Our History
The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus was founded by a group of sixteen men on January 16, 1995. We presented our debut concert on June 3, 1995. Since then, TGMC has performed throughout the Triangle area, across North Carolina, the USA and in Canada.
Our Mission
The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus (TGMC) fosters a safe place and provides an avenue for LGBTQ+ persons and their allies to develop and display their musical talents. We proudly affirm the value and worth of the LGBTQ+ community while also promoting acceptance, pride, and equal rights for all.
What We’ve Done
In addition to our regular concert cycle, TGMC has performed for the following groups and events:
- North Carolina Pride
- The Durham Hotel
- Burning Coal Theater
- Corporate Events
- National Anthems for various sporting events:
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Durham Bulls
- North Carolina Football Club
- NC Courage
- American Choral Director’s Association
- Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina
- GALA Festivals:
- Human Rights Campaign
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Glaxo Smith Kline
- East Carolina University
- Carrboro, NC Centennial Celebration
- Susan G. Komen- NC Triangle Race for
the Cure 2011 - Various local churches and faith
communities - Any many more!
In prior years, TGMC has donated a portion of the proceeds from selected concerts to these organizations: Alliance of AIDS Services- Carolina, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Urban Ministries of Durham (NC), and the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
TGMC Facts
- Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of the Triangle region which includes the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
- Performs a full range of types and styles of TTBB choral music, including classical, popular, a cappella, jazz, blues, gospel, and music from theatre and film.
- Our sound quality has been described as “full and beautifully balanced,” “a multi-goosebump experience,” and “one body of sound – crisp, clean, and perfectly lovely.”
- Performs 2 to 3 regular concerts per season with occasional pop-up appearances scheduled in between
- Performs at special events in the Triangle area and elsewhere. Request the Chorus or an ensemble to sing at your upcoming event.
- Non-profit status: 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law
Resources
Community Links and Resources
AREA CHORAL AND ARTS RESOURCES
- Triangle Sings – The online resource for choral music information and activities in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area.
- Classical Voice of North Carolina – An online arts journal for North Carolina.
- North Carolina Arts Council – An agency of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
OTHER LGBT-SUPPORTIVE CHORUSES IN NORTH CAROLINA
- Common Woman Chorus (Triangle Area)
- Triad Pride Men’s Chorus (Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem)
- Triad Pride Women’s Chorus
- Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus (Asheville)
- Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte
- One Voice Chorus (Charlotte)
OTHER REGIONAL LGBT-SUPPORTIVE GROUPS
Triangle Gay Men's Chorus 