Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco

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Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco
Also known as LGCSF
Origin Flag of the United States San Francisco, California, United States
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


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

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Sims also founded the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
  2. ^ Stephanie Lynne Smith biography

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