Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus began in September of 1999 when Dick Kramer set up a booth at East Bay Pride (Oakland) and recruited members to create a gay men’s chorus for the East Bay. The chorus made its first public appearance the following December at a meeting of The Lavender Seniors in San Leandro. Oakland Gay …
The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus was founded in 1993 by a small group of men who simply wanted to sing. Over the next 30 years, the LVMC found itself providing much more than music: a place to create and foster community and safe spaces through live performances. Social justice, inclusion, diversity, and equity are now …
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, and 16 other GALA choruses from across the country commissioned Quiet No More, composed by 6 of today’s most influential LGBTQ composers and an amazing librettist to tell the story of the Stonewall Uprising and the Gay Rights Movement through the …
NYCGMC is comprised of more than 260 talented singers of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Together, we produce a vibrant sound and energy that audiences can feel and connect with. Through the power of this sound, and our spectacular performances, we are fearless champions for love, equality, and acceptance. Founded in 1980, NYCGMC has formed …
We Hold Your Names Sacred – GALA Commission Consortium Artists: Mari Esabel Valverde & Dane Figueroa Edidi Length = 4 minutes SATB, SSAA and TTBB voicings available Text by Dane Figueroa Edidi Music by Mari Esabel Valverde The first in a series of choral pieces addressing the epidemic of violence, especially murders, of transgender women and in …
Partners in life and song, Robert Seeley and Robert Espindola created a vast body of choral songs that have been sung across the GALA Choruses network. “Naked in the Leaves” tells the story of two elder gay men, partners and lovers, as they reminisce about their past and wonder about their place in this world …
The Mexico City Gay Choir is a choir with members of the LGBT+ community and their allies, characterized by offering themed shows per season. The Choir, unlike what normally happens with the choral masses, likes a POP, Rock, Softrock, Musical repertoire and any genre that identifies people today, it is always up to date with the music industry, in its …
Since the original 115 members first sang on the steps of San Francisco City Hall in 1978, The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus has not only persevered in the face of persecution and intolerance, but we have also inspired an LGBT choral movement around the world. Over 2,000 members have sung with the chorus since …
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is an artistic force dedicated to social change. As of January 1, 2023, our membership has grown to over 170 members in 13 years, making us the most prominent LGBTQ+ chorus in the southeastern United States. GMCSF is also one of the country’s top 10 largest LGBTQ+ choruses. …