Denver Gay Men’s Chos: Buildg Communy through Mic - Denver Center for the Performg Arts

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• DCPA NEWS CENTERENJOY THE BT STORI AND PERSPECTIV OM THE THEATRE WORLD TODAY.← MORE THEATRE NEWSDENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS: BUILDG COMMUNY THROUGH MIC
• NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NAMED TO DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS
• DCPA NEWS CENTERENJOY THE BT STORI AND PERSPECTIV OM THE THEATRE WORLD TODAY.← MORE THEATRE NEWSDENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS CHANNELS ITS INNER DISNEY CHARACTERS AT PRIDE CONCERT
• LAKERS AMONG TEAMS LKED TO RUDY GAY
• THE DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS PRENTS DISNEY PRIDE CONCERT
• DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS 2022-23 SEASON TO FEATURE DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
• DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAM KNAPP ANNOUNC RETIREMENT
• PALM SPRGS GAY MEN’S CHOS HOSTS SCHOOL SUPPLI DRIVE
• DENVER GAY MEN'S CHOS WEL NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
• DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAM KNAPP ANNOUNC HIS RETIREMENT
• DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS BRGS DISNEY TO THE NCERT STAGE

DCPA NEWS CENTERENJOY THE BT STORI AND PERSPECTIV OM THE THEATRE WORLD TODAY.← MORE THEATRE NEWSDENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS: BUILDG COMMUNY THROUGH MIC

The Denver Gay Men’s Chos has been an LGBTQ talyst for change through mil excellence sce s foundg 1982. Wh more than 300 ncerts durg s 42-year history, this 140-member ensemble is one of the premier gay performg arts anizatns the Rocky Mounta Regn. DGMC has traveled to 12 stat, the District of Columbia, and Canada and has ma jot appearanc wh several gay men’s chos major U.

NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NAMED TO DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS

Is a dynamic a ppella troupe prised of sgers om the larger Denver Gay Men’s Chos. Artistic DirectorJohnny Nichols Jr., joed the Denver Gay Men’s Chos as Artistic Director the summer of 2023.

He recently served as Artistic Director for Ipswich River Communy Chos North Readg, MA, and Assistant Conductor & Director of Edutn and Outreach for the Boston Gay Men’s Chos, where he spearhead tnal iativ and curriculum, cludg mic-foced social jtice learngs, nductg var ensembl, program velopment, and more. Ricki also serv as the Artistic Director of the Metropolan Choral KnappConductor Lreate, Artistic Director EmeruJam Knapp served at the helm of Denver Gay Men’s Chos for 10 years, nducted for 41 years total, 20 GALA alone, was named Conductor Lreate and Artistic Director Emer followg his retirement June 2023.

Wh a llective membership of over 200 voic, he guid the Gay Men’s Chos of Hoton, the Bayou Cy Women’s Chos (founr), and the Bayou Cy Chorale for eight years. Jam has tght choral workshops throughout the US, Europe, Zimbabwe, South Ai, Sgapore, and Thailand, and he served as Artistic Director of the Gay Gam VII Chigo 2006.

DCPA NEWS CENTERENJOY THE BT STORI AND PERSPECTIV OM THE THEATRE WORLD TODAY.← MORE THEATRE NEWSDENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS CHANNELS ITS INNER DISNEY CHARACTERS AT PRIDE CONCERT

“Sometim fdg time to volunteer is hard to do, however, one group, the Denver Gay Men’s Chos is steppg out and makg a difference the homels muny Denver.

Photo urty of the Denver Gay Men’s ChosIn 1982, a group of gay men cid, over a Che dner, to form the Denver Gay Men’s Chos (DGMC) wh a mment to build a diverse muny and foster acceptance through mic.

S., and venu cludg Coors Field, not to mentn the steps of Colorado’s State Capol, the Chos is regnized as the premier gay performg arts anizatn the Rocky Mounta 140-member ensemble seeks to build muny and share their stori through mic. Rocky Mounta Arts Associatn board nam new artistic director to Denver Gay Men’s Chos. Johnny Nichols, Jr., has been named Artistic Director of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos (DGMC) by the Rocky Mounta Arts Associatn Board of Directors, the nonprof umbrella anizatn that manag DGMC.

LAKERS AMONG TEAMS LKED TO RUDY GAY

“We are thrilled Johnny is jog the Denver Gay Men’s Chos, ” said Stephen Hutt, RMAA chair of the artistic director search mtee. Nichols is fishg his tenure as Artistic Director for Ipswich River Communy Chos North Readg, MA, and recently served as Assistant Conductor & Director of Edutn and Outreach for the Boston Gay Men’s Chos, where he spearhead tnal iativ and curriculum, cludg mic-foced social jtice learngs, nductg var ensembl, program velopment, and more. The Disney stori tug on the strgs of humany, fay, love, perseverance and acceptance om society – virtu every Denver Gay Men’s Chos (DGMC) member n relate to and share at their upg Disney PRIDE Concert at the Ellie Clks Opera Hoe March 31 and April 1.

