Tom Burtch San Francisco, CA 23 Jun 2010 |
Gene was a member of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from October, 1978 until May, 1995 for a total of 44 concert seasons. Gene was famous for his antics at SFGMC retreats ? once bringing in a was tub full of mud and mud wrestling with himself! He also participated in the historic 1981 National Tour of nine cities in the United States. The tour is credited with being the creative force behind the formation of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses which as of 2010 has more than 170 member choruses with over 7,000 singers worldwide. He last sang as a member of the Baritone section. The Chorus refers to these members who are no longer able to sing with the group as members of the "Fifth Section." They are listed Chorus programs and on the group's website: https://www.sfgmc.org/about_fifth.shtml |