Tim Williamson
How long have you been
a BGMC member?
Since 2000 this time around as a Tenor 2; I also sang with BGMC as a Tenor 1 from 1988-1990; age is taking its toll on my vocal chords.
Section:
Tenor 2
Where were you born?
Durham, NC
Where do you live?
Jamaica Plain, MA, Pondside
Relationship status:
Married — to former BGMC Board member Robert
Amelio
Profession:
Attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hobbies:
Cooking; running; walking our best-dog-in-the-world "Phoebe"
Recent favorite book:
Bel Canto by Ann Patchet —
a diva soprano
kidnapped by terrorists conquers all — what's not to love?
Favorite musical or film:
Sweeney Todd
Favorite sports team:
Harvard Men's Water Polo —
if they are
practicing when I swim laps, the time seems to fly by.
Favorite diva/icon:
Jesseye Norman
Little known fact about yourself:
I earned a varsity letter playing
tennis in high school — my last and only accomplishment in organized
athletics.
What does the BGMC mean to you?
Music lifts me up, and making music
with the men of the BGMC is a weekly dose of joy for me. It's hard
work. But when we get to know the music well enough that Reuben can
shape the sound - when he can dance on the podium and trust that we're
following him - it's like flying with your voice.
What has been your favorite BGMC concert or experience and why?
In
Wroclaw Poland, our concert was part of the concert hall's season
subscription series. There was a cluster of people in the middle of the
audience with all the best subscriber seats who at the start of the
concert were clearly not amused to be there. I'm guessing they did not
choose to buy a ticket for our concert, but just came because we were
part of the series — lots of grumpy frowns. By the end of the
concert, most of them were on their feet applauding. |
Michael Perrone
How long have you been
a BGMC member?
4 years
Section:
Tenor 2
Where were you born?
Wakefield, MA
Where do you live?
Quincy, MA
Relationship status
Engaged to my partner of 8 years, Justin Douglas
Profession:
Marketing/Communications Project Manager
Hobbies:
Long drives, exploring old amusement parks, genealogy
Recent favorite book:
Anderson Cooper’s Dispatches from the Edge
Favorite musical or film:
Musical: A New Brain
Film: Avalon
Favorite sports team:
I'm not a sports guy, but I'm true Bostonian, so I've gotta go with the Red Sox.
Favorite diva/icon:
Bette Midler and Mickey Mouse
Little known fact about yourself:
I am completely phobic of moths.
Why is BGMC important to you:
Performing with the BGMC was the first place I had ever been 100% out of the closet. The group has become both a second family and a constant source of pride
Favorite BGMC experience:
What has been your favorite BGMC concert or experience and why: Performing at the wedding of one of the plaintiff couples from the Goodridge decision on May 17, 2004. It was such a historic moment, and it is always an honor to be able to put such a positive face on the GLBT community. |
Ken Hirschkind
How long have you been
a BGMC member?
Almost 4 years
Section:
Baritone 1
Where were you born?
Philadelphia, PA
Where do you live?
South End, Boston
Relationship status:
In a relationship.
Profession:
Director of Business Operations, IONA Technologies
Hobbies:
Singing with BGMC, Community Theater, volunteering for local groups (GLAD, Fenway), home improvement projects and general handy man projects.
Recent favorite book:
Running with Scissors and Dry by Augusten Burroughss
Favorite musical:
Musical: Rent, Slide Show
Film: Fried Green Tomatoes
Favorite sports team:
I wasn’t born with the “sports gene”
Favorite diva/icon:
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Little known fact about yourself:
I am a wiz with power tools!
Why is BGMC important to you:
I joined the BGMC after my 10+ year relationship ended. I had lost the “music” in my life and joining the BGMC helped me find it again. The Chorus has become an important part of my life not only because of the friendships and music but because of the great work we do. It sounds really sappy, but singing with the BGMC is the most gay affirming thing I have ever done!
Favorite BGMC experience:
I most enjoy our outreach concerts where we sing to folks that may not normally see us and it is so intimate you can actually see the power of the music take over the audience! Talk about touching people’s hearts with our music! |
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