San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: Artistic Director: Kathleen McGuire Principal Accompanist: Steve Sanders Executive Director: Scott Mandrell Finance Manager: Bill Lewandowski Percussion: Chris Ashcroft, Stephen Lotz and Steve Ng Director of Outreach and Public Relations: Al Nichols President, Golden Gate Performing Arts: Jean Bellour President, Golden Gate Choral Foundation: Jeff Lewy ASL Interpreter: T.J. Jaramillo Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC: Artistic Director: Jeff Buhrman Assistant Music Director: Daniel C. Meyer Principal Accompanist: Theodore Guerrant Vocal Coach: Phil Rogerson Flute: A. Shane Perry Bass: Mary C. Scott Acoustic Guitar: Thomas W. Nichols Executive Director: David Bielenberg Administrative and Business Manager: David Robinson Chorus President: C. Michael Baker CD Committee: Chair: Alan Keffer Members: Michael Smith, Dan Patton, Corey Bent, Dean Lester, C. Michael Baker, Bill Cutter, Rob Neighbour, Jeff Burhman Art Direction: Michael Smith Producer: Jim Peterson Studio Engineer: Rob Macomber Digital Editing: Jim Peterson, Jeff Buhrman and Rob Macomber Remote Engineer: Greg Hartman Remote Assistants: Dean West and Chris Parks Remote Production: Big Mo Recording, Silver Spring, Md. Remixed using Digidesign AVID® ProTools at Omega Recording Studios, Rockville, Md. Digital Sponsors: "Gee, But It's Good to Be Here": "In honor of Paree Roper. Because of your introduction we're together. Thank you!" —Gene Batiste and Chevy Chevalier "We Kiss in a Shadow": "To my lifemate, George Epting; those I love/have loved; and those who must hide their love." —Alan Keffer "Stouthearted Men": "Dedicated to Paulorin, wonderful familys responsible for our many enjoyable evenings attending the Gay Men's Chorus concerts" —Robert H. Brown "Anthem": "To our Mom and Stepmom, Marilyn and Carmela, who taught us to open our hearts to love." —Scott Button and David Streit "My House": "Andy Horsley: a man who pictured life through music and friends." —Jimmy Barton "Nobody": "Bravo GMCW and SFGMC!" —GMCW bassesL DiGiovanni, Merk, Neighbour, Lewis, Collins, Capps, Kasow, Carsy, Dragoset, Pflasterer "Free": "In memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001." —Paul Cline "For the Fallen": "For Chip, Jonathan and Todd. We will remember them." —Steve Crutchfield and Rick Ormseth "I Dream of a Time": "As friends together we can be, each other's chosen family." —Bill Gannon, David Weidner and Jack Gerard "Marry Us": "In these times of trial and uncertainty, a message of hope for all of us." —Michael Bankert "O My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose": "To the SFGMC Fifth Section — one red rose on stage honoring the dearest voices from our memories." —Jim Graham "Sweet Love Doth Now Invite": "Inspired by my mother's ever-present support and encouragement and my children's unconditional love and acceptance." —Timothy Pavek "Dirait-On": "In honor of all who sing, using the gift of music's power to inspire tolerance and understanding." —Jeff Lewy "In Taberna": "I raise my glass in celebration with my DC chorus family and my new chorus family in SF!" —Darrell Lewis "O Fortuna": "To my family and friends and especially Kevin: thank you for sharing this. All my love." —Ed Caruso "San Francisco": "To all my brothers in GMCW, with much love and affection." —Mario Champagne, GMCW '95–'97, SFMGC '97– "The Great Peace March": "To the victims of terror, their families, their friends — Sept. 11, 2001. In your honor, may we learn to resolve world conflicts peacefully." —Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus & Holly Near "Letter to Mama": "We no longer have to lie to the people who taught us to value the truth." —Joe Bloomer "The Testament of Freedom": "We have the right to life, God's love....to live our lives in dignity and freedom." —Will Bellais "In Whatever Time We Have": "Gary Rifkin — a soulmate, a true friend and a tremendous mensch." —Dean Lester