I'm proud to have joined the NYC Gay Men's Chorus in January, 2022. We had our first in-person concerts this past May, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. This organization means a lot to me: the people, the mission, the music--it's soul-enriching stuff. It's also just really fun to be a part of. In addition to our concerts, our Pride performances, and marching in the Pride parade, one highlight from this past season was getting to perform at the Tony Awards (see the video clip below).
I hope you'll help me support this organization's longevity in our annual fundraiser. Know that by doing so, you are helping to give queer people in New York City a beautiful place to shine. We thank you for it.
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The NYCGMC’s 2022-23 season will present three concerts in December 2022, March 2023, and June 2023. For more information, please visit www.nycgmc.org.
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus is an internationally renowned performing arts institution in New York City and a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ+ community. Through the power of song, NYCGMC challenges people’s perceptions of the LGBTQ+ community, combats fear and hatred, encourages compassion and human connection, and thrills audiences with inspiring performances. NYCGMC champions social justice and embraces the values of diversity, inclusion, equity, and intersectionality.
Founded in 1979, NYCGMC provided a community when LGBTQ+ people faced daunting challenges and devastating loss. As a non-profit organization, NYCGMC relies on the generosity of donors to support this important work and to keep our song alive. Your support allows NYCGMC to amplify our mission and our voices at this important moment. Thank you for your generosity! It means a lot to me and the Chorus.
NYCGMC presents three mainstage shows and over forty outreach activities across all five boroughs and beyond annually. Previous years’ outreach performances have included appearances at LGBTQ teen homeless shelters, at SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBTQ Elders), and at corporate and public pride celebrations. NYCGMC has performed at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and Yankee Stadium; at gala fundraisers for the Swish Ally Fund and the Ackerman Institute; and at the Brooklyn Museum and the Global Citizen concert in Central Park, among many others. Television appearances including The Tony Awards, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, and Last Week Tonight have provided a national platform for the mission. Through technical assistance and joint concerts, NYCGMC supports development of LGBTQ choruses in the U.S. and internationally. NYCGMC’s school outreach program serves over 2,000 NYC public middle and high school students.