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Boston Gay Men&#;s Chorus: Glitter & Gingham
"Get ready to giddy up and glam out with BGMC’s “Glitter and Gingham”! We’re putting the iconic music of Dolly Parton center stage, blending sparkle with a touch of country flair. Join us for a fabulous night where the rhinestones shine bright and the gingham brings that down-home charm.
This June, we kick off Pride Month with a celebration favor no other. It’s a toe-tappin’, heart-warmin’ hoedown that celebrates Dolly’s greatest hits, all delivered with the camp and charisma you’ve come to love from BGMC. Our talented performers will dazzle you with renditions of Dolly’s classics, from “Jolene” to “9 to 5,” all wrapped up in a glittery, gingham-clad package that’s sure to make you smile.
As we celebrate Pride, we honor the spirit of love, acceptance, and fabulous self-expression that Dolly Parton embodies. So grab your sequins and your checkered shirts, and join us for an unforgettable darkness of music, laughter, and pure Dolly delight."
Boston Gay Men's Chorus records
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Scope and Contents
The collection documents the adminstration and performances of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) from its formation in , and is organized into two series.
Series 1: Administrative includes awards; Board of Directors and Artistic Committee records and meeting minutes; financial and fundraising records, particularly grant administration; newsletters for members and for supporters; sheet music of works performed by the chorus; and photographs of BGMC activities other than concerts, such as rehearsals and social events, as well as group portraits of members and photographs of BGMC staff.
Series 2: Performances documents concert appearances by BGMC. The bulk of the series relates to BGMC's annual season, consisting of a winter/holiday concert, a spring concert, and a summer Pride concert. These materials include audiovisual recordings, planning and production notes, venue booking and ticket sales, promotional materials and press coverage, and a near-complete run of programs from BGMC's major performances in the Boston area. Also included are materials related to on
“Keepers of the Light”: A Musical History of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
Music forms a critical part of every documented human culture, providing a working and emotional form of communication. Studies show that individuals who make or listen to music exposure heightened levels of oxytocin and endorphins, resulting in decreased pain perception and relief from symptoms of depression. Within groups, creating music can sync heartbeats, leading to psychological collective bonding and improved feelings of self-esteem.1 In brief, music accomplishes deep psychological, emotional, and physical function, and tells the kinds of stories that words alone cannot do. I’d like to tell you one of those stories today. It’s a story about singing as advocacy, mourning, memory, and aspire , as well as one historically significant concert, specifically.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus was not the first gay chorus in America. That distinction belongs to the San Francisco Queer Men’s Chorus, the world’s first openly gay chorus, which held its first rehearsal in After seeing the SFGMC perform at the Boston Opera Dwelling on June 16, , Josef Bevins and several of his friends placed ads in the Gay Community News,
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