Chorus Information
Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus
Paul Jones, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur men's chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.sacramentomenschorus.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1984 |
| Mission: | To promote men's choral singing and to interact with similar and diverse communities. |
| Emphasis: | Very eclectic--classical, Baroque to pops-jazz. |
| Size: | 50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 4+ |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the rehearsal hall in September and January, and by appointment. Those auditioning are required to sing from a text or from memory. |
| Dues: | $100 per year |
| Dress: | Tuxedo for formal concerts |
| Rehearsals: | Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sierra Arden UCC Congregational Church, 890 Morse Avenue, Sacramento |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Popular Jazz |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Gay/Lesbian |
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| Rehearse City: | Sacramento | ||
| Region: | Sacramento Valley South | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 188726, Sacramento, 95818 |
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| Phone: | (916) 439-7651 |
| Email: | info@sacramentomenschorus.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | A small a cappella group |
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| Discography: | None |
| Bibliography: | None recent |
| History: | Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus was founded in 1984. In 1990 we incorporated in the State of California and registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We are also a grant recipient of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.The Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus is a proud member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, Inc. (GALA). SGMC produces up to three major concerts a year, and performs throughout the year at events, public and private, in and around the Sacramento metropolitan area. In addition, SGMC has its own ensemble performance group "Entourage ", that represents SMC at venues too small for the entire chorus and other opportunities for outreach. Our season begins in the Fall/Winter and ends in the Spring/Summer. We have performed for the Sacramento Mayoral and California Gubernatorial inaugurations; numerous charity benefits (two with Judy Collins!) ; and have given our gift of music at memorials of those taken from us. |
| Comments: | Will produce a CD in late 1999, and will participate in GALA 2000 in July, 2000" |