Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco
| Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | LGCSF |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular |
| Occupation(s) | Choir |
| Instruments | ca. 35 voices |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Website | lgcsf.org |
| Members |
Artistic and Music Director William “Billy” Sauerland Operations Manager Alyssa Stone Assistant Music Director Paul G. McCurdy |
The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco (LGCSF) was founded in January, 1980, by Jon Reed Sims (1947–1984).[1] The world's first choral organization to use both "lesbian" and "gay" in its name, LGCSF is dedicated to building and enriching its communities through the universal language of music.
Selected Concerts
- BrokeBACH Mountain, November 18 and 19, 2011, Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA
- A Shameless Show of Holiday Shite, December 18 and 19, 2011, Martuni's Piano Bar, San Francisco, CA
- Love Bites, and so did the 80s, February 10, 11, and 12, 2012, Missional Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA
- World Premiere: A Harvey Milk Cantata, April 27, 2012, Lick-Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA
- 34th Annual Pride Concert: A Harvey Milk Cantata, June 22, 2012, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
- 35th Annual Pride Concert: Ripped From The Headlines! Music Celebrating LGBT Stories, June 22, 2013, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
- We Celebrate!, November 16, 2013, First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco, CA
- Swing Break, April 11 and 12, 2014, Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA
Leadership: Conductors
- Robin Kay (1980)
- Pat Parr
- Trent Morant
- Michael Carlson
- Jerry R. Foust
- Stephanie Lynne Smith (2002–2010)
- William “Billy” Sauerland (2011–present)[2]
Awards
- Best Concert, Cable Car Awards (multiple recipient)
- Bob Cramer Award for Excellence, Cable Car Awards, 1992
- Arts Excellence Award, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 1994
Recordings
- Together in Harmony (1994)
- Wish You Were Here (2000)
- 25th Anniversary (2005)
- Group Therapy (2005)
Affiliations
- Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses)
Notes and references
- ↑ Sims also founded the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
- ↑ William “Billy” Sauerland biography
See also
External links
- LGCSF official website
- GALA Choruses, Inc. official website
- LEGATO official website
