Here's a rousing (and patriotic) start to the day, courtesy of the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus ensemble HomoPhonics, which opened the Sept. 26 San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres game with this virtual performance of the National Anthem.
The chorus, granddaddy of all similar groups around the world, is celebrating its 42nd anniversary this fall, relying (due to the coronavirus) on a virtual platform.
Some will be familiar with the story. During the fall of 1987 the call went out for men in the Castro area of San Francisco interested in forming a chorus --- and rehearsals began.
On the evening of Nov. 27, in the aftermath of the assassination of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone, the men gathered, its director passed out copies of Mendelsohn's "Thou, Lord our Refuge," and the group walked to City Hall where its first public performance was given on the steps.
So happy birthday to a group that has brought joy to millions in the intervening years.
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