“I have to take my hat off to the Boston Gay Men’s Chos who really drove this entire project, ” he add. The performance lasts approximately two hours and clus 42 songs, cludg “Go the Distance” om Hercul, “God Help the Outsts” om The Hunchback of Notre Dame, “Let Go” om Frozen, “You’ve Got a Friend Me” om Toy Story and explaed that some chos members will share their personal “Disney stori” durg the show to better appeal to LGBTQ+ urty of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos“It’s an opportuny for sgers the chos to share their personal experience, ” he said.

We also have a gentleman om Rsia, and his experience of beg gay Rsia, and then immigratg and marryg Ameri. Years later, she sang the “Reflectn” solo for Mulan for another gay men’s chos I was sgg at the time. ”Photo urty of the Denver Gay Men’s ChosFirst tablished 1982, DGMC’s missn statement is “buildg muny through mic.

THE DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS PRENTS DISNEY PRIDE CONCERT

”DETAILS Denver Gay Men’s Chos’ Disney Pri In Concert March 31-April 1, 2023 • Ellie Clks Opera Hoe Tickets. Acrdg to Michael Stto of HoopsHype, the Lakers are among several teams who uld potentially have tert Rudy Gay. Veteran forward Rudy Gay is expected to draw tert om several playoff-liber teams, cludg the Goln State Warrrs, Los Angel Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Chigo Bulls, and New Orleans Pelins, league sourc told HoopsHype.

Perhaps this is a role and avenue that Gay n also provi value like he did for a young Jazz team. While his on-urt productn certaly isn't where ed to be at this stage of his reer, Gay still do posss the reque size and strength to pete. Standg at 6’8” and sportg a 7’3” wgspan, Gay has the exact type of proportns the Lakers lacked their seri agast the Denver Nuggets particular.

The se agast Gay is simple — he would not shore up the Lakers’ glarg need at center.

DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS 2022-23 SEASON TO FEATURE DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT

Gay put up reer lows 3-pot shootg (25%) and eFG% (43%) wh Utah this past year. Dpe the limatns and drop-offs that e wh age, there is potentially a role for Gay somewhere the league as he has proved to still be a steady ntributor when given the chance.

9 pots better than their opponents wh Gay on the floor (1689 posssns) this season acrdg to Cleang the Glass. While remas to be see if that role is found Los Angel for Gay, probably behoov the Lakers to look elsewhere to fill what is an obv need or at least swg for upsi wh a younger player. The ncert event featur The Denver Gay Men Chos, a 25- piece orchtra performg new mil arrangements, acpanied by choreography and visuals g assets om Disney’s films and archiv.

DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAM KNAPP ANNOUNC RETIREMENT

From Lady Gaga to Barbra Streisand and Ale to Whney the artists helped teach the gay muny how to fd their te selv, and their muny. This is my last and fal ncert of my 10 years at the helm as Artistic Director of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos. Jared Polis’ guratn and were the first gay chos to every perform at an U.

I am exceedgly proud of the work of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos and eply appreciative to all your who have supported wh your prence, volunteerg, and donatns.

PALM SPRGS GAY MEN’S CHOS HOSTS SCHOOL SUPPLI DRIVE

Denver Gay Men’s Chos.

DENVER GAY MEN'S CHOS WEL NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Denver Gay Men’s Chos. Knapp wh 20 years of experience wh GALA Chos (Gay and Lbian Associatn of Chos), havg been the Artistic Director of the Gay Men’s Chos of Hoton om 2001-2009, the foundg director of the Bayou Cy Women’s Chos (2005-2009), Out Loud – The Colorado Sprgs Men’s Chos (2013-2016) and the Denver Gay Men’s Chos om 2013-prent. Knapp received the Denver Mayor’s Award for Excellence Arts and Culture – Impact Award (2022) and was named the Artistic Director Emer and Conductor Lreate of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos.

DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAM KNAPP ANNOUNC HIS RETIREMENT

In his fourth season as the Associate Artistic Director of the Denver Gay Men’s Chos and Director of Off Kilter! Jgle, Jangle, Jive!, Denver Gay Men’s Chos.

Mic and Lyrics by gay poser Andrew Lippa.

DENVER GAY MEN’S CHOS BRGS DISNEY TO THE NCERT STAGE

The Denver Gay Men’s Chos and the Denver Women’s Chos sang the openg night at the Pops wh the Colorado Symphony Orchtra wh Broadway Stars San Egan, Doug Labrque, and Debbie Gravte at Boettcher Symphony Hall, Stt O’Neill, nductor. Makg Spirs Bright, Denver Gay Men’s Chos.

You Gotta Give ‘em Hope: I Am Harvey Milk, Out Loud Colorado Sprgs Men’s Chos and Denver Gay Men’s Chos. Collaborated wh the Universy of Denver Newman Center for the Performg Arts, the Gay Men’s Chos of Los Angel, and Speak Out Theater of Los Angel on the It Gets Better Project, GLBT Youth project as part of the Newman Concert Seri and the Mosaic Youth Outreach Program.