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 Joie Rey Cohen Assistant Music Director Paul G. McCurdy |
The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco (LGCSF) was founded in 1980[1] by Jon Reed Sims (1947–1984).[2][3] The world's first choral organization to use both "lesbian" and "gay" in its name,[4] 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
Music directors
- Robin Kay (1980)
- Pat Parr
- Trent Morant
- Michael Carlson
- Jerry R. Foust
- Stephanie Lynne Smith (2002–2010)
- William "Billy" Sauerland (2011–2017)[5][6]
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)[7]
Notes and references
- ↑ Ahlquist, Karen, ed. (2006). Chorus and Community, Volume 2. University of Illinois Press. p. 251. ISBN 9780252072840.
- ↑ "About Jon Sims". Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ↑ Sims also founded the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
- ↑ Bronner, Simon J. (March 4, 2015). Encyclopedia of American Folklife. Routledge. p. 484. ISBN 9781317471950.
- ↑ "History". Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ↑ Nugent, Michael (April 27, 2017). "Lesbian/gay chorus director stepping down". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ↑ "Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco". GALA Choruses. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
See also
External links
- Official website
- GALA Choruses, Inc. official website
- LEGATO official website
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