2025 - 2026 CONCERT SEASON

Step into the warmth and wonder of the season with the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus as we present "Yuletide Radiance: From Darkness to Light"—a luminous celebration of hope, joy, and renewal through music. This year’s holiday concert invites you on a journey from the quiet hush of winter’s darkness to the sparkling brilliance of festive light.

Featuring a vibrant and diverse selection of seasonal favorites and contemporary gems, the program includes:

• The jubilant medieval cheer of "Welcome Yule"
• The jazzy, toe-tapping swing of "Cool Yule"
• A heartfelt tribute to Hanukkah with "Eight Days of Light"
• The tender, glowing harmonies of "Glow"
• The bell-like brilliance of "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
• And the big band sparkle of "Let It Ring, Let It Swing, Let It Snow"

With rich harmonies, dazzling arrangements, and the signature spirit of inclusivity and joy that defines RGMC, this concert promises to be a radiant highlight of your holiday season. Whether you come to reflect, rejoice, or simply revel in the music, "Yuletide Radiance" will leave your heart aglow.

Travel through time with the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus as we present "Harmonic Echoes: A Journey of Renewal Through Time"—a powerful musical exploration of reflection, transformation, and the enduring spirit of renewal.

This dynamic concert bridges centuries and styles, weaving together classical elegance, folk wisdom, and pop anthems that have echoed through generations. From timeless ballads to bold reinventions, each piece invites us to rediscover ourselves and the world around us.

Featured selections include:

• The rousing camaraderie of "Brothers, Sing On!"
• The poetic grace of "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes"
• The rugged resilience of "The Vagabond"
• The introspective call for change in "Man in the Mirror"
• The haunting beauty of "Dust in the Wind"
• The synth-pop energy of "Take On Me"
• And the dramatic passion of "Total Eclipse of the Heart"

With rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, "Harmonic Echoes" is more than a concert—it’s a journey through memory, meaning, and the music that shapes us.

Get ready for rhinestones, rainbows, and rhapsody as the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus closes out the season with a dazzling tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton! In "Rainbowland Rhapsody", we celebrate Pride and the power of music to uplift, unite, and sparkle—just like Dolly herself.

This toe-tapping, heartwarming concert features a fabulous lineup of Dolly’s greatest hits and fan favorites, including:

🎤 Rainbowland – a hopeful anthem of unity and love
💼 Nine to Five – the ultimate working-class bop
💔 I Will Always Love You – a timeless ballad of love and farewell
🚗 Fast Cars – a high-energy ride through life’s twists and turns
🔥 Jolene – the iconic plea that needs no introduction
🧥 Coat of Many Colors – a touching tale of love and resilience
👠 Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That? – pure country sass
🌍 World on Fire – a bold call for change and compassion

With glittering harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and a whole lot of Dolly-inspired flair, "Rainbowland Rhapsody" is the perfect way to celebrate Pride, community, and the music that brings us together.