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TRIAD PRIDE MEN’S CHORUS

10th ANNIVERSARY SPRING CONCERT 2009

G R E E N S B O R OSATURDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2009

8pmGREENSBORO DAY SCHOOL

5401 LAWNDALE DRIVE

W I N S T O N - S A L E MSATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2009

8pmUNCSA WATSON CHAMBER MUSIC HALL

1533 SOUTH MAIN STREET

A CELEBRATION OF OUR MOST MEMORABLE SONGS FROM THE PAST DECADE

Our Favorites and Yours

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History of the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus



History of the Triad Pride Men’s ChorusIn late 1998, three men from Greensboro who had been driving to the Triangle area every week to sing with the nearest gay men’s chorus decided to take a chance. Hoping that there would be enough interest in and support for a gay men’s chorus in the Triad, they advertised for singers. Over twenty men showed up in January of 1999 from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and other area towns—all eager to join together in pride and in song. In June of that year TPMC held its first concert. Since then the chorus has doubled in size. Membership is open to gay and gay-affirming male singers. TPMC is a member of GALA Choruses, the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Choruses.

TPMC continues to grow, both musically and organizationally, enabling us to expand our mission. We continue to perform choral music to entertain, enlighten, and enrich while promoting equality and social justice for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—fostering pride, understanding and acceptance.

For the 2007-2008 season we estimate that TPMC sang for 8,000 people in the Triad, with most of them being straight. Our music helps to put a positive and talented face on the GLBT community and through song presents our common struggle to a widening audience. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to those who know that the non-profit performing arts world has been challenged with grant funding and we continue to search for funding sources to be able to strengthen our organizational infrastructure, programs, and outreach. We remain so grateful to all our audience members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and singers for raising us up to new heights, ensuring our success. TPMC is a non-profit organization funded through donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships, and grants. We welcome your financial and in-kind tax-deductible contributions in support of the work of the chorus.



WOODSON E. FAULkNER, II - artistic director/conductor

Founding conductor of the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus, Mr. Faulkner is a graduate of Greensboro College with a Bachelor of Music degree. Mr. Faulkner also obtained a Masters in Choral Conducting and voice training at UNCG as well as 2 additional years of study in music education. Other professional training includes attending the Saratogo-Potsdam Choral Institute in Saratogo Springs, NY, and seminars at the Master Schola for church music in Orleans, MA. He is currently Choir Director/Organist at Wake Forest Baptist Church, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem. Mr. Faulkner is also Accompanist and Assistant Director for the Burlington Boys Choir with tours to New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico, and most recently Vienna. He has been Music Director/Arranger for the Touring Theatre Ensemble of NC and has taught in the local public and private schools on the high school level. His professional credits include appearances conducting TPMC at the International Festival of Gay and Lesbian Choruses (GALA) in Miami (2008) and Montreal (2004), and also at the regional conference in Cincinnati, OH (2002). He has also sung professionally under the direction of Robert Shaw at Carnegie Hall and has performed as singer-soloist/assistant director of The Desert Chorale of Santa Fe, NM in four summer seasons. Mr. Faulkner has sung extensively and toured regionally and nationally with the Bel Canto Company of Greensboro and has appeared numerous times with the ensemble as a soloist. He also holds a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University, is currently a member of the Greensboro United Arts Council Advocacy Committee and ARTS North Carolina.

MARIO CAPANO - assistant director/accompanist

Mario Capano has served as pianist with the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus since the spring of 2000 and was appointed assistant conductor in 2004. He also directs NoteWorthy, the small vocal ensemble comprised of members of TPMC. He has performed extensively with both groups locally as well as in GALA choral festivals in Cincinnati, Montreal, Kansas City, and Denver. Mario holds music degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Yale. He has studied at the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau, France, and at the famous Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He began his career as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist at Carnegie Mellon and Chatham College in Pittsburgh, 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 has concertized in Russia, Finland, Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland. In 2003 he accepted an invitation to perform chamber music at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. In addition, he has completed several choral arrangements for men’s voices and has composed “Everyday People,” an anthem to equality that was commissioned by Triad Equality Alliance.

