"Testimony" - SFGMC's Performance of Stephen Swartz's contribution to It Gets Better

[leigh.bess.toad]

Hope you have a few hankies or two for this one. Written by Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin, for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Working in collaboration with Dan Savage of the It Gets Better Project, this incredibly moving piece is just amazing. As someone who knows better than most the depression that comes from dealing with my sexuality, and now knowing the joy and acceptance of being out, being in love, this song really speaks to me. I hope it means something to you.

 

Merry Christmas to all my fellow forum members. It does get better.

 

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[Bosguy]

Thank you Lee for this wonderful Christmas morning gift. On this special day for many, we should all give thanks to our supportive families and TRUE friends.

 

Boston Bill

[Phil_musc]

Thanks, Lee, for finding this and posting it to share with us all. Powerfully moving and ultimately affirming. I (and probably most of us) could use a little more affirmation like this wonderful musical video provides. Best wishes to you for 2013.