New York City Gay Men's Chorus Alumni Association

New York City Gay Men's Chorus Alumni Association The NYCGMC Alumni Association serves both the chorus and its alumni by creating ways for past members to maintain connection to the organization.

Membership in the NYCGMC Alumni Association is open to all former members, associate members, volunteers and staff. Check out the Chorus page as well - https://www.facebook.com/nycgmc

After the success of the retirement dinner for Gary Miller, the Chorus created a gala benefit evening to raise funds for...
05/14/2026

After the success of the retirement dinner for Gary Miller, the Chorus created a gala benefit evening to raise funds for the Chorus.

It was held on May 14, 1999, at the Hudson Theater - which at that time was an event space.

The evening included a sit-down dinner, auction, and performance from Marin Mazzie, with accompaniment from composer Stephen Flaherty (this was when Ragtime was on Broadway). When asked about performing, Ms. Mazzie said, might I be able to have my husband as well? And we also got Jason Danieley!!

To create more for the evening, three honors were awards to -
Terrence McNally - playwright
Richard Burns, Executive Director of The Center
Joe Scialo, owner of The Monster Bar who was a major donor and helped underwrite the 1998 recording Look to the Rainbow.

A very successful first event that would spark the annual galas to follow.

From April 29 - June 2, 1981, the Chorus held several events to raise money so they would be able to wear tuxedos for th...
05/13/2026

From April 29 - June 2, 1981, the Chorus held several events to raise money so they would be able to wear tuxedos for their debut at Carnegie Hall in December 1981.

David Lloyd Sears was the leader of this effort. Events were arranged -
April 29 - Gala Benefit Dinner - Blue Skies Cabaret
May 13 - Benefit - Badlands
May 28 - Cabaret Benefit - Kelly's Village West
June 2 - Cabaret Benefit - Mineshaft

The initiative was titled - Bux for Tux - and raised enoiugh so every member had a tuxedo for their Carnegie concert in December 1981.

We mourn the loss of New York movie critic, Rex Reed, who passed away today.Mr. Reed was one of three hosts for the NYCG...
05/12/2026

We mourn the loss of New York movie critic, Rex Reed, who passed away today.

Mr. Reed was one of three hosts for the NYCGMC second movie concert - REEL MUSIC, in March 1993 at Carnegie Hall.

Rex Reed shared hosting duties with columnist Liz Smith and television personality Bobby Rivers. All three are now deceased.

Their banter during the show, and their insights into the movies, helped make the evening one of music and laughs.

May 11, 1991 - The chorus presented its first fundraising AUCTION.It was held at St. Luke in the Fields School. There wa...
05/12/2026

May 11, 1991 - The chorus presented its first fundraising AUCTION.

It was held at St. Luke in the Fields School. There was a silent and liive auction, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Entrance was just $10.

Marilyn Horne and Stephen Sondheim were Honorary Chairs. The event was quite successful.

It would be another 8 years before the auction was done again.

20 years ago, May 8, 2006, the annual gala benefit was held at American Airlines Penthouse.Out on Stage (as it was calle...
05/08/2026

20 years ago, May 8, 2006, the annual gala benefit was held at American Airlines Penthouse.

Out on Stage (as it was called then) had cocktails, a buffet, performances, and auction. Performers for this year's event included Dar Williams, Craig Chester, Judy Blazer, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (best known for his role in Putnam County Spelling Bee). The chorus's pops group, Uptown Express, also performed.

May 7, 1998 - The Supper Club - A Celebration of Gary Miller on his retirement from NYCGMC.The evening was packed with a...
05/07/2026

May 7, 1998 - The Supper Club - A Celebration of Gary Miller on his retirement from NYCGMC.

The evening was packed with accolades and performances. Comments from State Senator Tom Duane, playwright Terrence McNally, columnist Liz Smith, and colleague and friend, Dennis Coleman, music director of Seattle Men's Chorus.

