Program

I.  Through a historical lens

Only after Stonewall – Words by Elaine Sexton & Music by Paula Kimpker (b. 1956)

II.  Self-discovery

Prelude from Michigan Trees: A Guide to the Trees of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region Words and Music by Grey Grant

I want to live from Patience and Sarah – Words by Wende Persons & Music by Paula Kimpker

III. Self-acceptance

La Señora de las Sombras – Words by Eduardo C. Corral & Music by J. Diaz (b. 1990)

IV.  AIDS and loss

I Never Knew – Words and Music by Ricky Ian Gordon (b.1956)

Walt Whitman in 1989 – Words by Perry Brass (b.1947) & Music by Chris DeBlasio (1959-1993)

V. Transcending Violence

Matthew Shepard – Words by Jaime Manrique (b. 1949) & Music by David del Tredici (1937-2023)

       VI. Joy

Let the Little Birds Sing – Words by Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) & Music by Ashley Seward