July 25 - Gay Men's Chorus Presents Summer Concert Special Guests San Diego Women's Chorus and GMCSD's ensemble Swell! will Join in the Fun The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego is proud to present its annual summer concert which this year is entitled "Welcome Home." This fun and fast-paced concert will feature special guests the San Diego Women's Chorus as well as GMCSD's new ensemble Swell! "Welcome Home" will be presented on Saturday, August 2, at 7:30 pm and again on Sunday, August 3, at 3:00 pm. Both performances will take place inside the beautiful Christ Lutheran Church located at 4761 Cass Street in Pacific Beach. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> July 3 - Chorus to Sell Festival Passes during Pride Parade GMCSD plans busy Summer of Travel, Pride, and Concerts The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will once again work in partnership with San Diego LGBT Pride by selling Festival passes from special GMCSD tents set up along the Pride Parade route on Saturday, July 19. This year's Pride Parade will travel its traditional route through Hillcrest, heading west along University before turning south along Sixth Avenue. The Chorus will have a half dozen tents along the way at which GMCSD members will sell two-day Festival passes for $25 and one-day passes for $15. By purchasing their passes during the Pride parade, Festival attendees can save time, avoid the lines at the gate, and support one of San Diego's oldest and largest gay arts organizations at the same time. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> June 20 - Chorus Receives Funds from Councilmember Frye GMCSD plans busy Summer of Travel, Pride, and Concerts The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego is proud to announce that City Councilmember Donna Frye recently allocated $1,500 to GMCSD in recognition of the important role it plays in the community. These funds will help the Chorus continue to perform throughout the San Diego region, for both GLBT and non-GLBT audiences, in a wide variety of events, locations, settings, and venues. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> March 31 - Tickets Selling Fast for Chorus Concert The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will kick off its 16th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with its spring concert, "Heart and Soul - Music of the 50s." This hip and hilarious trip down memory lane will be presented on Saturday, April 12, at 8:00 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 pm. A VIP reception for donors and Season Subscribers will be held during intermission of each concert. Both performances will take place inside the beautiful David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located within the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> March 17 - Spring Cleaning Carwash with the Chorus The Gay Men's Chorus invites you to a Fabulous Fifties carwash in The LGBT Center's parking lot this Saturday, March 22, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone whose car or truck is in need of a spring cleaning is invited to join in the fun as Chorus members volunteer to get all lathered up for a good cause. In keeping with the theme of GMCSD's spring concert, "Heart and Soul - Music of the 50s," attendees can sing along with the Chorus to songs from that era and get their picture taken with a vintage car that will also make the scene. The suggested donation is $10 per vehicle, and all moneys raised will help Chorus members represent San Diego at this summer's GALA Festival in Miami. The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center is located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> March 3 - Tickets Now Available for Chorus Concert GMCSD Takes a Hip Trip Down Memory Lane with Spring Concert full of "Heart and Soul" The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will kick off its 16th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with its spring concert, "Heart and Soul - Music of the 50s." This hip and hilarious trip down memory lane will be presented on Saturday, April 12, at 8:00 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 pm. Both performances will take place inside the beautiful David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located within the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> Chorus Keeps Busy with Special Events Oscars Party, Portrait Sittings, and Fifties Carwash all Contribute to Exciting Spring Semester The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will participate in the GALA Choruses Festival this summer in Miami and GMCSD has already staged a number of successful fundraising events. The Chorus held an Oscars night party at a private residence on February 24 with food and beverages donated by Baja Betty's, Napa Valley Grille, and Urban Mo's. Dozens of Chorus supporters walked the red carpet, watched the Academy Awards telecast on big screen televisions, and cast their votes for the winners. More than $800 was raised that night to help members of the Chorus attend the GALA Festival. Read the full Press Release >> February 14 - Chorus Takes a Hip Trip Down Memory Lane with Spring Concert full of "Heart and Soul" The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will kick off its 16th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with its spring concert, "Heart and Soul - Music of the 50s." This hip and hilarious trip down memory lane will be presented on Saturday, April 12, at 8:00 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 pm. Both performances will take place inside the beautiful David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located within the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> December 28 - Everyone is Invited to Join the Chorus The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will kick off its 16th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an Info Night on Monday, January 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Interested singers as well as non-singers who want to join the Gay Men's Chorus family are welcome to attend. Those people who are unable to attend Info Night are invited to visit either of GMCSD's open rehearsals on Wednesday, January 9 or January 16, between 8:30-9:00 p.m. to hear the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego in action. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> November 23 - Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego to Perform at Community Events The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will perform at a pair of upcoming community events to help everyone ring in the holiday season. GMCSD will sing selections from its holiday concert "Bells & Brass" which will be held on December 15 and 16. Both events are free and open to the public. