"Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Sing for the Cure took the audience on a deeply personal and emotional journey through ten musical movements interwoven with compelling spoken narration designed to inspire and educate. Written collaboratively by ten American composers, the work shines a light on the importance of early detection and the ongoing need for research and support through the stories of individuals, families, caregivers, and medical professionals."
"This groundbreaking work has special significance for SFGMC, as it was originally commissioned by Conductor Laureate and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Dr. Tim Seelig during his tenure leading the Turtle Creek Chorale. Kris Roberts was the narrator and featured soloist. This artist and actor has appeared on Broadway in Tootsie, Sunset Boulevard, and Beautiful, and toured the country in Company."
On October 30, 2025 singers, orchestral musicians, and members of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performed Sing for the Cure at the Chan National Queer Arts Center to raise awareness about breast cancer. The work was originally commissioned by Dr. Tim Seelig and featured Kris Roberts as narrator and soloist. Sing for the Cure marked its 25th anniversary with ten musical movements and spoken narration. Ten American composers collaborated on the piece to emphasize early detection and the need for research and support. A portion of net proceeds benefited Bay Area Cancer Connections.
Read at sfbaytimes.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]