[MR] OT: A Proclamation of Hope - featuring "Sing for the Cure"

[Jim Springle]

For Lady Geva and Dutchess Arielle who the SCA was enriched by their 
presence.

YIS,
Tankred Bras-de-Fer
Elvegast, Windmasters' Hill, Atlantia
Singing member of TGMC

For immediate release:
On Sunday evening, June 12, 2011, the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus and the 
Common Woman Chorus of Durham will present the Triangle’s first 
performance of A Proclamation of Hope—featuring Sing for the Cure at the 
Meymandi Concert Hall of Raleigh’s Progress Energy Center for the 
Performing Arts.

Sing for the Cure, a world-renowned song cycle, honors the lives of 
breast cancer survivors, the memories of those who died from the 
disease, and the loved ones affected by it. Common Woman Chorus artistic 
director Cindy Bizzell and Triangle Gay Men's Chorus artistic director 
John-Philip Mullinax will conduct and WRAL-TV news anchors Debra Morgan 
and David Crabtree will serve as narrators. Net proceeds from the 
concert will be shared equally by the Susan G. Komen For the Cure 
NC—Triangle, the Common Woman Chorus, and the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus.

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, Durham Mayor William V. Bell, Chapel Hill 
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt, WRAL-TV news anchor Debra Morgan, and WTVD-TV 
news anchor Frances Scott are serving as the honorary co-chair committee 
for the performance.

Tickets for the concert are available at TicketMaster.com and the 
Progress Energy Center box Office.

Originally commissioned by Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Komen 
for the Cure, Sing for the Cure is a musical journey that takes 
listeners through the myriad emotions that accompany breast cancer. The 
world premiere of this song cycle was in June 2000 and featured renowned 
poet laureate Maya Angelou as narrator. Eleven years later, Sing for the 
Cure’s universal message of hope continues to transcend cultural, 
language, and political barriers.
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The Common Woman Chorus (CWC) began in 1983 as a feminist chorus and 
evolved into a woman-positive choral community that celebrates all life 
styles and gender identities. The group’s repertoire emphasizes the 
personal and political struggles of women while affirming the integrity 
and inherent worth of each of us.

The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus (TGMC) presented their debut concert in 
June 1995. TGMC recognizes the power of music to communicate important 
truths about common human conditions and the value of all people. The 
group strives to strengthen the spirit and open presence of the gay 
community through positive images while staying true to its vision:
"Brothers Singing, Declaring Pride, Touching Lives."
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Please forward questions or requests for more information to
Kristen Stinnett of the Common Woman Chorus at lindygal76 at yahoo.com
Stephen Melott of the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus at sjmelott at aol.com