San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | SFGMC |
| Genres | Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popular |
| Occupation | Men's Choir |
| Instrument | ca. 300 voices |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Members | Artistic Director and Conductor Jacob Stensberg Assistant Conductor and Music Director of Homophonics Mitch Galli Chief Executive Officer Chris Verdugo Chief Advancement Officer Jonathan Foulk Principal Accompanist Danny Sullivan Associate Accompanist Joan Cifarelli Music Director of The Lollipop Guild Paul Saccone |
| Past members | SFGMC Alumni Association |
| Website | www.sfgmc.org |
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) is the world's first openly gay chorus, one of the world's largest male choruses[1] and the group most often credited with creating the LGBT choral movement.[2]
The chorus was founded by gay music pioneer Jon Reed Sims. The group does not require that members identify as gay, bisexual, or male. The eligibility requirements for SFGMC are to be at least 18 years of age, to be able to sing in the Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone or Bass range, and to pass the audition process defined by the Artistic Director. With a membership of over 300, the SFGMC presents a wide range of music and performs for many different kinds of audiences.
- ^ Although the Seattle Men's Chorus and the Turtle Creek Chorale are both choruses of gay men and are of comparable size, the word "gay" is included in neither organization's title.
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