Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus to Perform Second Annual Messiah Sing-Along

Special Guests include Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra
Lola Watson, soprano; Susan Druck, mezzo;
Kelsey Bruso, tenor; and Thomas Dreeze, bass

November 30, 2004
Jon Lewis, Executive Director
612.339.7664
jlewis@tcgmc.org

Minneapolis, MN - Back by popular demand, The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus will perform Messiah Sing-Along Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 12th Street and Nicollet Mall.  Tickets for this concert are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under. 

Joining the Chorus for this second annual concert event will be the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Joseph Schlefke, Music Director for the Orchestra.  Soloists will include Lola Watson, soprano; Susan Druck, mezzo; Kelsey Bruso, tenor and Thomas Dreeze, bass.  Handel's masterpiece will be performed with a chorus of hundreds with the audience singing all of the chorus parts.  The audience is encouraged to bring their G. Schirmer scores from home; however, copies will also be available for purchase for $10 in the lobby prior to the performance.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 12th Street and Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.  Tickets are currently on sale and may be ordered online at www.tcgmc.org or by calling the Chorus office at 612.339.7664. 

Sunday, December 19, 2004, 3 p.m.
$15 adults
$7.50 children 12 and under
G. Schirmer scores available in the lobby prior to the performance for $10

Formed in 1981, the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus is an award-winning Chorus that has built a solid reputation for musical excellence and adventuresome programming. Under the Artistic Direction of Dr. Stan Hill, the 140 singing members of the Chorus and its small ensemble, OutLoud!, produce and present a full concert season every year. They are also featured at a number of other special appearances and outreach programs (schools, churches, universities, festivals) locally, throughout the Midwest and the nation. The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus is the fourth largest and one of the most highly regarded gay men's choruses in the country.  TCGMC served an audience of over 25,000 people this past year through concert programs and outreach performances.  Its mission is Gay men building community through music . 

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Please contact Jon Lewis at 612.339.7664 or email: jlewis@tcgmc.org

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