Rochester Gay Men's Chorus

08/26/2026

We will always love you, Dolly. 🩷

“Livin’ in a rainbowland
Where you and I go hand in hand.
Oh, I’d be lyin’ if I said this was fine,
All the hurt and the hate goin’ on here.
We are rainbows, me and you,
Every color, every hue.
Let’s shine through, shine through.
Together we can start livin’ in a rainbowland…”

We are heartbroken upon the passing of Dolly Parton, an unwavering ally for the LGBTQ+ community. And we are all the more grateful and honored to have dedicated our July concert to her work and to have been surrounded by the enthusiastic support of the Rochester community as we spread her messages of love and inclusivity.

These lyrics from “Rainbowland,” which Dolly wrote with Oren Kleinman and Miley Cyrus and recorded with Miley, speak powerfully to the work that both Dolly and the RGMC have long been so passionate about.

We will continue welcoming every hue to our rainbowland. 🌈

08/20/2026

📣 It's almost that time again: We're welcoming new singers (and old friends) to join us for our next rehearsal cycle!

Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 10, for our December 2026 show, “An RGMC Christmas Carol,” a festive reimagining of Charles Dickens’s timeless tale that will warm the spirit and remind us of the power of compassion.

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, at Downtown United Presbyterian Church (DUPC), 121 N Fitzhugh St, in Rochester.

A new member meet & greet is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, also at 7 pm at DUPC. This is an informal chance to mingle with other chorus members and meet with Artistic Director Alex Kuczynski for voice placement.

No experience necessary! All you need is a desire to sing and a vocal range of tenor, baritone, or bass.

Questions? Comment here, send us a DM, or reach out at [email protected] or 585-423-0650. You can also learn more at thergmc.org/join-us.

We're looking forward to making beautiful music together!

08/14/2026

⭐ Announcing our 2026-27 concert season! ⭐

Tickets are on sale now, including the option to SAVE by securing your tickets for the entire season at once. With plenty of familiar favorites and fun twists, we hope you’ll join us as we lift up voices, build community, and create moments of magic all year long.

❄ An RGMC Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 3 pm

🎸 Mods, Rockers, and Showstoppers: A British Invasion of the RGMC
Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 7:30 pm

💫 Can You Feel the Pride Tonight: A Disney Celebration
Saturday, July 10, 2027, at 7:30 pm

All concerts are at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, which is ADA accessible. ASL interpretation will be provided at the Saturday, December 12, performance as well as at the March and July shows.

Head to thergmc.org for details and tickets. We're looking forward to bringing you another season of heart, humor, pride, and purpose! 🏳️‍🌈

07/15/2026

Honored to be included among this list of wonderful resources!

Part two is here!

A big thank you to Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for sharing even more amazing LGBTQIA+ resources with us. We hope this guide helps connect people with the support, community, and services they need.

We're also so thankful for all of the LGBTQIA+ spaces and organizations that work every day to create safe, welcoming environments for q***r individuals. Your dedication helps make our community stronger and more inclusive. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Be sure to save this post and share it with someone who might find these resources helpful!

WAVE Woman Inc., Next Generation Men Of Transition, Trans Alliance of Greater Rochester - TAGR, Rochester Black Pride, Rochester Gay Men's Chorus, and HRC Western & Central NY

07/14/2026

See you at the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival this Saturday! 🌈

07/11/2026

A few members of the chorus share which song they're most looking forward to performing TONIGHT in Rainbowland Rhapsody: Songs of Dolly Parton! We had some fun with this one. 😄

Concert details and tickets are available in our Facebook event or at thergmc.org. Tickets are going fast, so best to secure yours online in advance! Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

See you tonight (Saturday, July 11) at 7:30 pm at Hochstein Performance Hall!

07/11/2026

Another preview from rehearsal of what you’ll hear at tomorrow (Saturday) night’s Rainbowland Rhapsody: Songs of Dolly Parton. Come experience “9 to 5” and lots of other Dolly favorites — July 11, 7:30 pm at Hochstein!

Plus the Flower City Pride Band, our small vocal ensembles, our fabulous dancing Rochettes, a cash raffle, and the drawing for our RBTL season ticket raffle!

The Rochester Imagination Library will also be in attendance, and we’re proud to donate a portion of proceeds to their work.

Details & tickets available through the Facebook event or thergmc.org! 🌈

07/10/2026

A little preview from rehearsal for Rainbowland Rhapsody: Songs of Dolly Parton. Come experience “Jolene” and lots of other Dolly favorites tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 7:30 pm at Hochstein!

Details & tickets available through the Facebook event or thergmc.org! 🌈

07/10/2026

Thank you, WXXI News and our own Dan Flaherty, for this lovely feature on our concert coming up THIS SATURDAY! Rainbowland Rhapsody: Songs of Dolly Parton hits the Hochstein Performance Hall stage at 7:30 pm on July 11. Details and tickets are at thergmc.org and also linked through the Facebook event and the WXXI story.

We'll see you there with rhinestones, joy, and sass aplenty!

https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-07-09/rochester-gay-mens-chorus-celebrates-pride-with-dolly-parton

The group’s shows often have a theme — think anything from Disney to David Bowie — and for this year’s Pride month, it’s all about Dolly.