Color Guard MembersTPMC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of

HanesBrands, Inc. Matching Grants ProgramWachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Wachovia Foundation Volunteer Grants Program

Patron Sponsors as of May 16, 2007

RED BANNER ($1500 or more)Alexis Kiger

George A. Propst

ORANGE BANNER ($1000 - $1499)Hugh A. Barton & David Williams

Archie Carter & Mike Joyce

YELLOW BANNER ($500 - $999)Abbotswood at Irving Park in Appreciation of NoteWorthy

Frank Benedetti & Gary TrowbridgeScott J. & Mary Farley Vanderlinden in Appreciation of NoteWorthy

GREEN BANNER ($300 - $499)Chrissy Olson

Rodney Ouzts & Massimo FantechiPaul Musick, Randy Gooch & Daniel Edwards in Memory of Shirley Mae Smith

BLUE BANNER ($100 - $299)Anonymous in Honor of Anthony Dean Moore

Barry Shoemaker Interior Transformations

Board of Directors

NoteWorthy

Triad Pride Men’s ChorusTenor 1

Norman Chavis, Winston-SalemSteven Custer, LexingtonBilly Erwin, GreensboroMatt Haynes, Whitsett

Robert Jordan, Winston-Salem Alexis G. Kiger, Greensboro

Anthony Dean Moore, Greensboro

Tenor 2Randy Benitez, Winston-Salem

Jeffrey L. Carrick, Greensboro Kiyoshi Carter, GreensboroBrent Dawson, Greensboro

Micky Henderson, GreensboroJack Register, Greensboro

George Schilling, Greensboro

BaritoneJeff Banner, Winston-SalemMichael Grant, Greensboro

Eric Hiatt, GreensboroBrian McMath, Greensboro

George A. Propst, Winston-Salem Eric Stainbrook, Winston-Salem

BassJeff Aguiar, GreensboroGray King, Boonville

Donald O. Miller, Jr., Winston-SalemPaul Musick, High Point

Bradley “BK” Price, GreensboroDavid Swift, Winston-SalemBlake Williams, Thomasville

Denotes Section Leader

Woodson E. Faulkner, II – Artistic Director/ConductorFounding conductor of the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus, Mr. Faulkner is a graduate of GreensboroCollege with a Bachelor of Music degree. Mr. Faulkner has also pursued advanced study inchoral conducting and voice training at UNCG. He has recently been appointed Organist/Director of Music at Wake Forest University Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. He had previouslyserved at Congregational UCC (Greensboro) for 13 ½ years. Mr. Faulkner is also Accompanistand Assistant Director for the Burlington Boys Choir with tours to New York, Atlanta, Toronto,and Mexico, and is Music Director/Arranger for the Touring Theatre Ensemble of NC. Hisprofessional credits include an appearance conducting TPMC at the International Festival ofGay and Lesbian Choruses (GALA) in Montreal, and at the regional conference in Cincinnati,OH. He has also sung professionally under the direction of Robert Shaw at Carnegie Hall andhas performed as singer/assistant director of The Desert Chorale of Santa Fe, NM in foursummer seasons. Mr. Faulkner currently sings with the Bel Canto Company of Greensboro andhas appeared numerous times with the ensemble as a soloist. He also holds a Certificate inNon-Profit Management from Duke University.

Mario Capano – Assistant Director/AccompanistMario Capano has served as pianist with the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus since the spring of 2000and was appointed assistant conductor in 2004. He also directs NoteWorthy, the small vocalensemble comprised of members of TPMC. He has performed extensively with both groupslocally as well as in GALA choral festivals in Cincinnati, Montreal, and Kansas City. Marioholds music degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Yale. He has studied at the American Conservatoryin Fontainebleau, France, and at the famous Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He began hiscareer as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist at Carnegie Mellon and Chatham College inPittsburgh, where he also did concerts and radio broadcasts with Dear Friends, ensemble-in-residence at the University of Pittsburgh. With the Robert Page Festival Singers he hasconcertized in Russia, Finland, Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland. In 2003 he accepted aninvitation to perform chamber music at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. In addition, hehas completed several choral arrangements for men’s voices and has composed “EverydayPeople,” an anthem to equality that was commissioned by Triad Equality Alliance.