Artistic Staff



T E N O R 1Justin Delany, Winston-salemBilly Erwin, GreensboroStephen Hale, Brown summit*Robert Jordan, Winston-salemAlexis G. Kiger, GreensboroKirt Michael, BurlingtonAnthony Dean Moore, Greensboro

Paul Musick, presidentBradley “B.K.” Price, Vice presidentEric Hiatt, executive secretary

A.J. Edge, recording secretaryWalter Harris, treasurerBlake Williams, singer Liaison

T E N O R 2Jim Broyles, Winston-salem*Jeff Carrick, GreensboroKiyoshi Carter, GreensboroScott Collins, clemmonsBrent Dawson, GreensboroRyan (Dirk) Robertson, Lewisville

B A S S

Byron Grimes, GreensboroDonald Miller Jr., GreensboroPaul Musick, High pointBradley “B.K.” Price, GreensboroBlake Williams, thomasville*Bob Winsor, Greensboro

Denotes Section Leader *

B A R I T O N E

Jeff Banner, Winston-salemSal Cannady, GreensboroMichael Grant, GreensboroEric Hiatt, GreensboroBurch Johnson, Winston-salemChris Joyce, Winston-salem*Austin Propst, Winston-salemEric Stainbrook, Winston-salem

Jeff BannerJeff Carrick

Wade BoylesDaniel Edge

Robert JordanAnthony Dean Moore

Brent DawsonByron Grimes

Jennifer HanceRenee Miller

Mario Capano, Director/Accompanist

Bradley “B.K.” PriceAustin Propst

Skip RumleyIna Siler

Artistic Staff Triad Pride Men’s Chorus

NoteWorthy

Board of DirectorsRobert Jordan, asst singer Liaison


#seasons of Love from rent (1994) Jonathan Larson (1960-1996)*2000 Soloist: Kiyoshi Carter

Loving-Kindness Stephen Paulus (b. 1949)*2009 ** Text adapted from the DIGHA NIKAYA

the impossible dream from Mitch Leigh (b. 1928)man of La mancha (1965) Arr. John Leavitt *2001

cantique de Jean racine Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)( translation on page 14 ) Dr. Mark Biggam, English Horn*2004

pie Jesu from requiem Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948)( translation on page 14 ) Arr. John Leavittin loving memory of TPMC members Buzz Nelson, 2000 & Randy Benitez, 2008*2009

o dish me not from three Fagrigals David Maddux (b. 1954) *1999

Bridge over troubled Water Paul Simon (b. 1941) *2003 Arr. David Maddux

tonight Quintet from Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) West side story (1957) Arr. Kathleen McGuire, 2005 (ASCAP)*2006

INTERMISSION - 15 minutes

ACT I

Our Favorites and YoursA celebration of our most memorable songs from the past decade


anything Goes from anything Goes(1934) Music by Cole Porter (1891 – 1964) *2006 Arr. David Maddux White Glove Routine: Sal Cannady, Stephen Hale, Anthony Moore, Paul Musick, B.K. Price, Dirk Robertson i don’t Know How to Love Him Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948); from Jesus christ superstar (1971) Words by Tim Rice (b.1944) *2005 Arr. George A. Propst Soloist - Jeff Banner You are so Beautiful / Words & music by Billy Preston (1946-2006) Wind Beneath my Wings and Bruce Fisher *2003 Words and music by Larry Henley (b. 1941) and Jeff Silbar; Arr. Greg Gilpin top of the World Music by Richard Carpenter (b. 1946), *2003 Lyrics by John Bettis (1946) Arr. George A. Propst send in the clowns from Stephen Sondheim (b. 1930)a Little night music (1973) Arr. Michael Martin *2001 Dr. Mark Biggam, Oboe George A. Propst, Double Bass

cherish (1966 release Terry Kirkman (b. 1939)by The Association) Arr. Tim Sarsany, 2002 (ASCAP)*2003 Byron Grimes, Orchestra Chimes

Sir Elton - featuring Elton John/Bernie Taupin/Tim Ricephiladelphia Freedom, don’t Let Arr. for CGMC by David Monseurthe sun Go down on me,candle Byron Grimes, Djembein the Wind,circle of Life *2006

macarthur park/Last dance Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) *2005 Paul Jabara (1948 - 1992) Arr. David Maddux Soloist: B.K. Price Flags – Jeff Carrick, Byron Grimes, B.K. Price

