Artistic Director: Jeff Buhrman Assistant Music Director: Thea Kano Principal Accompanist: Theodore Guerrant Executive Director: Robert Johnson Marketing Manager: John W. Sykes Business and Administrative Manager: Rachel M. Williams This House Shall Stand: Songs of My Family was recorded, edited and mixed by Curt Wittig and Mary Gottlieb CD Package Art Direction and Graphic Design by John W. Sykes Digital Sponsors: This House Shall Stand: Songs of My Family: "Songs of My Family reflects the joys and sorrows, challenges and achievements of GLBT relationships with our biological families and with our families of choice. On a personal level, Songs of My Family speaks to my own life as a gay man, a parent, a partner and a member of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. I am honored to join my voice with this chorus, as we sing about the journeys of our lives." —Alex Ford "Always With Love": "Dedicated to our chorus and kindred families, always with love." —Kathy McGee and Marsha Holloman "On Grandpa's Knee": "For my loving granddaughters Kate and Loren... you bring great joy and happiness to your grandpa. I love you" —Popi (Michael Baker) "The Gift of Two": "Happy Birthday, PJ. We love you." —Mom and Dad "Our Stockings": "To our extended family, GMCW. Thank you, gentlemen, for music that comforts and inspires." —Greg Kubiak and Joe Canter "Crossfire": "In honor of Alan Savada and Will Stevenson and their son, Samuel." —Jack Gerard "Nightfall": "For friends whose love has graced my journey: John, Bob, Karl, Bud, Tim, Daniel, Richard, Tom and Curt." —Jack Reiffer "At the Window": "In memory of my late partner Stephen Brent Miller." —Paul Kuntzler "The Man in My Father's Life": "Dedicated to Becca and Kate. We are both so happy and richer for having you in our lives." —Stuart Kopperman and Kit Grieder "Neighbors and Friends": "Dedicated to all families — traditional and non-traditional. May your lives be filled with old-fashioned picnics." —Jerry Lee, Joe Vignali and Chris Asaro "A Wall of Glass": "In remembrance of Uncle Dick who left us too soon. And to my partner and friend, Rusty... let no walls keep us apart. With love." —Scott Reiber "Dance One More Time": "Jerry — thank you for nine wonderful years and for sending me someone to dance with again." —Howie "Empty Frame": "Dedicated to my brothers, Frank, Jim and Edward." —Charles Merk "This House Shall Stand": "To GMCW for adding beautiful music to our lives and to Alan Keffer and George Epting for introducing them to us." —Thomas Mounteer and George Farrah Special thanks to the following for their generous contributions to the commissioning and recording of Songs of My Family: Alex Ford and Steven Toporoff Jim and Barbara Tozzi Dan Patton and Steve Ranger