music      news/events      bio      recordings      contact Get A Transfer 2002 men’s chorus 4 horns 4 trumpets 3 trombones tuba piano 2 percussion   1: snare drum, whistle   2: bass drum, suspended cymbal 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 PERFORMANCE MATERIALS       SIDEBAR     The performance of this piece took place in Symphony Hall, Boston and I'd been advised to hear     it from the side of the stage as the trek from the auditorium to the stage was a long one. Being     wilful and optimistic I sat in my orchestra seat to hear and see the piece in its full glory and . . .     as warned . . . getting to the stage (out into the lobby, through heavy doors to backstage, up     more steps, etc.) took long enough that by the time I'd arrived the applause was over. So I     surreptitiously returned to my seat, my – probably – one chance to bow on the Symphony Hall     stage scuppered. Acch. 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)