APRIL 10, 2021 Virtual Concert
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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 concert are still active today either as volunteers or singers and/or members of the Board of Directors. The CMC continues to nurture 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 another virus affecting not just our community but the world at large. The pearl is a symbol of longevity and is the traditional 30th anniversary gift. We celebrate our 30th anniversary with our aptly named Spring 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 you live in theaters and virtually in your home. Always forward looking, we can’t wait to perform for you 30 years from now in honor of our 60th “Diamond Anniversary”! Sincerely, Michael W.Hoffman President of the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have a deep understanding of the financial challenges we face — and of the solutions that can help meet those challenges. Call me today and let’s discuss how you can meet those challenges, too. Jim Conway Financial Advisor, Prudential Advisors CA License #0H60120 The Prudential Insurance Company of America 513-984-6600 [email protected] www.prudential.com/advisor/james-conway Prudential Advisors is a brand name of The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries. 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LEONARD, MD ADULT PSYCHIATRY Providing therapy and medication management for: •ADHD •Adjustment Disorders •Anxiety Disorders •Depression •LGBT Issues For information or to schedule an appointment call: 513.961.8861 Office located in Cincinnati’s Corryville neighborhood FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 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 Queens, 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 Great American Songbook! 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 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CMC SINGERS Our Mission: Through our music, we strive for excellence; support and nurture our members; entertain our audiences; and work for justice, inclusion and harmony between the LGBTQ+ community and the community at large. TENOR I TENOR II BARITONE BASS Damon Babbage Bob Amott Tim Butz Mike Butler* Andrew Fletcher Andrew Bell Victor Cabezas Rick Chizmadia Ransom Hudson* Jeromy Cannon Tim Doyle* Lonnie Clemmons Mark Johnson** Ryan Dittmer* Ethan Fletcher Michael Head Ed Wooten Chip Grant Bryan Goldman Dale Jenkins Derek Nolte Michael Hoffman Jonathan Kuehnle Patrick Proctor Colin Kelley David Major Dale Lykins Mark Wert** John Muller Dan Pohlman *Section Manager Bruce Preston **Section Leader Herbert Zeman IN MEMORIAM 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. Kirk Arnold Maurice Frey Jim Osburn Lee Ashcraft Richard Hadden John Oxner Jim Baird Wesley Hubbard David Parker Lonnie Ballard David Jackson Chris Petersen Julie Boudousquie Roger Jones John Petri Jim Castrup Jerry Kramer Christopher Proffit 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 John Farrell James Ochs Paul Freidrichs Paul Ortiz CMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Hoffman ................................................ President Bryan Goldman...................... VP Audience Development & Marketing Doug Ignatius .......................................VP Fund Development Bruce Preston ............................................. VP Membership Tim Butz........................................................Secretary Rick Ketterer .................................................... Treasurer Ron Clemons .............................Development & Planning Director At-Large Teddy Gumbleton . .Friends Damon Babbage ................................... Music Library/database Benjamin Schneider .........................Marketing Operations Manager Mike Butler Sean Owens 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 David Radtke.........................................Dance Choreography CMC STAFF Steve Milloy ...............................................Artistic Director Eric Knechtges ...................................Assistant Artistic Director Mark Johnson ................................2nd Assistant Artistic Director Brian Heim ...............................................Graphic Designer Brian Reynolds .....................................Database Administrator Ben Schneider.........................................Website Coordinator Stephen Hutzel and Steve Collins ..................................Historian MARKETING COMMITTEE Jeromy Cannon . .Facebook Ben Schneider..............................................Web and Email 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. WE DID IT! NEW FRESH SEAFOOD AVAILABLE IN OUR SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT 513-321-4328 3645 PAXTON AVE. • HYDE PARK SONG LIST