Performances during the evening included the pops group o fthe Chorus, Uptown Express, Lee Roy Reams, and the incomparable Barbara Cook.

This event would be the template for what would turn into the annual gala benefit for the Chorus.

Sunday, May 5, 1991 - As part of Carnegie Hall's Centennial Celebration, there was a Choralfest at Carnegie Hall with th...
05/05/2026

Sunday, May 5, 1991 -
As part of Carnegie Hall's Centennial Celebration, there was a Choralfest at Carnegie Hall with the great conductor, Robert Shaw leading several area choruses.

The choruses in attendance included -
MasterVoices, Choir
Masterwork Chorus, Choir
New York Choral Society, Choir
Oratorio Society of New York, Choir
Westminster Symphonic Choir, Choir
New York City Gay Men's Chorus, Men's Chorus

The event commenced at 9 AM as members of the various choruses filled the hall to sing under Robert Shaw's baton and the American Symphony Orchestra.

Some of the great choral works performed that day were -

Joseph Haydn (1732— 1809)
The Creation, H.XXI:2: The heavens are telling (1796-1798)

Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548— 1611)
O vos omnes, qui transitis per viam (1572)

Johannes Brahms (1833— 1897)
Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (1865-1868)

Johannes Brahms (1833— 1897)
2 Motets, Op. 29: 2. Schaffe in mir, Gott (1856-1860)

George Frideric Handel (1685— 1759)
Messiah, HWV 56: And the glory of the Lord (1741)

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685— 1750)
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Chorale (1727)

Hector Berlioz (1803— 1869)
L’enfance du Christ, Op. 25: Le repos de las sainte famile ("Shepherd's Farewell") (1850-1854)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809— 1847)
Elijah, Op. 70: He, watching over Israel (1846)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756— 1791)
Ave verum corpus, K. 618 (1791)

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685— 1750)
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Kyrie eleison (c. 1747-1749)

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685— 1750)
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem (c. 1747-1749)

George Frideric Handel (1685— 1759)
Messiah, HWV 56: Halleluia Chorus (1741)

What a glorious day of singing with this esteemed group of singers and musicians.

From an article in the New York Times, a comment from Isaac Stern, President of Carnegie Hall - "The house was full of all kinds of people of all ages, races, shapes and sizes," Mr. Stern said. "It was an affirmation of everything we talk about: the joy of making music."

May 4, 2007 - Philadelphia, Kimmel Center - the 25th Anniversary of Equality Forum GalaMembers of the Chorus took part i...
05/04/2026

May 4, 2007 - Philadelphia, Kimmel Center - the 25th Anniversary of Equality Forum Gala

Members of the Chorus took part in this celebration during the Equality Forum in Philadelphia. The 25th Anniversary Gala at the Kimmel Center.

A bus brought some members to the city while others found their own mode of transportation.

Members of the Ambassador Chorus also participated and would then go on for a performance in Washington, DC, the fillowing day with Potomac Fever, the subgroup of Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.

Repertoire for this concert included selections from the spring concert - Classically NYCGMC.

May 2, 2010, the newly formed Broadway Voices subgroup of NYCGMC presented their cabaret show - What More Can I Say - th...
05/03/2026

May 2, 2010, the newly formed Broadway Voices subgroup of NYCGMC presented their cabaret show - What More Can I Say - the music of William Finn. Three performances were presented at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The previous cabaret from Broadway Voices was a salute to Maltby and Shire in 2008 with "I Want It All."

Broadway Voices was formed to perform intimate cabaret settings of composers with the composer aiding in the process. William Finn was part of rehearsals.

May 1, 2015 - On this date, Jimmy Horan created a cabaret by Chorus members at The Duplex featuring the songs of compose...
05/01/2026

May 1, 2015 - On this date, Jimmy Horan created a cabaret by Chorus members at The Duplex featuring the songs of composer John Bucchino.

GRATEFUL - was an evening of music and fundraising for the Chorus. John Bucchino became an Honorary Chorus Member from his work with the group for this event.

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