Jeff BannerRandy BenitezBrent DawsonMichael Grant

Robert JordanAnthony Dean Moore

Bradley “BK” PriceGeorge A. Propst

Mario Capano, Director/Accompanist

Warren KesslerPresident

Paul MusickVice President

Tom HardinExecutive Secretary

Tony LeTrent-JonesAdministrative Secretary

Woodson E. Faulkner, II, Artistic DirectorMario Capano, Assistant Director

DIVALICIOUS

Divas from the Classical Era

Nothing Goes Down Like Wine W.A. Mozart

Allegro from “Water Music” G.F. Handel

Lambscapes E.L. BarnesAnthony Moore, soloist

Vogue in the illusion of Madonna a la Marie Antoinette

Divas from the American SongbookMario Swings Mario Capano - Piano

It Don’t Mean a Thing Duke EllingtonArr. Mark Riese

What’ll I Do Irving BerlinSteven Custer, soloist

Arr. by Mark Riese

At Last Harry Warren & Mack GordonRainee Perdue

Triad Idol Winner 2006

Le Jazz Hot - “Victor/Victoria” Henry ManciniArr. by Chris Anthony

Not While I’m Around - “Sweeney Todd” Stephen SondheimArr. by David W. Fox

Somewhere - “West Side Story” Leonard Bernstein

INTERMISSIONDivas on Stage Various Writers

Arr. by David Maddux

Ethel Merman There’s No Business “Annie Get Your Gun”Some People “Gypsy”

Elaine Page With One Look “Sunset Boulevard”

Liza Minelli Maybe This Time “Caberet”

Bernadette Peters Time Heals Everything “Mack & Mabel”

Peggy Lee Fever

Ella Fitzgerald Lady Be Good

Patsy Cline She’s Got YouWalking After Midnight – NoteWorthyCrazy - Randy Benitez, soloist

Judy Garland Somewhere Over the Rainbow – NoteWorthyGet HappyBlues In the NightYou Made Me Love You – NoteWorthyHappy Days Are Here Again

Our Love is Soaring Across the Land Words by Holly NearMusic by Jeff Langley

Rainee Perdue, soloist

Her Name Is Barbra BeautifulMy ManMy Heart Belongs To Me

Stage band: Sheila Kleinfelter (bass guitar), Jon-Marc Dale (drums)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Vogue female illusionist: Byron Grimes

Water Music streamer handler: Mark Long

Streamers provided by: Brian McMath & Kiyoshi Carter

Doug PageTreasurer

Bradley “BK” PriceSinger Liaison

Micky HendersonAssistant Singer Liaison

Wendy Lavine Rodney Ouzts Matt Strupp Amy Wood

Marty BergmanFrank Calhoun

Mark ClineMichael K. Curtis

Frank DelfinoWayne Duckworth & Larry King

Chris & Lou EastDr. Daniel Edge & A. J. WolffRoland J. Gay & John Owens

Jack HullBurch F. Johnson

Ronald P. Johnson & Bill RoaneRaymond C. Jones

Robert JordanJohn Lalonde

Mary Joe LentzTony LeTrent-Jones

Matt & Juanita LojkoJohnny McGee & Bruce Thede

Richard MockDoug Page & Jamie Firth

Phillip A. PearmanKenny Russell

Matt Strupp & Evan EakersJay Vernon

Anna Voytek & Chanda FausphoulRobert H. WagnerJim Wilkinson, III

Robert WinsorSue Zimmerman

PURPLE BANNER ($50-$99)Louann Clarke

Donald Draggoo InteriorsRetta Gray

Wilson JeffreysLyn Koonce & Sharon Gray

Susan L. LoweKaren F. Pirello

Carol Reed & Marsha WaltersMilton & Frankie Rhodes

Eugene SimpsonHubert D. Womack

Wachovia Bank & Trust in Memory of Betty S. Jordan

SPECIAL FRIENDS:Mike Barringer & Jeff Everett

James R. Joplin & Roger K. BuggéMartha Eakes in Honor of Warren Kessler

Margaret MolpusDan & Laura PierceJ. Katherine Waldo

Food LionShop & Share Program

LionShop and Share allows you to contribute to TPMC. Each time you shop at FoodLion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated toTPMC. LionShop & Share is a way of helping you help your community grow andprosper. Visit our web site (www.triadpridemenschorus.org/fundraiser) to sign up.

