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The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build people and celebrate difference.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most victorious community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 175-voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leaders of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a expansive spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television and internet broadcasts. The City of Boston’s Arts, Tourism and Special Events office says “The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is a crown jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.”
The Boston Lgbtq+ Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire convert, build community and commemorate difference.
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus: Glitter & Gingham
"Get ready to giddy up and glam out with BGMC’s “Glitter and Gingham”! We’re putting the iconic music of Dolly Parton center stage, blending sparkle with a touch of country flair. Join us for a fabulous night where the rhinestones shine bright and the gingham brings that down-home charm.
This June, we kick off Pride Month with a celebration appreciate no other. It’s a toe-tappin’, heart-warmin’ hoedown that celebrates Dolly’s greatest hits, all delivered with the camp and charisma you’ve come to love from BGMC. Our talented performers will dazzle you with renditions of Dolly’s classics, from “Jolene” to “9 to 5,” all wrapped up in a glittery, gingham-clad package that’s sure to make you smile.
As we celebrate Pride, we honor the spirit of love, acceptance, and fabulous self-expression that Dolly Parton embodies. So grab your sequins and your checkered shirts, and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and pure Dolly delight."
“Keepers of the Light”: A Musical History of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
Music forms a critical part of every documented human culture, providing a operational and emotional form of communication. Studies show that individuals who make or listen to music life heightened levels of oxytocin and endorphins, resulting in decreased pain perception and relief from symptoms of depression. Within groups, creating music can sync heartbeats, leading to psychological collective bonding and improved feelings of self-esteem.1 In concise, music accomplishes deep psychological, emotional, and physical function, and tells the kinds of stories that words alone cannot do. I’d like to tell you one of those stories today. It’s a story about singing as protest, mourning, memory, and aspire , as well as one historically significant concert, specifically.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus was not the first gay chorus in America. That distinction belongs to the San Francisco Homosexual Men’s Chorus, the world’s first openly gay chorus, which held its first rehearsal in 1978. After seeing the SFGMC act at the Boston Opera House on June 16, 1981, Josef Bevins and several of his friends placed ads in the Gay Communi Skip to main content Collection Identifier: M201 The collection documents the adminstration and performances of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) from its formation in 1982, and is organized into two series. .
Boston Gay Men's Chorus records
Scope and Contents
Series 1: Administrative includes awards; Board of Directors and Artistic Committee records and meeting minutes; financial and fundraising records, particularly grant administration; newsletters for members and for supporters; sheet music of works performed by the chorus; and photographs of BGMC activities other than concerts, such as rehearsals and social events, as well as group portraits of members and photographs of BGMC staff.
Series 2: Performances documents concert appearances by BGMC. The bulk of the series relates to BGMC's annual season, consisting of a winter/holiday concert, a spring concert, and a summer Pride concert. These materials include audiovisual recordings, planning and production notes, venue booking and ticket sales, promotional materials and press coverage, and a near-complete run of programs from BGMC's major performances in the Boston area. Also included are mat