CGMC Staff

Patrick Sinozich Artistic Director

The 2010-2011 season marks the continuation of Patrick's 14th year as Artistic Director of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus. Patrick holds degrees in music from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music and from Northwestern University. He also studied music, psychology and theology at Wayne State University, the University of Detroit Mercy and at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. In addition to CGMC, Patrick serves as the Music Director of Chicago a cappella, the Assistant Music Director at St. Clement’s Catholic Church, and is on the musical staff of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He operates a private vocal coaching studio and appears regularly in vocal and chamber music recitals throughout the United States. An accomplished composer and arranger, Patrick writes and arranges much of the material used in CGMC productions. His arrangements have been sung by choruses across the country including New York, Washington DC, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Denver, Cleveland, Portland and Phoenix. Patrick has produced four CDs for Chicago a cappella and three for the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus.

Arnie Cuarenta General Manager

Since playing Marryin’ Sam in his high school production of Lil’ Abner Arnie has always loved being on stage. Taking every chance to perform while still working in the corporate world, Arnie joined the chorus in 2001 and quickly fell in love with the organization. He has served on the chorus’ board of directors, chairing the membership committee for two years. Arnie is very excited to bring his 15 years of sales management and training experience to CGMC in the role of General Manager.