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  Organization Golden Gate Performing Arts Inc., dba San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC), based in San Francisco, California, draws singers from across the greater Bay Area. Founded in 1978 by Jon Reed Sims, SFGMC was the world’s first openly gay men’s chorus. From its earliest days, the organization has stood at the intersection of music, community, and activism, using artistic excellence as a catalyst for social change. SFGMC made its first public appearance on the steps of San Francisco City Hall shortly after the assassinations of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. That powerful moment galvanized a movement and helped inspire the formation of LGBTQ+ choruses nationwide and around the world. Today, SFGMC’s mission is to lead by creating extraordinary music and experiences that build community, inspire activism, and foster compassion locally, nationally, and internationally. Over the decades, SFGMC has grown significantly in size, visibility, and...

Chief Finance & Operating Officer   About Music Will   Music Will transforms lives by transforming music education. We run the largest nonprofit music education program in the U.S. public school system and using genres including rock, pop, Latin, and hip hop, our program empowers teachers to build music programs as diverse as the students they serve. As a result, students see themselves reflected in their classes, which strengthens their connection to their school, their peers, and their community. Music Will also donates necessary instruments and curriculum, meeting a key need of many school music programs.   Since 2002, Music Will has served more than 1.8 million students in more than 6,000 schools in over 1,000 cities and communities across 50 states with highly inclusive and culturally responsive music education. Today, approximately 1 million kids participate in Music Will programs. Looking ahead, we’re aiming to impact the lives of 11...