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About the Executive Director
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 About
the Executive Director
Tim McHale is Founder and Executive Director of the Boston Minstrel Company --
a group of forty highly charged singers who celebrate at shelters on
a weekly basis. Tim is a skilled music facilitator who has led songfests
with guitar and piano for more than twenty years. Tim’s skills
include high-energy song leading of “top forty” folk, pop,
blues, and rock tunes, as well as solo performance. Having built a solid
reputation for creating musical celebrations which are engaging, unifying,
and just plain fun for all ages, Tim has also created custom songs for
milestone events and special occasions.
Tim believes that musical connections can transform a group from ordinary
to extra-ordinary within minutes. He confidently integrates voices and
instruments, using music:
Tim generates group interaction via songfests at community celebrations,
corporate events, retreats, seminars and parties. Significant accomplishments
and performances include:
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1996 Olympic Torch Bearer, recognized for musical
leadership and outreach;
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One of Liz Walker’s (WBZ-TV) “Heroes”,
recognized for outstanding community work;
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Commissioned by First Night, Boston, 2000, Tim composed
“ Light a Light”, Boston’s
Millennium song.
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Awarded the “Extra Mile Award” from Massachusetts’
Housing and Shelter Alliance, 2001 for musical outreach;
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performed for corporate events: Genzyme, Kodak, Polaroid,
and Steelcase;
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performed for community events: Boston First Night
2000, Walk for Hunger, 2002 Olympic Torch Celebration, and the Body
and Soul Conference;
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performed for educational events: Boston University,
WGBH Kid’s Day, and elementary schools in Greater Boston.
Audience acclaim:
“I can’t recall a single time in fifteen years when an event
had such a positive impact.”
“The joyful song and lively sing-a-long atmosphere brought everyone
to their feet, literally.”
“You brought out goodwill, respect, and delight in each other.
You strip away the bonds of hardship and economic boundaries. It was
magic and reality at once.”
The BMC needs you. To inquire about training as an alternative song
leader for the Boston Minstrels, to sing with the group, to suggest
a venue, or to contribute in some way to the Boston Minstrel Company,
please Contact Us.
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