The Queer Chorus of San Francisco (QCSF) was founded in 1980[1] by Jon Reed Sims (1947–1984).[2][3] Initially known as the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Men’s Community Chorus, it was the world's first choral organization to use both "lesbian" and "gay" in its name,[4] Within a few years, the chorus changed its name to Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco (LGCSF). In March 2022, by a vote of its membership, the group changed its name to "The Queer Chorus of San Francisco".[5]
Queer Chorus of San Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | QCSF |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular |
| Occupation(s) | Choir |
| Instrument(s) | ca. 35 voices |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Members | Artistic and Music Director Michael Reilly |
| Website | qcsf.org |
The Queer Chorus of San Francisco is dedicated to building and enriching its communities through the universal language of music.
Selected concerts edit
- BrokeBACH Mountain, November 18 and 19, 2011, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 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 for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA
- World Premiere: Harvey Milk: A Cantata, text by Harvey Milk, music composed by Jack Curtis Dubowsky, April 27, 2012, Lick-Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA
- 34th Annual Pride Concert: Harvey Milk: A Cantata, June 22, 2012, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA
- 35th Annual Pride Concert: Ripped From The Headlines! Music Celebrating LGBT Stories, June 22, 2013, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA
- We Celebrate!, November 16, 2013, First Unitarian Church, San Francisco, CA
- Swing Break, April 11 and 12, 2014, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA
Music directors edit
Awards edit
- 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 edit
- Together in Harmony (1994)
- Wish You Were Here (2000)
- 25th Anniversary (2005)
- Group Therapy (2005)
Affiliations edit
- Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses)[9]
Notes and references edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "We've become the queer chorus of san francisco". Queer Chorus of San Francisco. May 31, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "History". Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ Nugent, Michael (April 26, 2017). "Lesbian/gay chorus director stepping down". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ "Staff". Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco". GALA Choruses. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
See also edit
External links edit
- Official website
- GALA Choruses, Inc. official website
- LEGATO official website