The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) performs a rich catalog of classical, contemporary, Broadway, pop and multi-cultural music. The repertoire is as diverse as the 90 men who are singing with pride as members of the BGMC. A balance of educating, entertaining and enlightening allows us to maintain our integrity as a gay chorus while providing inclusion and appreciation by all members of our respective communities.
The Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus is dedicated to producing vocal music of high quality in the rich tradition of men's choral singing. We sing to create harmony as we celebrate pride in the community and in ourselves. We seek through song not only to entertain, but to enlighten.
About Us
The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) performs a rich catalog of classical, contemporary, Broadway, pop and multi-cultural music. The repertoire is as diverse as the 90 men who are singing with pride as members of the BGMC. A balance of educating, entertaining and enlightening allows us to maintain our integrity as a gay chorus while providing inclusion and appreciation by all members of our respective communities.
The BGMC has been honored by the Empire State Pride Agenda with a Community Service Award. This award was in recognition of efforts to raise awareness and to enlighten our region through song. To that end, the BGMC has performed in a variety of venues throughout Western New York and Ontario for many community events. Additionally, the BGMC has traveled to Montreal to participate in the seventh annual GALA Festival, an international gathering of gay and lesbian choruses.
While maintaining a strong presence within the gay community, The BGMC also has been privileged to perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall and has done benefits for the Amherst Unitarian Universalist Church music program; Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church's restoration; the annual World AIDS Day Memorial Service; and, the AIDS Community Services fundraiser Cause for Celebration. Additionally, BGMC performed for the arrival of The Amistad; participated in “Gusto at the Gallery”at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery; sang at the Ars Nova Musicians “Viva Vivaldi”Concert; sang at Fredonia College for their diversity and multicultural groups; and, at the Nichols School for Diversity Week. Of course, our four major concerts annually bring our work to thousands of avid listeners.
Incorporated in 2001, The BGMC is a membership association dedicated to producing high quality vocal music in the rich tradition of men’s choral singing. Through song, the Chorus endeavors to entertain and enlighten, create harmony and celebrate personal and community pride.
Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the my flyer for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th. I am so excited! Peace and love, Pat Holley
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
So I've decided in regards to all of our rehearsals - I simply can not move while singing. The two are not cohesive. Snapping, Tapping, Clapping - All these while singing is a formula for a severe laughing fit for me!
AIDS Walk Buffalo Join us on Saturday, May 31 in Delaware Park! Visit www. aidscommunityservices. com or click the AIDS Walk icon below to donate to an individual or to a team. You can also join a team or form your own team and start fundraising today!
Dining Out for Life! Mark your calendar for the sixth anniversary of this very special event, Tuesday, April 29 at restaurants across WNY. Visit www. diningoutforlife. com and select Buffalo for more information.
AIDS Walk Join us on Saturday, May 31 in Delaware Park!
- FRIGHT NIGHT - HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE AT THE RIVIERA THEATRE
AIDS Community Services presents a super-spooky Halloween double feature at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda: Nosferatu and Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ!
Join us on Tuesday, October 30 starting at 7:00 PM for this evening of chills – tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit AIDS Community Services. The Riviera Theatre is located at 67 Webster Street in North Tonawanda. We’ll see you there… if you dare!
If you would like more information, please call 716.847.0340 ext. 395.
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