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Oakland East Bay Gay Men's Chorus

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Headquarters
  
California, United States

Genre
  
Classical

Albums
  
The First 10 Years

Founded
  
1999

Record label
  
Soundset

Similar
  
San Francisco Gay Men, Golden Gate Men's Chorus, GALA Choruses, Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus

Profiles

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Oakland-East Bay Gay Men's Chorus (OEBGMC) is a 30 to 45 voice gay men's chorus and supporting non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. It was founded in 1999 by Dick Kramer (1927–2007), who had previously been the first choral director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and the Golden Gate Men's Chorus. It was initially constituted under the Pacific Center for Human Growth, but became an independent non-profit organization in 2006.

Contents

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Artistic Director & Conductors

  • Dick Kramer (1999–2003)
  • Michael Carlson (2003–2006)
  • Brandon Adams, interim (2007)
  • Kathleen Hollingsworth, interim (2007)
  • Michael Robert Patch (2008 - 2011)
  • Stephanie Lynne Smith (2011 - 2012, Feb - Sep 2014 [interim])
  • Jeremiah Selvey (2013 - Jan 2014)
  • Carl Pantle (Oct 2014 - current)
  • Board Presidents

  • Joe Oshinski (2000)
  • Kim Boyd (2001)
  • John Rogers (2002)
  • Eric Borgerson (2002)
  • Scott Stewart (2003)
  • Peter Dempsey (2004–2005)
  • John Niec (2005–2006)
  • Richard Fairly (2006–2007)
  • Brad Niess (2008)
  • Peter Dempsey (2009)
  • Brad Niess (2010, 2012-2013)
  • Mel Terry (2011)
  • Lawrence Turner (2014-2015)
  • Accompanists

  • Scott Stewart
  • Ted Pinkston
  • Wendell Frey
  • Ben Kiem
  • John Lehrack
  • Grace Renaud
  • Lynden Bair
  • On Q

    On Q is chorus' select small ensemble. Formerly known as the Bridge and Tunnel Boys, and Otto Voci, the group's main purpose is community outreach. Performing a broad range of music from a capella Classical to Broadway and Pop, On Q's size and mobility enables the organization to reach deep into the community throughout the year.

    Songs

    Vive l'amourThe First 10 Years · 2012
    Jonathan Wesley Oliver - JrThe First 10 Years · 2012
    The PastureThe First 10 Years · 2012

    References

    Oakland-East Bay Gay Men's Chorus Wikipedia