Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
- Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
Infobox musical artist
Name = Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
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Background = classical_ensemble
Alias = PGMC
Origin = flagicon|USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Instrument = 100+ voices
Genre = Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular
Occupation = Men's Chorus
Years_active = 1981-present
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URL = [http://www.pgmc.org www.pgmc.org]
Current_members = Artistic Director
Joseph J. Buches
Collaborative Pianist
Bonnie WagnerThe Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus (PGMC) is a choral organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1981, it is one of the oldest gay men's choruses in the United States, and is a cultural fixture in Philadelphia.[cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Gay men's chorus debuts in conservative Colorado Springs | work = | publisher = Associated Press | date = 2006-04-22-04/24/06 | url = http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid30010.asp | format = | doi = | accessdate = 11/6/2007] The Chorus is affiliated with the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). The Chorus has performed with the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware and the Anna Crusis Women's Choir, and has participated in several GALA festivals. The chorus is currently under the artistic direction of Joseph J. Buches.]History
Recordings
In 1997, the Chorus produced its first commercial recording, "The Spirit Says Sing". In April 2006, the Chorus produced a second recording, entitled "Open Road," featuring a commissioned piece of the same title by composer Dr. Robert Maggio. In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the chorus performed the world debut of "Open Road" at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center in June 2006.
ee also
* GALA Choruses
References
External links
* [http://www.pgmc.org/ Philadelphia Gay Men's ChorusOfficial website]
* [http://www.galachoruses.org/ Gala Choruses Official website]
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