Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus

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Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus

Background information
Also known as	PGMC
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Genre(s)	Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular
Occupation(s)	Men's Chorus
Instrument(s)	100+ voices
Years active	1981-present
Website	www.pgmc.org
Members
Artistic Director Joseph J. Buches Collaborative Pianist Bonnie Wagner

The 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.^[1] 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.

1 History
2 Recordings
3 See also
4 References
5 External links

[edit] History

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[edit] 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.