ABOUT DGMC
Founded in 2003, DGMC is committed to continually reaching for excellence in choral music, forging active community partnerships and educating others about the value of diversity. We offer a broad range of musical styles from serious to the sublime—heavy to hysterical. Our members have a dedication to the choral arts and the desire to become part of a singing, gay-affirming community—and, no, you don’t have to be gay to join us!
Our Mission Statement
We sing to inspire, encourage, and sustain excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley.
Our Vision
We will continually reach for excellence in choral music and offer a broad repertoire in a variety of visible and accessible venues. We will build bridges of understanding through our collaborative community partnerships and educate the community at large about the value of diversity.
Our Values
We believe in the inherent worth of all humanity. We create an enjoyable social environment for our membership through fellowship and brotherhood. We seek to open minds and eliminate prejudice by honoring and celebrating our differences.
LEADERSHIP
Leading by Example, Leading with Passion
The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus strives to inspire, encourage and sustain excellence in the choral arts to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley.
ARTISTIC STAFF
Kathy Clark Artistic Director
Raymonde Rougier Principal Accompanist
Chris “Red” Newman Production Designer
Sarah Caplan Stage Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Drew Huggins President
Marc Driscoll Vice President
Joe Law Secretary
Fred Poland Treasurer
Edward Brown-Kennedy Membership Director
Noah Sharp Chorus Liaison
Brian Sharp Member at Large
Our Mission Statement
We sing to inspire, encourage, and sustain excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley.
Our Vision
We will continually reach for excellence in choral music and offer a broad repertoire in a variety of visible and accessible venues. We will build bridges of understanding through our collaborative community partnerships and educate the community at large about the value of diversity.
Our Values
We believe in the inherent worth of all humanity. We create an enjoyable social environment for our membership through fellowship and brotherhood. We seek to open minds and eliminate prejudice by honoring and celebrating our differences.
LEADERSHIP
Leading by Example, Leading with Passion
The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus strives to inspire, encourage and sustain excellence in the choral arts to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley.
ARTISTIC STAFF
Kathy Clark Artistic Director
Raymonde Rougier Principal Accompanist
Chris “Red” Newman Production Designer
Sarah Caplan Stage Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Drew Huggins President
Marc Driscoll Vice President
Joe Law Secretary
Fred Poland Treasurer
Edward Brown-Kennedy Membership Director
Noah Sharp Chorus Liaison
Brian Sharp Member at Large
JOIN THE CHORUS!
Thank you for your interest in the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus. DGMC’s requirements are simple…the ability to sing on pitch, familiarity with musical notation, dedication to the choral arts and the desire to become part of a singing, gay-affirming community. We accept new members at the first two rehearsals in September for our Holiday Concert and in January for our Spring Concert. Interested?
READ MOREHere we answer your basic questions about membership and what you can expect as a member of the chorus.
Vocal Placements
We will schedule you for a time with our Artistic Director(s). Please bring a solo piece to sing or a simple song of your own (like My County ‘tis of Thee). You will be tested for your vocal range to help with section placement and also some basic pitch matching. If your time is on a Monday night before rehearsal, you may sit in on rehearsal that night and will be told at the end of rehearsal if you have been accepted.
Rehearsals
Chorus rehearsals are held on Monday nights from 7 until 9:30 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N Wilkinson Street. Regular attendance at rehearsals is essential for everyone’s success. Usually two times per concert session, we have optional (though encouraged) sectional rehearsals on other nights of the week. One time per concert season, we have an all-day Saturday retreat/rehearsal. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled.
Expenses
Chorus dues are $90 per year are collected in three installments in September, January and April. Our regular concert dress is a tuxedo jacket and shirt for about $100 plus tuxedo pants for about $55 that must be purchased prior to your first concert. You are also asked to provide black belt and dress shoes.
