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Queer Chorus of San Francisco Presents, ‘Pleasure Principle, a Pride Celebration of Queer Joy’ Friday, June 14th 2024 at 7pm
Press Release: 5/20/24
Photos available
Contact: Stefanie Kemper 619.994.5621
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN FRANCISCO - Artistic director, Michael Kerschner and the Queer Chorus of San Francisco, QCSF, will host ‘Pleasure Principle, a Pride Celebration of Queer Joy’ at the Noe Valley Ministry, at 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, at 7pm.
The queer spirit is resilient, and when our hearts are heavy, queer joy is our superpower. Join QCSF for a concert where we will live, laugh, love and perform pieces from the Baroque to Broadway. Featuring choral music by Mozart and Handel, beautiful arrangements of contemporary favorites by Bjork, Indigo Girls, and more in the beautiful sanctuary of Noe Valley Ministry.
This event is appropriate for teenage guests and older, and the venue is fully ADA accessible with an elevator and accessible restrooms. Wheelchair seating is available. This event will have no strobing effects.
Tickets start at $25 and are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasure-principle-tickets-907013099597?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Our Mission: The Queer Chorus of San Francisco celebrates all sexual orientations and gender identities, QCSF provides an open and artistic environment for singers committed to musical excellence. Our performances entertain, educate, and inspire audiences with the spirit of inclusion and harmony.
Photos available
Contact: Stefanie Kemper 619.994.5621
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN FRANCISCO - Artistic director, Michael Kerschner and the Queer Chorus of San Francisco, QCSF, will host ‘Pleasure Principle, a Pride Celebration of Queer Joy’ at the Noe Valley Ministry, at 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, at 7pm.
The queer spirit is resilient, and when our hearts are heavy, queer joy is our superpower. Join QCSF for a concert where we will live, laugh, love and perform pieces from the Baroque to Broadway. Featuring choral music by Mozart and Handel, beautiful arrangements of contemporary favorites by Bjork, Indigo Girls, and more in the beautiful sanctuary of Noe Valley Ministry.
This event is appropriate for teenage guests and older, and the venue is fully ADA accessible with an elevator and accessible restrooms. Wheelchair seating is available. This event will have no strobing effects.
Tickets start at $25 and are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasure-principle-tickets-907013099597?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Our Mission: The Queer Chorus of San Francisco celebrates all sexual orientations and gender identities, QCSF provides an open and artistic environment for singers committed to musical excellence. Our performances entertain, educate, and inspire audiences with the spirit of inclusion and harmony.
Queer Chorus of San Francisco Presents,
‘Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective’
Friday, June 9th 2023
Photos available - Contact: Stefanie Grosekemper 619.994.5621
‘Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective’
Friday, June 9th 2023
Photos available - Contact: Stefanie Grosekemper 619.994.5621
SAN FRANCISCO - Interim Artistic director, Grace Renaud and the Queer Chorus of San Francisco, QCSF, will host ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective’ at the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102, on June 9th, 2023, at 7:30 PM.
This concert will feature hit songs from throughout the Queer Chorus of San Francisco's 43-year history, showcasing our rich history and preparing us to move into a new QCSF era, as we will be introducing our new Artistic Director at the concert. With songs ranging from comedic to grand, classic to cutting edge, and contemplative to uplifting, prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling full of love. Some songs will even feature new, original lyrics written by QCSF members.
QCSF will sing excerpts from “Quiet No More,” a recent 2019 commissioned work created in collaboration with New York Gay Men's Chorus and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, in addition to classical works, protest songs, and pop hits from the ’60s to today.
‘Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective’ will take place at the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102, on June 9th, 2023, at 7:30 PM.
Tickets start at $25 and are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/looking-back-and-moving-forward-our-spring-concert-tickets-632964753617
This concert will feature hit songs from throughout the Queer Chorus of San Francisco's 43-year history, showcasing our rich history and preparing us to move into a new QCSF era, as we will be introducing our new Artistic Director at the concert. With songs ranging from comedic to grand, classic to cutting edge, and contemplative to uplifting, prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling full of love. Some songs will even feature new, original lyrics written by QCSF members.
QCSF will sing excerpts from “Quiet No More,” a recent 2019 commissioned work created in collaboration with New York Gay Men's Chorus and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, in addition to classical works, protest songs, and pop hits from the ’60s to today.
‘Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective’ will take place at the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102, on June 9th, 2023, at 7:30 PM.
- This event is appropriate for teenage guests and older, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
- This event will have no strobing effects.
- Content warning: Anti-Gay slurs used in context of protest songs.
Tickets start at $25 and are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/looking-back-and-moving-forward-our-spring-concert-tickets-632964753617
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May 31, 2022
LGCSF becomes the Queer Chorus of San Francisco Following a vote of its membership, the “Queer Chorus of San Francisco” is the new name of the chorus formerly known as the Lesbian Gay Chorus of San Francisco. The Queer Chorus of San Francisco (QCSF), an independent, non-profit organization, is a community chorus based in San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community. “This name change reflects the diversity of our chorus community and lets everyone in the SF Bay Area Queer community know that there is a place in our chorus for them to find community, make meaningful music, and have fun,” said Michael Reilly (pronouns he/they), Artistic Director of the Queer Chorus of San Francisco. |
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April 25, 2019
Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising “OUT in the Streets” concert to feature a brand new choral music suite, “Quiet No More” The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco (LGCSF) proudly presents “OUT in the Streets,” featuring a brand new choral music suite, “Quiet No More,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. LGCSF Artistic Director Michael Reilly explains, “This season we decided to dream big and what could be bigger than co-commissioning a choral celebration of the Stonewall Uprising.” |
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June 15, 2017
Announcing Our New Artistic Director, Michael Reilly Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco (LGCSF) is pleased to announce that Michael Reilly is the organization’s tenth Artistic Director effective June 15, 2017. Michael will lead the chorus as it begins its new season in August, with auditions for new members on August 10 and the first rehearsal on August 17. |
QCSF in the Media
April 2, 2020
Bestie Arts: Readers choices for theatre, music and museums (Bay Area Reporter)
April 26, 2017
Lesbian/gay chorus director stepping down (Bay Area Reporter)
April 18, 2014
Stirring musical piece blooms from Sendak's words on Fresh Air (Current)
June 6, 2012
Harvey Milk: A Cantata's World Premiere (San Francisco Classical Voice)
January 25, 2011
LGCSF debuts young new artistic director (Bay Area Reporter)
June 21, 2010
'Fabulous' Pride Concert (Bay Area Reporter)
Bestie Arts: Readers choices for theatre, music and museums (Bay Area Reporter)
April 26, 2017
Lesbian/gay chorus director stepping down (Bay Area Reporter)
April 18, 2014
Stirring musical piece blooms from Sendak's words on Fresh Air (Current)
June 6, 2012
Harvey Milk: A Cantata's World Premiere (San Francisco Classical Voice)
January 25, 2011
LGCSF debuts young new artistic director (Bay Area Reporter)
June 21, 2010
'Fabulous' Pride Concert (Bay Area Reporter)