Boston Gay Men's Chorus

Boston Gay Men's Chorus In Concert
LOVE'S VOICE The Splendor and Triumph of Love

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The appearance of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in Rockland is a cultural first for the community. As, an Open and Affirming Congregation (of the United Church of Christ), the Boston Gay Men's Chorus’s is a welcome guest.  The concert has been funded in part by the Rockland Cultural Arts Council.

By telling their stories through music, the Chorus shares the reality of the gay experience and connects their audiences to our common humanity.

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2011 - 2012 marks the 30th anniversary season of the internationally acclaimed Boston Gay Men's Chorus. As one of New England's largest and most successful community-based choruses, the 175 voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and ground-breaking community outreach. The Boston Gay Men's Chorus sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music with excellence and builds bridges to all people by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community.

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The Boston Gay Men's Chorus enjoys a high profile in the greater Boston community, Special appearances have included the gala opening of the Art of the Americas wing at the Museum of Fine Arts, the re-opening of the Boston Opera House, the 1999 Boston Pops July 4th Esplanade concert and the telecast, and the grand opening concert of the FleetCenter with James Taylor and Patti LaBelle. BGMC was the first openly gay organization to perform at the Boston's historic Symphony Hall and the Chorus has sung in prestigious venues from coast to coast.

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The mission of the Boston Gay Men's Chours is to help create a more tolerant society through the power of music! The chorus reaches a broad spectrum of gay and straight people through their creative programs and exceptional performance standards. As New England’s largest gay cultural organization and one of the largest gay choruses in the world, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus serves as role models, showcasing the talent and diversity of the GLBT community.