The Crescendo gala is a fundraising event and celebration to honor extraordinary individuals and corporations who tirelessly champion and promote LGBTQ equality.

Join us at the historic Fairmont San Francisco to celebrate this year’s champions and the the Chorus’ continued mission to change the world through the power of music.

TIME
5:00 PM - VIP Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6:30pm Dinner & Awards

ATTIRE
Deco Chic

LOCATION
Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Map

PARKING
Valet parking is available at the Fairmont, should you be driving to the event.
Local parking options can be found here.

AFTER PARTY
Immediately following Awards Ceremony

Dinner and the show

Preferred Seating + Early Access to Cocktail Reception (5 pm)

Trailblazer Award - Adam Rippon

Olympic medalist, artist and LGBTQ activist, Adam Rippon is one of the most dramatic figure skaters on the planet, and won the hearts of America and the world at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Known for his refreshing candor and wit, his rise to fame on the global stage has provided him with a platform to speak out in support of LGBTQ rights and the freedom to be oneself.

Vanguard Award - Kristin Chenoweth

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. She has spent her offstage career as pioneer for human rights, supporting LGBTQ equality issues, and giving back to the community in countless ways. 

Photo credit: Gian Di Stefano

Corporate Champion Award - Zendesk

CEO Mikkel Svane will accept the award for Zendesk for its support of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and similar choruses around the world, as well as its commitment to LGBTQ equality globally. Zendesk's involvement has gone far beyond financial support, which itself has made a big impact.

Stephen Schwartz

Andrew Lippa

Honey Mahogany

Brian Boitano

Crescendo Gala attendees qualify for a 20% discount from best available room rates. Reserve a room here.

• (10) priority dinner seats

• Verbal recognition from stage during program

• Full-page color ad in digital program

• Listing on virtual donor wall for one year

• Social media mentions (25,000+ followers)

• Rights to use approved event photos incorporate communications

• Logo inclusion in continuous sponsor loop at event

• Acknowledgment in event press releases

• Company logo placement in the following areas:

  • Web Pages with Hyperlink

  • Electronic Invitations

  • SFGMC Website

  • Digital Program Book

  • Sponsor Video (pre, during and post show)

• Ten (10) priority dinner seats

• Ad in digital program

• Social media mentions (25,000+ followers)

• Rights to use approved event photos incorporate communications

• Logo inclusion in continuous sponsor loop at event

• Acknowledgment in event press releases

• Company logo placement in the following areas:
  

  • Web Pages with Hyperlink

  • Electronic Invitations

  • SFGMC Website

  • Digital Program

  • Sponsor Video (pre, during and post show) 

Crescendo Co-Chairs
Cammy Blackstone + Kenyon DeVault

Crescendo Committee

Mike Bernard, Eric Chau, Justin Donahue, Todd Lienhart, Monica MacMillan, Gregory Marks, and Matt Rodrigues