Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco
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| Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Also known as | LGCSF | |
| Origin |  San Francisco, California, United States |
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| Genre(s) | Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular | |
| Occupation(s) | Choir | |
| Instrument(s) | ca. 50 voices | |
| Years active | 1980-present | |
| Website | www.lgcsf.org | |
| Members | ||
| Artistic Director and Conductor Stephanie Lynne Smith Chorus Manager Kristen Brown Assistant Artistic Director Michael Anthony Schuler |
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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.
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[edit] Leadership: Conductors
- Robin Kay (1980)
- Pat Parr
- Trent Morant
- Michael Carlson
- Jerry R. Foust
- Stephanie Lynne Smith (2002 - present)[2]
[edit] 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
[edit] Recordings
- Together in Harmony (1994)
- Wish You Were Here (2000)
- 25th Anniversary (2005)
- Group Therapy (2005)
[edit] Affiliations
- Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses)
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Sims also founded the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
- ^ Stephanie Lynne Smith biography
[edit] External links
- LGCSF official website
- GALA Choruses, Inc. official website
- SING OUT! official website
- LEGATO official website
