While music is an excellent way to enjoy yourself and be entertained, it can also be a powerful tool to deliver a message. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC has been using music as a vehicle to fight for equality and justice for the last 40 years. Its community came together virtually to celebrate their Ruby Jubilee this past Saturday night.
Formed all the way back in 1981, at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, GMCW was sparked after an inspiring performance of San Francisco’s newly formed Gay Men’s Chorus at the Kennedy Center. Since then, they have performed hundreds of hours of both shows and community outreach, including international Equality tours, performing in front of sitting presidents, and taking iconic stages such as the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the White House. They have an continue to use their platform and voices to push for inclusion.
Elmhurst Choral Union s virtual concert to debut May 15 The Elmhurst Choral Union rehearses for the spring concert in April 2019. This year s spring concert will feature music reflecting joy, peace, and the beauty and rebirth of spring. Courtesy of the Elmhurst Choral Union
Updated 4/19/2021 11:50 PM
Elmhurst Choral Union and Elmhurst Choral Union Chamber Singers present a Mutual May Music: A Virtual Performance to Bring Us Together, an on-demand concert debuting at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15.
Artistic Director Scott Uddenberg will lead both groups and professional soloists in this positive concert experience, featuring music that reflects joy, peace, and the beauty and rebirth of spring.
Updated on March 4, 2021 at 12:32 pm
Richard Hill
Verdigris Ensemble is looking for homegrown inspiration. The Dallas choral ensemble announced its third annual ION Composer Competition. Due to the February winter storm, submissions are now being accepted through March 22.
Established in 2018, the competition’s goal is to foster and promote North Texas compositional talent. The competition consists of three categories: Middle and High School, College and Adult.
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Verdigris Ensemble is looking for pieces suitable for a 16-part choir. The pieces may be acapella or accompanied by a range of instrumentation. Prizes include a $500 cash prize, a professional headshot and consideration for an upcoming Verdigris Ensemble performance.