music        news/events        bio        contact        recordings Get A Transfer 2002 men’s chorus 4 horns 4 trumpets 3 trombones tuba piano 2 percussion  duration 12' commissioned by The Boston Gay Men's Chorus  first performance: The Boston Gay Mens Chorus, cond. Reuben Reynolds III Symphony Hall, Boston / March 2, 2002  TEXT Get A Transfer  If you’re on the Gloomy Line, Get a transfer. If you’re inclined to fret and pine, Get a transfer. Get off the track of doubt and gloom, Get on the Sunshne Track, there’s room, Get a transfer.  If you’re on the Worry Train, Get a transfer. You must not sit there and complain, Get a transfer. The Cheerful Cars are coming through, And there’s lots of room for you, Get a transfer.  If you’re on the Grouchy Track, Get a transfer. Take a Happy Special back, Get a transfer. Jump on the train and pull the rope That lands you at the station Hope, Get a transfer.  anonymous newspaper submission (American c.1936)