Triad Pride Men’s Chorus Tenor 1

Justin Delany Winston-Salem Billy Erwin, Greensboro

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

Anthony Dean Moore, Greensboro

Tenor 2 Randy Benitez, Winston-Salem

Jeffrey L. Carrick, Greensboro Brent Dawson, Greensboro

Micky Henderson, Greensboro Maurio Hines, Greensboro

George Schilling, Greensboro Baritone

Jeff Banner, Winston-Salem Hugh Barton, Hillsborough Michael Grant, Greensboro

Eric Hiatt, Greensboro George A. Propst, Winston-Salem

Eric Stainbrook, Winston-Salem

Bass Bob Kingston, Greensboro Paul Musick, High Point

David Phillips, Winston-Salem Bradley “BK” Price, Greensboro

David Swift, Winston-Salem Blake Williams, Thomasville Bob Winsor, Greensboro

Denotes Section Leader 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 has also pursued advanced study in choral 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 previously served at Congregational UCC (Greensboro) for 13 ½ years. Mr. Faulkner is also Accompanist and 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. His professional credits include an appearance conducting TPMC at the International Festival of Gay 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 and has performed as singer/assistant director of The Desert Chorale of Santa Fe, NM in four summer seasons. Mr. Faulkner currently sings 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. 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 direstor 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, and Kansas City. 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 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, and Kansas City. 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.

NoteWorthy Jeff Banner

Randy Benitez Brent Dawson Michael Grant

Robert Jordan Anthony Dean Moore Bradley “BK” Price

George A. Propst Mario Capano, Director/Accompanist

Board of Directors Paul Musick

President Bradley (B. K.) Price

President Elect Eric Hiatt

Executive Secretary Jack Register

Treasurer Micky Henderson

Singer Liaison Blake Williams

Assistant Singer Liaison

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

Tim Anderson Bill Falcon Charles Hawes Renee Miller

“AROUND THE WORLD” The Sleigh (Á La Russe) Words & Music by Richard Kountz Arr. by R. Baldwin Over the Skies of Yisrael Music by Robert Seeley Words by Robert Espindola Hebrew text: “Blessed are you, Lord our God, ruler of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this day. Amen. Ding! Dong! Merrily on High Trad. French Carol Tune by Thoinot Arbeau (1520-1595) Arr. by Howard Helvey (ASCAP) Il est né, le Divin Enfant Arr. by Larry Moore for the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus He is born, the holy Child, Play the oboe, sound the bagpipes! He is born, the holy Child, Let us all sing His coming! For over four thousand years The prophets have been promising Him to us; For over four thousand years We have been waiting for this happy time! Ah, how beautiful He is, and how charming! Ah, how perfect is His grace! Ah, how beautiful He is, and how charming! How sweet is He, this divine Child! A stable is His lodging, A bit of straw is His bed; A stable is His lodging, How humble, our God! -trans. by Mario Capano There’s a Light a’Coming Music by David Lantz III Lyrics by Herb Frombach

NoteWorthy Ensemble –Mario Capano, director Jalapeño – a Parody of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Original concept by Esther’s Follies, Austin, TX TTBB Voicing and Lyric by Danny Ray

INTERMISSION Sing-A-Long: “Twelve Days of Travel” Traditional Parody text by Paul Musick, et.al.? We Need a Little Christmas from the Broadway musical “Mame” Music by Jerry Herman

NoteWorthy Ensemble Silent Night Music: Franz Gruber German Text: Joseph Mohr English Trans.: Anon Arr. by Norman Luboff A La Nanita Nana Trad. Spanish Carol Arr. by Dan Davison

Violin: xxxxx , Viola: Austin Propst, Guitar: Andrew Shillito The word, nana, means “lullaby,” and nanita is an affectionate “little lullaby” to the Christ child. Translation: …My Jesus is sleeping, Blessed He will be. A little fountain that runs clear and sonorous, the mockingbird who in the woods is singing out, calls Hush, while the cradle rocks. Eya Ache: a song for Kwanzaa Trent Morant Commissioned for the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus

