Orlando Gay Chorus Monthly News & Updates |
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Welcome to our monthly newsletter showcasing the chorus and our upcoming events. Read on to learn more about the our auditions, our Annual Meeting, our new leadership, and other current initiatives! |
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Do you or anyone you know dream of performing with the Orlando Gay Chorus? |
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Come join us for auditions to join the Orlando Gay Chorus on Wednesday, August 3rd from 5pm-10pm.
Did you know...? You don't have to be gay to join the Orlando Gay Chorus?
We welcome anyone on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and allies to join us in our mission to create a community that affirms diversity through the performing arts and our vision to create impactful change in the community as a proactive force for equity, inclusion, and authenticity!
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OGC Annual Meeting - Updates! |
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Every year, the Orlando Gay Chorus has their annual corporate meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to give reports from the Board of Directors, Member Council, and Committees, as well as present the budget. Elections are held for new leadership and more updates are shared. See below for more information shared at our Annual Meeting! |
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The Board of Directors would like to announce our new Artistic Director, Harold Wright! Mr. Wright served the chorus for many years as the Associate Director and has been a continuous presence at our concerts playing the synthesizer! His support for our mission has helped our chorus family in so many ways. He’s experienced many successful seasons of music making and community involvement. Harold is currently working towards his Master’s Degree in Music Education from the College of Music at Florida State University, in addition to completing his 11th year teaching music in Florida public schools! Harold is ready to explore his vision and help bring the chorus to new heights. Please help our chorus in welcoming Harold Wright to our chorus family and meet him at our August 3rd auditions! |
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Newly Elected Leadership! |
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The Board of Directors welcomes Leslie Gostin! |
The Member Council welcomes Marcus Ealy, Christina Heredia, Taryn Kalsch, and Michael Walker. |
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We welcome the following section leaders:
- Tenor Section Leaders: John Lanzillo and Zac Berube
- Alto Section Leaders: Laurel Ardner and Taryn Kalsch
- Bass Section Leader: Donnie Gethers and Jackson Davis
- Soprano Section Leaders: Aimee Shepherd, Sarah Milowic, and Shakira Velez
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Two New Honorary Members Inducted |
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Honorary Membership is the highest honor bestowed upon members of our Chorus family. This award recognizes chorus members who have gone above and beyond in leadership, dedication, and support for the Orlando Gay Chorus over the years. This year we are honored to name Linn Wheeler and Stephen Rheaume Honorary Members!
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Linn and Steve join the ranks of our previously named Honorary Members: Fred Berliner, John Cabrera, Dr. Charlie Callahan, Debbie Drobney, PJ Galas Finster, Dan Jones, Matthew LaVictoire, Robb Noll, Dennis Pierce, Chip Reif, David Schuler, Carol Studer, Terry Thomas, and Marv Villiard. |
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The Orlando Gay Chorus would like to recognize and take a moment to reflect on the lives of our recently departed Orlando Gay Chorus family members: Steven Wilson, Peggy Howland, Dan Jones, Patti Noah, Dennis Pierce, and Joe Schmerler. |
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Support OGC with Amazon Smile |
Do you shop on Amazon? You can support the chorus by completing your shopping on smile.amazon.com. Simply follow the link, login to your Amazon account, and select the Orlando Gay Chorus. Whenever you utilize smile.amazon.com a portion of all your purchases goes back to OGC! Share with all your friends and family!
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Become a True Colors Donor!
In order to continue being ambassadors of hope to the Central Florida community, we humbly ask you to consider a one-time, monthly, or annual donation to join our True Colors Giving Campaign.
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