About the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus

The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus (TGMC) is a nonprofit performing arts organization that seeks to offer quality men's choral music that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. We recognize the power of music to communicate important truths about common human conditions and the value of all people.

TGMC is committed to fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, pride and unity. Members are welcome regardless of orientation. 

Triangle Gay Men's ChorusTGMC Facts:

  • 2012 marks TGMC's 17th season
  • Located in the Triangle region of North Carolina, encompassing the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill
  • Artistic Director: Mr. John-Philip Mullinax
  • Accompanist: Mr. Joe Lupton
  • President and Chair of the TGMC Board of Directors: Mr. Larry Kroutil
  • Performs a full range of types and styles of men's 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 plus a major fundraising event
  • Performs at special events in the Triangle area and elsewhere. Request the Chorus or an ensemble to sing at your upcoming event. [PDF]
  • Non-profit status: 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law

History and Community Outreach

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. In addition to our regular concert cycle, TGMC has performed for the following groups and events:

  • North Carolina Pride
  • American Choral Director's Association
  • Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
  • Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses
    Festivals- 2004 in Montreal, Que., Canada and 2008 in Miami, FL
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Glaxo Smith Kline
  • East Carolina University
  • Carrboro, NC Centennial Celebration 2011
  • Susan G. Komen- NC Triangle Race for the Cure 2011
  • Various local churches and faith communities

In recent 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.

Request the Chorus or an ensemble to sing at your upcoming event.

 

Funding and Support


Triangle Gay Men's ChorusTGMC receives grants for its programs from the Durham Arts Council's Annual Arts Fund, and support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Our largest single source of financial support comes from individual donations and matching employer grants.

To make a donation to TGMC, please click on the blue DONATE button
at the top right of this page.

Our mailing address for your donations is on the right.

Questions ? Please email us.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

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LGBT Center of Raleigh

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Who We Are

OUR MISSION

The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus provides a venue for gay and gay-affirming individuals to develop their interests and display their musical talents in a professional manner. The goals are to strengthen the spirit and open presence of the gay community and to offer the public-at-large a positive image of this community.

 

OUR VISION

Brothers singing • Declaring pride •
Touching lives

 

AFFILIATIONS

The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). GALA Choruses provides support to more than 120 member choruses and 7,500 singers in North America, Europe and Australia. Through TGMC's affiliation with GALA Choruses, we receive support to grow both artistically and as an organization.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HOW TO DONATE

Use the online donate button at the top of this column or mail us a check made payable to TGMC to:

TGMC
PO Box 14452
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4452

TGMC is a registered non-profit organization with full 501(c)(3) status. Donations to TGMC are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

 

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