SUPPORT DGMC
Become an Active Supporter
As we begin rehearsals for our 2022-2023 programming season, we ask for your support to continue our commitment to continually reach excellence in choral music, forge active community partnerships and educate our community about the value of diversity. Please make a donation to the Chorus. If you’re already supporting us, we sincerely thank you, and ask you to consider renewing or increasing your donation. The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus is a 501c3 organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
CORPORATE SEASON PRESENTER | $10,000+CORPORATE SPONSOR | $5,000 – $9,999SEASON SPONSOR | $5,000+
SEASON SPONSOR | $5,000+
Six tickets to each performance (Dec 6th and June 6 Level A) + table at the Benefit
GRANDIOSO LEVEL | $2,500 – $4,999
Six tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
FORTISSIMO LEVEL | $1,000 - $2,499
Four tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
CRESCENDO LEVEL | $500 - $999
Two tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
ACCENT LEVEL | $250 - $499CON AMORE LEVEL | $100 - 249FRIEND | up to $99
FRIEND | up to $99
2022–2023 Advertising Opportunities
Thank you so much for considering the 2021 advertising opportunities with the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus. The chorus offers advertising opportunities in all of our concert and fundraising programs and via our web site giving our supporters maximum exposure to a diverse, ever growing demographic.
Your 2022 – 2023 DGMC Advertising Season includes:
- Your ad in our Holiday Concert program book, reaching over 750 attendees (December, 2022)
- Your ad in our Pride Concert program book reaching over 1000 attendees (June, 2023)
- Your logo and URL listed on our website during the entire 2021-2022 Season
Ad Specifications
All ads are in high resolution, grey-scale black and white, with the exception of exterior front and back as well as interior front and back cover ads. All are available on a first come, first serve basis, and payment MUST be received prior to the Ad Deadline or the ad will not appear. Please review our advertising contract, prices and packages. If you have any questions regarding our group or advertising opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Become an Active Supporter
As we begin rehearsals for our 2022-2023 programming season, we ask for your support to continue our commitment to continually reach excellence in choral music, forge active community partnerships and educate our community about the value of diversity. Please make a donation to the Chorus. If you’re already supporting us, we sincerely thank you, and ask you to consider renewing or increasing your donation. The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus is a 501c3 organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
CORPORATE SEASON PRESENTER | $10,000+CORPORATE SPONSOR | $5,000 – $9,999SEASON SPONSOR | $5,000+
SEASON SPONSOR | $5,000+
Six tickets to each performance (Dec 6th and June 6 Level A) + table at the Benefit
GRANDIOSO LEVEL | $2,500 – $4,999
Six tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
FORTISSIMO LEVEL | $1,000 - $2,499
Four tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
CRESCENDO LEVEL | $500 - $999
Two tickets to each performance (Dec and June)
ACCENT LEVEL | $250 - $499CON AMORE LEVEL | $100 - 249FRIEND | up to $99
FRIEND | up to $99
2022–2023 Advertising Opportunities
Thank you so much for considering the 2021 advertising opportunities with the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus. The chorus offers advertising opportunities in all of our concert and fundraising programs and via our web site giving our supporters maximum exposure to a diverse, ever growing demographic.
Your 2022 – 2023 DGMC Advertising Season includes:
- Your ad in our Holiday Concert program book, reaching over 750 attendees (December, 2022)
- Your ad in our Pride Concert program book reaching over 1000 attendees (June, 2023)
- Your logo and URL listed on our website during the entire 2021-2022 Season
Ad Specifications
All ads are in high resolution, grey-scale black and white, with the exception of exterior front and back as well as interior front and back cover ads. All are available on a first come, first serve basis, and payment MUST be received prior to the Ad Deadline or the ad will not appear. Please review our advertising contract, prices and packages. If you have any questions regarding our group or advertising opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact us.
VIEW OUR VIDEOS
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus has made Dayton its home for more than 15 years and during that time, we’ve put on a host of entertaining, as well as critically-acclaimed choral performances. Experience some of our best for yourself and view our videos.
CONTACT US
Have questions? Want to learn more? Are you a choral enthusiast with ideas for future performances? As our stated vision is to build bridges of understanding through collaborative community partnerships and interactions, we welcome you to connect with us!
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus
P.O. Box 642
Dayton, OH 45401-0642
937-530-0642