Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ephemera
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Title: Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ephemera
Dates: 1980-1997
Collection Number: 1997-14
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Extent: 2 linear feet
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GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains ephemera produced by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco (Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco).
Materials include 35mm slides of concert programs, as well as flyers and posters advertising chorus events.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ephemera. Collection Number: 1997-14. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Chris Decker on April 20, 1997. Poster addition by Jim Munson, April 2024.
Biography/Administrative History
The Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco (Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco) was founded in 1980 and is the nation’s
oldest self-identified LGBT mixed chorus. The Chorus is dedicated to building and enriching the LGBT community through song
and a love of music. The group was initially known as the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Men’s Community Chorus under the leadership
of conductor, Robin Kay. The Chorus has participated in many historical LGBT events including the Gay Freedom Day Parade,
the Gay Musical Celebration at Grace Cathedral, the Gay Games, annual Pride concerts, and numerous AIDS fundraisers. The Chorus
was a part of the nonprofit arts organization, Golden Gate Performing Arts, Inc. (GGPA) and also helped to found the Gay and
Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) in 1981. The group was renamed the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco in 1984.
A number of artistic directors and conductors have led the Chorus over the years including Robin Kay (1980-1982); Sherrin
Lloyd (1983); Matt O’Grady (December 1983-1985); Rodger Pettyjohn (1985-1987); Pat Parr (1987-June 1997); Trente Morant (Fall
1997-June 1998); Bill Ganz (Fall 1998-Spring 1999); Michael Carlson (June 1999-June 2001); J.R. Faust (Fall 2001-Spring 2002);
Stephanie Lynn Smith (Spring 2002-Pride 2010); Cole Thomason-Redus (Fall 2010, Guest Director 2015); William Sauerland (2011-2017);
Joe Wicht (Guest Director 2016 & 2017); Michael Reilly (2017-present).
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains ephemera produced by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. The records within this collection
span from 1980-1997. Materials include 35mm slides of concert programs, as well as flyers and posters advertising chorus events.
An inventory of the program slides in this collection is included as an addendum to this finding aid.
GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381
Music
Gay men
Lesbians
LGBTQ
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)