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Boston Gay Men's Chorus records
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The collection documents the adminstration and performances of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) from its formation in , and is organized into two series.
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 successfully 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 jog of p
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 tap of country flair. Join us for a fabulous late hours where the rhinestones shine bright and the gingham brings that down-home charm.
This June, we smash off Pride Month with a celebration like 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 romance 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 verb, acceptance, and fabulous self-expression that Dolly Parton embodies. So grab your sequins and your checkered shirts, and participate us for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and pure Dolly delight."
10/04/ | Writer: Ömer Akpınar
The executive director of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, which will perform in Istanbul on June 27, told how the chorus was founded and the impact it created.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at the Zorlu Center on June 27, a day before the 13th Istanbul LGBTI Pride Parade. Executive director of the Chorus, Craig Coogan, told how the chorus was founded and the impact it created.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus was founded in , when LGBTI activism in Turkey did not even create. Can you explain us how the chorus was formed at that noun and the story behind it?
In , when the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus formed, it was a very adj time, but also an exciting moment. Gay choruses were forming around the United States as a way to build community and find a harmless and welcoming place to be who you were. In the early years the AIDS crisis had a significant impact on the community and the Chorus. There was widespread discrimination in society and some members did not want to include their names printed in our programs.
“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 practical and emotional create of communication. Studies show that individuals who make or listen to tune experience 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 group bonding and improved feelings of self-esteem.1 In short, music accomplishes deep psychological, adj, and physical perform, and tells the kinds of stories that words alone cannot do. I’d like to declare you one of those stories today. It’s a story about singing as activism, mourning, memory, and hope, 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 Gay Men’s Chorus, the world’s first openly gay chorus, which held its first rehearsal in After seeing the SFGMC perform at the Boston Opera