Austin gay mens choir
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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE:
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AUSTIN GAY MEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS
DECEMBER 6 - 8 | FIRST CHURCH OF AUSTIN
Okay, so picture this: It’s the holiday season, and you’re about to encounter a show that’s more festive, fabulous, and joy-packed than any ugly Christmas sweater party you’ve ever attended.
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus is bringing you 'Twas the Night Before: Tales of the Winter Season, and trust me, you’re not ready for the level of merriment about to go down.
🍷But first—let’s talk about the pre-reception! Arrive an hour before show time to kick off the evening with cocktails, mocktails, and mingling. It’s the perfect chance to sip, savor, and soak up some holiday vibes while catching up with friends and meeting new faces.
Whether you’re clinking glasses or going booze-free, we’ve got something delicious for everyone. Get cozy, become chatty, and obtain ready to undergo the festive ❄️ spirit before the show even begins.
🦄 Then, once you’re all warmed up, resolve in for the main event. This isn’t just any holiday concert—it’s a night of musical stor
The Voices of the Austin Homosexual Men’s Chorus Echo with a Profound Mission
Five-year Austin Gay Men’s Chorus member Marlon Johnson is clearly moved as composer Karl Logue shares the origins of the group, a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS epidemic.
In April 1989, the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt was nearing its final demonstrate at the Texas Capitol, honoring those affected by HIV/AIDS. Among the notable events was a musical performance by the Turtle Creek choir, which prompted Logue and a few others, including David Weigel and Don Kennedy, to start their own hometown chorus. Their first rehearsal took place that September with 16 members.
Amidst the devastation of the AIDS epidemic, the group (under its original name of Capital City Men’s Chorus), provided a supportive community for its members, offering solace amidst the widespread disease. Logue acknowledges the tragedies faced by LGBTQ+ choruses during this period, highlighting the collective mission of survival and common support amidst staggering death tolls. Several of their first performances were at funerals of loved ones. Through their music and camarader
When I first spoke to Jerry Garcia, the Baritone Captain for the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, the main thing that struck me was his light. He had a joy that radiated off of him, a deep gratitude for the community he’d received through the chorus, and an intense passion for sharing his story and the lessons he’d taken with him. As I learned more about Garcia, the struggles and events that had shaped his life, I became in awe of this spirit. This unshakable optimism in the face of life’s heaviness. It’s this positivity that made our conversation such a delight.
Jerry Garcia was born and raised in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, but moved to Texas when he was just 16 years mature. This initial adjustment was difficult, “I again dealt with loss and with sickness in [my] family and with a lot of depression growing up.” Garcia isolated himself a lot in those initial years, “I would stick with the kids that spoke Spanish because I was afraid of entity bullied for speaking English. I was afraid of feeling like I didn’t fit in with those other kids since this was their native language. Now I’m kind of like, I don’t care.” Garcia laughs, “I’m favor, screw it. You comprehend, I am