Thank you to all who supported Season 39 by attending our concerts, fundraisers and community outreach events or, through your generous donations! We appreciate you!
Stay tuned to this page for information on our
40th Anniversary Season! Until then, join us this summer for our next fun-filled events!
Our Mission |
Our Vision |
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The mission of the Gateway Men’s Chorus is to
inspire audiences and celebrate the diversity of our community through musical artistry and social advocacy. To fulfill its mission, the chorus annually presents a three-concert season, performing a breadth of work ranging from classical choral repertoire to Broadway classics, from holiday favorites to iconic LGBT choral anthems, and many of the songs that helped shape our lives. The organization continues to participate in a wide range of special events and community outreach activities throughout the region, including sporting events, Pride month activities, and local fundraisers. |
By living our mission, the Gateway Men’s Chorus builds a future where no voice can be silenced – one that celebrates inclusion, embraces authenticity and values the arts as essential to the human spirit.
Our ValuesThe Gateway Men’s Chorus abides by central values that govern how we operate internally and engage externally with the entire community. We value:
Community Leadership Excellence Integrity Diversity |
Our History
In the fall of 1987, an advertisement ran in the Gay and Lesbian News Telegraph seeking men interested in forming St Louis’s first gay chorus. By the spring of 1988, the chorus had grown to 22 men and, under the direction of Michael Cohrs, presented its first concert -- One Voice. With the staging of La Vie Boheme in its 36th Anniversary season , the Gateway Men’s Chorus celebrated its 100th major concert. In 2027, GMC will present its 40th season of music and community outreach.
In nearly 40 years, Gateway Men’s Chorus has opened its stage to more than 650 singers and performed more than 1,300 musical works. The chorus has commissioned a number of pieces, including adaptations of poetry standards, Supreme Court speeches, and satirical works. Many of these works have since been performed by choruses throughout the country, carrying the legacy of GMC from coast-to-coast. In addition to appearing on stages around St. Louis, the chorus has performed in Kansas City, Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami, Montreal, San Jose, Tampa, and has even auditioned for America’s Got Talent!
In nearly 40 years, Gateway Men’s Chorus has opened its stage to more than 650 singers and performed more than 1,300 musical works. The chorus has commissioned a number of pieces, including adaptations of poetry standards, Supreme Court speeches, and satirical works. Many of these works have since been performed by choruses throughout the country, carrying the legacy of GMC from coast-to-coast. In addition to appearing on stages around St. Louis, the chorus has performed in Kansas City, Denver, Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami, Montreal, San Jose, Tampa, and has even auditioned for America’s Got Talent!