Ymca Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, Victor Willis*2006 Arr. by Can’t Stop the Music 1996

# Featuring original 1999 members: Anthony Moore, founder; Alexis Kiger, founder; B.K. Price, Michael Grant, George A. Propst, Jeff Carrick; Stephen Hale

* Indicates year first performed by TPMC Stage Band: Sheila Kleinfelter, electric bass; Jon-Marc Dale, drums

**The Digha Nikaya (Collection of Long Discourses) is a Buddhist scripture, the first of the five nikayas, or collections, in the Sutta Pitaka, which is one of the “three baskets” that compose the Pali Tipitaka of Buddhism. From Wikipedia

ACT II



Donor Recognition Program

Donor RecognitionG R A N D P A T R O N

( $ 2 , 5 0 0 + )P A T R O N

( $ 1 , 0 0 0 T O $ 2 , 4 9 9 )

A D V O C A T E ( $ 5 0 0 T O $ 9 9 9 )

S P O N S O R ( $ 2 5 0 T O $ 4 9 9 )

S U P P O R T E R ( $ 1 0 0 T O $ 2 4 9 )

F R I E N D ( U P T O $ 9 9 )

Hugh A. Barton & David WilliamsJeff Banner

TPMC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of:Food Lion Pfizer Foundation The Adam Foundation Wachovia FoundationReynolds American Foundation Education & Arts Matching Grant Program

Donor list as of May 18, 2009

Archie Carter & Mike Joyce Jerry Gay & John Owens

Paul Musick & Randy Gooch

Barbara LancasterBettie Morris

(in memory of randy Benitez)Blake Williams

(in memory of Hobey ragan, Wayne Barbour, & randy Benitez)Bob Winsor

Charles & Faith HawesDoug Hammond

Dr. Thomas SwensonEric Hiatt

Frank Benedetti & Gary TrowbridgeJ.G. & Linda Anderson (in memory of randy Benitez)

Jack HullJim Broyles

Kevin Mundy & Michael Isley (in memory of randy Benitez)

Kim Keelon (in memory of randy Benitez)

Michael F. JohnsonPaul Lawrence

Philip A. PearmanRichard Mock

Sunday Tea League Bowlers (in memory of randy Benitez)

W.D. “Jim” Wilkinson, III Woodson E. Faulkner, II

Alan Winstead Christopher Joyce

David SobieDirk Robertson

(in memory of randy Benitez)Dr. & Mrs. William Hickling

Eddy and Jane Landreth (in memory of randy Benitez)

Francisco VallsIna Siler

(in memory of randy Benitez)J. Dean Grubbs & Rodney R Windsor

(in memory of randy Benitez)Joan Dawson

John & Barbara Hayes (in memory of randy Benitez)Julia Lynn Thompson

(in memory of randy Benitez)Kathleen & Charles Smith

(in memory of randy Benitez)Lanny & Renee MillerLaurinda D. Cooper

(in memory of randy Benitez)Luba Waskiw

Martha J. Aguirre (in memory of randy Benitez)

Patricia LutmanRisa Hanau

(in honor of doug page & Jamie Firth)Robert Jordan

Stanley Garber, Jr.Tim Taylor & Bart Kincaid

Tom KrissakWil Snyder

(in memory of randy Benitez)William “Bill” H. Baskin, III

A.J. and Daniel EdgeBob Horton

John LalondeKenny Russell



Donor Recognition Program

FriendSupporter

Sponsor

Advocate

Patron

GrandPatron

The annual patronage campaign of the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus gives individuals and businesses in the community an opportunity to make annual tax-deductible contributions to help defray the financial obligations for TPMC. Our fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Donors are recognized in all concert programs and official TPMC publications. Triad Pride Men’s Chorus is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization. Complimentary tickets are valid through June 2008 concerts. The organization recognizes the importance of our patrons whose contributions are the foundation of our success.