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> November 16 - Chorus will Ring in Holidays with "Bells & Brass" - The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will wrap up its successful 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with its annual holiday concerts. "Bells & Brass," which features the 75-member Chorus accompanied by brass ensemble and handbell choir, will be presented on Saturday, December 15, at 8 pm and again on Sunday, December 16, at 2 pm. Both performances will take place inside the beautiful Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, at 700 Prospect Street in La Jolla. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> October 4 - Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego Rings in Fall Season on a High Note The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego continues its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an unprecedented number of singers, expanded artistic staff, hard-earned financial stability, and an unbridled enthusiasm about the future. GMCSD has already begun rehearsals for its "Bells & Brass" holiday concert, which will feature a brass ensemble and handbell choir, to be performed on December 15 and 16 inside the wonderful acoustics of the beautiful Sherwood Auditorium in La Jolla. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> August 31 - Gay Men's Chorus Holds Open Rehearsals The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will continue its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out by holding two upcoming Open Rehearsals. Interested singers as well as non-singers who would like to consider joining the Chorus family are invited to visit either of GMCSD's rehearsals on Wednesday, September 5 or September 12, between 8:00-9:00 p.m. to see and hear the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego in action. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> August 9 - Singers and Helpers are Invited to Join the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will continue its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an Info Night on Wednesday, August 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Interested singers as well as non-singers who want to join the Gay Men's Chorus family are welcome to attend. Those people who are unable to attend Info Night are invited to visit either of GMCSD's rehearsals on Wednesday, September 5 or September 12, between 8:00-9:00 p.m. to hear the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego in action. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> July 17 - 60 Handsome Men Are Looking For You! Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego presents "Diva By Diva" concerts! The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego proudly presents "Diva By Diva", an outrageously funny and over-the-top tribute to the Divas who have made gay men who they are by day.and who they want to be by night! Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> July 2 - Nobody's Gonna Rain on HIS Parade! Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego Welcomes Guest Star Steven Brinberg as "Simply Barbra" for "Diva By Diva" Concerts! The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego is thrilled to announce that special guest star Steven Brinberg, in his critically-acclaimed performance of "Simply Barbra," will be joining the chorus for its summer show, "Diva By Diva". Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> June 18 - Gay Men's Chorus sings the National Anthem at PETCO PARK! Celebrating "Out At The Park-San Diego Pride Night at PETCO PARK" The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego is thrilled to announce they will be singing the National Anthem at "Out At The Park-San Diego Pride Night at PETCO PARK" on Sunday, July 8, 2007. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> June 11 - Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego presents "Diva By Diva" Tickets on Sale Now! The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego proudly presents "Diva By Diva", an outrageously funny and over-the-top tribute to the Divas who have made them who they are by day ...and who they want to be by night! Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> April 19 - Gay Men's Chorus Welcomes New Members The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will continue its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an Info Night that will take place on Monday, April 30, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Open Chorus rehearsals will then be conducted on Wednesdays May 2, 9, and 16 for those who are unable to attend Info Night. Interested singers as well as non-singers who want to join the Gay Men's Chorus are welcome to attend. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> March 29 - Gay Men's Chorus Gets Ready to "Fly!" San Diego Festival Orchestra will Accompany The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego proudly commemorates 15 years of singing out with the inaugural concert of its 15th Anniversary Season, "Watch Me Fly!" to be presented in Hillcrest on both Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2007. The San Diego Festival Orchestra will accompany the 75-member Gay Men's Chorus during its dramatic performance of "Metamorphosis" both nights. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> March 9 - Gay Men's Chorus Gets Ready to "Fly!" The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego proudly commemorates 15 years of singing out with the inaugural concert of its 15th Anniversary Season, "Watch Me Fly!" to be presented in Hillcrest on both Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2007. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> February 21 - Diversionary and Gay Men's Chorus team up for Trolley Follies gala cabaret; cast of "Altar Boyz" will make special appearance Diversionary Theatre and the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego have teamed up a second year for a spectacular gala cabaret that will benefit both organizations. "Trolley Follies of 2007" will be held at Diversionary on Saturday, March 3, and will feature the music of Kander & Ebb, one of Broadway's most beloved musical theatre teams, and the cast of the national tour of Altar Boyz will make a special appearance courtesy of Broadway San Diego. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>> January 29 - Gay Men's Chorus Offers Community Music Classes Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego announces that its Artistic Director Gary Holt will be leading an eight-week series of beginning music classes on Wednesday evenings for interested singers. These classes will be held from 6:00-6:45 pm beginning on Wednesday, February 7, inside the University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Avenue, across from the DMV in Hillcrest. Registration is free of charge to anyone who currently sings in any member chorus of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). There will be a nominal $15 registration fee for all others to cover the cost of course materials. Read the full Press Release (PDF)>>