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The New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus (NHGMC) is a choral organization in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was established in 1998 and is a member of the Manchester Performing Arts Association. The chorus' mission is to present quality entertainment, provide an opportunity for wholesome social interaction for its members, and present a positive image of the gay community in New Hampshire.
The chorus produces two concert series each year, a winter concert series in early December and a spring concert series in early May. Throughout the year, it also accepts additional requests to perform from community organizations.
Membership is open to all men, 18 years of age or older, who are gay or gay-supportive and who enjoy the camaraderie and satisfaction of singing in a vocal group. New members are welcome to join the chorus at the beginning of each season.
The chorus is currently under the direction of Luc Andre Roberge. Its accompanist is pianist Gary Finger. There are currently 32 singing members in the group.
History
[edit]April 27, 2003 was proclaimed New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus Day in Manchester by Mayor Robert A. Baines.
In June 2004, the chorus traveled to Orlando, Florida. It performed with the Orlando Gay Chorus during Gay Days.
On June 5, 2004, the chorus was the first openly gay organization to peform at Walt Disney World property, on stage at the EPCOT Center. The performance was coordinated in conjunction with Walt Disney World's Magic Music Days.
On June 4, 2005, the chorus peformed for Pride Day at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. This event was part of Boston Pride 2005.
Recordings
[edit]In December 2001, the chorus recorded its first recording, Nostalgic Holiday. It was recorded live at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Manchester, New Hampshire. The recording contains 18 tracks and its run time is approximately 52 minutes and 35 seconds.
In May 2003, the chorus recorded its second recording, Take Five, in honor of its fifth anniversary. It was also recorded live at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Manchester, New Hampshire. The recording contains 19 tracks and its run time is approximately 72 minutes and 57 seconds. It contains favorite selections from the first four years of the chorus as chosen by its members.