Gay & Lesbian Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band December 4th
As one of the first gay bands in the world, the Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corp’s is a non-profit, 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting equality and social acceptance through music. LGBAC is the premier ensemble for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender musicians, and their friends, within the New York City metropolitan area.
The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corp’s Fall season begins with “Come Follow the Band !” on December 4 at Symphony Space .
Take a musical journey that will keep your toes tapping to Broadway show tunes, familiar works for band, and other favorites. Come hear the LGBAC present music for band from Mendelssohn to the Beatles, with some Holst, Grainger, Richard Rodgers show tunes, Corigliano, and others.
Special guests include Conductor Jonathan Strasser and Host Raphael Miranda from WNBC 4.
The band will also honor Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winning composer John Corigliano with the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Profile in Leadership Award for his exemplary contributions to music and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
Tickets are available from the Symphony Space box office (ONLINE or 212.864.5400).
The concert is approximately two hours and there is one 15-minute intermission.
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