(up to $99) Program recognition

($100 to $249) Friend level benefits plus, 1 complimentary ticket to any TPMC concert

($250 to $499) Supporter level benefits plus, 1 additional complimentary ticket to any TPMC concert (2 Total)

($500 to $999) Sponsor level benefits plus, 1 additional complimentary ticket to any TPMC concert (3 Total) Complimentary TPMC CD

($1,000 to $2,499) Advocate level benefits plus, 1 additional complimentary ticket to any TPMC concert (4 Total), preferred seating at concert of choice

($2,500 +) Patron benefits plus, 2 additional complimentary tickets to any TPMC concert (6 Total)


Sponsoring the Chorus is a fantastic opportunity for your business to gain even greater exposure to potential new customers, and is also a wonderful affirmation of the arts and GLBT communities. Please patronize our corporate sponsors and thank them for supporting TPMC. For more information about corporate sponsorship, check out the TPMC website and download our sponsor packet.

Matching gifts are a wonderful way to provide added support to your donation.to make a matching gift, follow these three simple steps:1. Contact the personnel office at your company to check your company’s matching gift policy. 2. If they provide a matching gift form, fill it out. 3. Mail the completed matching gift form to our office along with your donation.

C O R P O R A T E M A T C H I N G

C O R P O R A T E S P O N S O R S

VF Corporation


Cantique de Jean Racine

Verbe égal au Très-Haut O Word of the Almighty, Notre unique espérance, our sole hope Jour éternel de la terre et des cieux, and the shining light of earth and sky,Nous rompons le silence, We break the silence.Divin Sauveur jette sur nous les yeux. O Savior Divine; look upon us, Répands sur nous le feu de ta grâce puissante, Spread over us the fire of your powerful grace. Que tout l’enfer fuie au son de ta voix, May all hell flee at the sound of your voice.

Dissipe le sommeil d’une âme Lift away the sleepiness of a languid soul languissante, qui la conduit à l’oubli Which leads it to forget de tes lois! your laws. Ô Christ sois favorable à ce peuple fidèle O Christ, be favorable to this faithful people, Pour te bénir maintenant rassemblé, Which is now gathered to bless you. Reçois les chants qu’il offre à ta Accept the songs they offer gloire immortelle. to your immortal glory. Et de tes dons qu’il retourne comblé! May they return your gifts a hundred-fold. Pie Jesu Pie Jesu, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Gentle Jesus, who takes away the sin of the world Dona eis requiem. Give them your peace.Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Dona eis requiem sempiternam. Give them your peace eternal.

pie Jesu is a motet derived from the final couplet of the dies irae or day of wrath and often included in musical settings of the requiem mass or mass for the dead.

( from pages 10 - 11 )

TRIAD PRIDE MEN’S CHORUSFood LionShop & Share Program

Music Translations

LionShop and Share allows you to contribute to TPMC. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to TPMC. LionShop & Share is a way of helping you help your community grow and prosper. Visit our web site www.triadpridemenschorus.org and click on support/support options to sign up or fill out a card in the lobby and we will do it for you.



Join Usif you are a man who loves to sing, and to sing a wide variety of repertoire, we’d love 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 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center in room 121, 200 North Davie Street.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 determine the 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’s instructions - This is not a test!!! Sing some scales and sing some simple exercises. - You don’t have to be a trained or exceptional singer - No preparation is needed for the vocal placement. - Previous music experience is a plus but not a requirement. - Can’t read music? Not a problem. A rehearsal CD for each part is produced to help you with memorization of the music.•Tuxedo and additional accessories required (depending on concert themes) which are purchased at your expense.• 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 the house (usher, sell tickets or merchandise), help on various chorus committees and other activities. This is another great way to make a contribution to the success of TPMC ... and meet some pretty great guys. For more information on volunteering call us at 336-589-6267 or send email to [email protected]. We’ve got a spot just for you!

Acknowledgements

How to Contact UsIf you would like to contribute to TPMC, sing in the chorus, volunteer,

or send us comments, please contact us through:Email: [email protected]

• Randy Gooch for concert photography• Greensboro Cultural Center• Greensboro City Arts• Kotis Properties – for graciously donating retail space for tpmc’s Yard sale.

• Brent LeFevre, Director of Performance Facilities, unc school of the arts• Dana Lowell, Technical Director and Judy McLaughlin, Theatre Manager, Greensboro day school

• Belk Four Seasons Towne Centre for TPMC’s participation in Belk charity days.• Skip Rumley, of edward Ferrell - Lewis mittman • Marty McKinney - for graphic art assistance


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