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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 enjoy 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 bedtime of music, laughter, and pure Dolly delight."
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The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire alter, build community and celebrate difference.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most prosperous community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 175-voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, resourceful programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic direction of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a broad spectrum of classical and popular tune and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and female homosexual community. The Chorus is heard dwell by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television and internet broadcasts. The Municipality of Boston’s Arts, Tourism and Distinct Events office says “The Boston Lgbtq+ Men’s Chorus is a crown jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.”
The Boston Same-sex attracted Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, erect community and rejoice difference.
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“Keepers of the Light”: A Musical History of the Boston Queer Men’s Chorus
Music forms a critical part of every documented human culture, providing a functional and emotional form of communication. Studies show that individuals who construct or listen to music trial heightened levels of oxytocin and endorphins, resulting in decreased pain perception and relief from symptoms of depression. Within groups, creating music can sync heartbeats, primary to psychological group bonding and improved feelings of self-esteem.1 In short, music accomplishes deep psychological, emotional, and physical work, and tells the kinds of stories that words alone cannot accomplish. I’d like to tell 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 1978. After seeing the SFGMC perform 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 Skilled 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 skillfully 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 Event concert. These materials include audiovisual recordings, planning and performance notes, venue booking and ticket sales, promotional materials and press coverage, and a near-complete move of programs from BGMC's major performances in the Boston area. Also included are mat