PHILADELPHIA GAY MENS CHORUS INCORPORATED
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Mission Statement
The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus (PGMC) entertains audiences, supports communities, and fosters acceptance through exceptional musical performance. The central component of our community outreach is the concerts we perform in area schools. These concerts are fun and entertaining, foster tolerance and acceptance among students both in and out of the LGBT community, and promote a sense of understanding and personal growth in our teenage audiences. At over 100 voices strong from across the region, the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus (PGMC) is the premier all-male choral group in the Greater Philadelphia region.
About This Cause
Since its formation in 1981, PGMC has steadily increased its visibility within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and among Philadelphia arts organizations. The regular subscription season includes concert productions in December, March, and June. In addition, the Chorus performs at cabarets, fundraisers, and other community events throughout the year. Our small auditioned ensemble, Brotherly Love (BroLo), perform at other concerts and community outreach events, representing the chorus where participation by the full body is impractical. Our repertoire includes a broad range of styles, holiday tunes, love ballads, comic pieces, pop and rock songs, Broadway and Hollywood, opera choruses, folk songs from around the world, the latest LGBT empowerment music and other commissioned LGBT works. The Chorus also shares its message of inspiration and acceptance with students through regular performances at Philadelphia-area schools, as part of its youth outreach program.Additionally, each year we provide 500 free tickets to students to attend PGMC concerts, and we host a special reception for them after our Saturday matinee performances. Our outreach work has taken PGMC to young people in area schools and churches where our performances not only promotes tolerance and understanding, but also support youth who may be dealing with the challenges of coming out as gay. The heartfelt response from students has shown us how important it is to engage them in embracing the humanity we all share.