Color Guard Recognition Program

The annual patronage campaign of the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus givesindividuals and businesses in the community an opportunity to make annualtax-deductible contributions to help defray the financial obligations for TPMC.Our fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. The organization recognizes the importanceof our patrons whose contributions are the foundation of our ongoing success.Our levels of recognition symbolize the six colors of the pride flag which representsthe gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Color Guard membersare recognized in all concert programs and official TPMC publications.

Red Banner ($1,500 or more) – Patron will receive ten complimentary ticketsto any concert.

Orange Banner ($1,000-$1,499) – Patron will receive eight complimentarytickets to any concert.

Yellow Banner ($500-$999) – Patron will receive six complimentary ticketsto any concert and six tickets to the sponsors’ appreciation reception.

Green Banner ($300-$499) – Patron will receive four complimentary ticketsto any concert.

Blue Banner ($100-$299) – Patron will receive two complimentary ticketsto any concert.

Purple Banner ($50-$99) – Recognition in TPMC publications.

Thank you for your generous support.

Our MissionTriad Pride Men’s Chorus performs choral music to entertain, to enlighten,

and to enrich while promoting equality and social justice for all peopleregardless of sexual orientation or gender identity - fostering pride,

understanding and acceptance.

How to Contact UsIf you would like to contribute to TPMC, sing in the chorus or send us

comments, please contact us through:Email: contact@triadpridemenschorus.org

Telephone: 336-333-1024Website: www.triadpridemenschorus.org

Regular mail: TPMC, P.O. Box 39566, Greensboro, NC 27438

........ College Park Baptist Church for facilities for monthly board meetings

........ Congregational United Church of Christ for rehearsal and meeting space

........ The Biltmore Hotel for use of harpsichord prop

........ Randy Gooch for concert photography

........ Dana Lowell, Technical Director and Judy McLaughlin, Theatre Manager,Greensboro Day School

........ Brent LeFevre, Director of Performance Facilities, NC School of the Arts

........ Belk Four Seasons Towne Centre for TPMC’s participation in Belk Charity Days

........ Joan Evans for leadership, generosity and enthusiastic encouragement inprofessional development

TPMC is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization.

entertain ~ enlighten ~ enrich

DON’T MISS OUR HOLIDAY CONCERT

“Around the World”“Around the World”“Around the World”“Around the World”“Around the World”

Saturday, December 8Greensboro Day School

Saturday, December 15NC School of the Arts – Winston-Salem

Saturday, June 9, 2007North Carolina School of the Arts

Saturday, June 16, 2007Greensboro Day School

Woodson E. Faulkner, II, Artistic Director

Mario Capano, Assistant Director/Accompanist

Join Us

If you are a man who loves to sing, and to sing a wide variety of repertoire, we’dlove to hear from you

TRY US OUT:

Sit in on a regular rehearsal to see what goes on and meet us.Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays in Greensboro from 7:15 to 9:15 pm at CongregationalUnited Church of Christ on Radiance Drive near Ham’s on Friendly Avenue.

Rehearsals:For the December concert rehearsals begin in mid-August.For the June concert rehearsals begin in mid-January.

READY TO JOIN - What you can expect...

• A vocal placement is held with our artistic director, (August and January) to determinethe range of your voice-tenor, bass or somewhere in between.

• The primary requirements are to be able to hold a tune and follow the director’sinstructionso This is not a test!!! Sing some scales and sing some simple exercises.o You don’t have to be a trained or exceptional singero No preparation is needed for the vocal placement.o Previous music experience is a plus but not a requirement.o Can’t read music? Not a problem. A rehearsal CD for each part is produced to help

you with memorization of the music.• Concerts tuxedo and additional accessories required (depending on concert themes)

which are purchased at your expense.• No dues to pay but each singer is expected to sell a minimum number of tickets to

each concert and assist with yearly fund raisers.• Have FUN and meet new people!

BUT SINGING IS NOT MY “THING”The chorus welcomes non-singing volunteers to do things like working the front of thehouse (usher, sell tickets or merchandise), help on various chorus committees and otheractivities. As a non-performing member of TPMC, you would be listed in the chorusprograms and receive invitations to chorus social events. This is another great way to makea contribution to the success of TPMC ... and meet some pretty great guys. For moreinformation on volunteering call us at 336-333-1024 or send email tocontact@triadpridemenschorus.org. We’ve got a spot just for you.