Voice 1: Maurio Renard-Hines, Voice 2 & 3: Austin Propst & George Shilling, Djimbe: Byron Grimes

This song is comprised of a combination of languages, Yoruban, Swahili & English. Eya Ache is non-translatable but means “,,,to bring forth one’s good”

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja = unity

Kujichagulia=self determination Ujima=collective work & responsibility

Ujamaa=cooperative economics Nia=purpose

Kuumba=creativity Imani=faith

If Not at Christmas Music by Scott Henderson Lyrics by William MacDuff A Holly Jolly Christmas Music by Johnny Marks

arr. by Kirby Shaw NoteWorthy Ensemble

A Merry Christmas Trad. English West Country carol (16th c.) Arr. by Arthur Warrell (1883-1939) Revoiced for TTBB &TPMC by Geo. A. Probst Go Tell It on the Mountain Trad. African-American Spiritual Words by John W. Work, Jr. (1907) Revised by John M Young

DONOR RECOGNITION TPMC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of

Grand Patron ($2,500 +)

Patron ($1,000 to $2,499)

Hugh A. Barton

Advocate ($500 to $999) Frank Benedetti & Gary Trowbridge

Paul Musick & Randy Gooch

Sponsor ($250 to $499) Mario Capano

Supporter ($100 to $249)

Bruce Thede & Johnny McGee Charles & Faith Hawes

Dr. James L. Menius Dr. John C. Lalonde

Geoff Wall Jim Wilkinson

Joe & Sue Zimmerman Philip A. Pearman Richard G. Mock Robert H. Wagner

Stephen Hale & Andy Mock Marty Bergman

Archie Carter & Michael Joyce Douglas Page

Kent Woofter / Warehouse 29

Friend (up to $99) Lewis Wheless

Dan & Laura Pierce Jaynette Wingate Louann A. Clarke Nell S. Warshaw

Alan & Susan Kirby Allen & Judith Barton

Daniel & A.J. Edge Dr. & Mrs. William H. Hickling

Mike Britt

Food LionShop & Share Program

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.

DONOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM 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. The organization recognizes the importance of our patrons whose contributions are the foundation of our ongoing success. 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. Friend (up to $99) Program recognition Supporter ($100 to $249) Friend level benefits plus, 1 complimentary ticket to any TPMC concert Sponsor ($250 to $499) Supporter level benefits plus, 1 additional complimentary ticket to any

TPMC concert (2 Total) Advocate ($500 to $999) Sponsor level benefits plus, 1 additional complimentary ticket to any

TPMC concert (3 Total) Complimentary TPMC CD Patron ($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 Grand Patron

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

Thank you for your generous support.

Our Mission

Triad Pride Men’s Chorus performs choral music to entertain, to enlighten, and to enrich while promoting equality and social justice for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity - fostering pride, understanding and acceptance.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR OUR SPRING CONCERT

“Americana” Music that expresses our unique American musical heritage

Saturday, June Winston-Salem

Saturday, June

Greensboro Day School

How to Contact Us

If you would like to contribute to TPMC, sing in the chorus or send us comments, please contact us through:

Email: contact@triadpridemenschorus.org Telephone: 336-333-1024

Website: www.triadpridemenschorus.org Regular mail: TPMC, P.O. Box 39566, Greensboro, NC 27438

Acknowledgements:

Congregational United Church of Christ – GSO Cultural Arts Center – GSO Production Committee Members: Atlanta GMC for Go Tell It on the Mountain NYC Gay Men’s Chorus for Eya Ache Turtle Creek Coral for Jalapeño Randy Gooch for concert Photography Danna 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.

A delightful journey through international holiday songs

Saturday, December 8, 2007 North Carolina School of the Arts

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Greensboro 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’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 Arts Center in room ??? 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

o This is not a test!!! Sing some scales and sing some simple exercises. o You don’t have to be a trained or exceptional singer o 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. • 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. As a non-performing member of TPMC, you would be listed in the chorus programs and receive invitations to chorus social events. 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 336-333-1024 or send email to contact@triadpridemenschorus.org.