town in Northern Utah, VIA MEDIA Lynden attended the University of Northern Colorado on a performance scholarship Robert Sokol + is known for his knowledge of + experience in musical theatre. He is currently the Ron Willis Principal Accompanist for the Oakland East Bay Gay Men's Chorus + has worked with a variety of vocal groups + theatre organizations in the Bay Area. He recently added 415.552.8040 vocal arranger to his resume, providing original arrangements performed by SFGMC [email protected] at last year's Dazzle: Broadway...Our Way concert. In addition to being the Associate Accompanist, Lynden has been a featured vocal soloist with the Chorus at Davies © Copyright 2015 Caselli Partners LLC All Rights Reserved Symphony Hall, the Castro Theatre + on tour. ABOUT SFGMC MISSION The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus creates extraordinary musical experiences that inspire community, activism + compassion. VISION A world inspired + unified by the music we create. VALUES We believe in the transformative power of music to heal, to enlighten + to foster unity. We embrace the life affirming changes we create within + beyond our chorus community. We evolve society’s views toward LGBT people through our commitment to excellence. We honor all who came before us + whose sacrifices made it possible for us to raise our voices. CONNECT WITH US! Follow the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus online + keep updated on our special events + social opportunities all year long: • Join our email list at sfgmc.org • Follow our official Facebook fan page at facebook.com/sfgmc • Watch videos from concerts, rehearsals + special featured guests on YouTube at youtube.com/sfgmcvideo • Tweet with us on Twitter @SFGMC ONONSHOW! SHOW! WITHWITH THETHE JOIN US FOR SEASON 38 DEC. 11 + 12, APRIL 14 + 15, JUNE 24 + 25, 2015 2016 2016 "HEARTH "HEROES" "HEART- AND HOME" Louise M. Davies THROBS" Symphony Hall The Nourse Theater The Nourse Theater SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE AUG. 1 VISIT WWW.SFGMC.ORG Open rehearsals are Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. We will be auditioning new singers only once during Season SING 38 and invite you to join us. To book an audition and WITH US! for more details, visit sfgmc.org. TAKE US HOME WITH YOU TONIGHT Be the first to own our brand-new recording from our amazing spring concert Available in the lobby or online at sfgmc.org songs of LOVE and LIFE featuring Jake Heggie’s For a Look or a Touch and the world premiere of #twitterlieder at Davies Symphony Hall.
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