There are occasional smaller, also non-subscription productions, such as an auditioned Cabaret concert in October or November. In addition, in 20, the chorus performed a non-subscription concert of classical fare in February, between the holiday and spring concerts.
GMCW performs three subscription concerts annually: holiday-themed (December), spring (March) and summer (June), which opens Washington’s annual week-long Capital Pride celebration. Both works were featured on CD releases subsequent to their inaugural performances on stage. The chorus has commissioned original works for men’s chorus, such as Changing Hearts in 2004 and Songs of My Family in 2007. In December 2002, GMCW performed as part of the televised 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. While there, GMCW was received by Sweden’s Princess Christina to thank members for singing in support of Noah’s Ark, a Swedish AIDS services organization.ĭuring its 20th-anniversary season in 2000–2001, GMCW performed at Carnegie Hall and Boston’s Symphony Hall in joint concerts with the gay men’s choruses of Boston and New York City. In 1998, the chorus toured three Scandinavian capitals. The chorus performed at President Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997. In the time since its founding, GMCW has performed locally at the Kennedy Center, the National Theatre, the Warner Theatre, DAR Constitution Hall, the Lincoln Theatre and, most frequently, Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University. The chorus was established in 1981 by enthusiasts of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus who attended a local performance at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The parent organization is the Federal City Performing Arts Association, Inc., and GMCW is a member of GALA Choruses.
The chorus's stated mission is that it "delights audiences and champions gay equality with robust artistry, fun, and surprise." In addition to singing members, GMCW has nearly 100 support volunteers, 400 subscribers, 500 donors and an annual audience of nearly 10,000. With more than 300 singing members, it is also one of the largest. (GMCW), is one of the oldest LGBT choral organizations in the United States. Broadway, choral, classical, jazz, popularįederal City Performing Arts Association, Inc.