This is not your grandfather’s virtual choral concert on Zoom! Like so many arts organizations, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus was just days away from its spring concert in March when the global coronavirus pandemic and quarantine hit. In fact, we were to perform a program celebrating our 40 year history with our new artistic director John Atorino.

But this is not PGMC’s first pandemic, and we persevered! After two months of Zoom rehearsals and our singers learning new skills as recording artists, PGMC’s first ever digital performance of “Under Pressure” debuted last Saturday, on the very day that we otherwise would have performed our Pride concert. Check out this amazing performance, unlike any other you’ve seen this quarantine.

And if you’re so moved, please consider a financial gift to help the Chorus. Like so many arts organizations, we’re hoping to “bridge the gap” financially until we can do live performances for our community once again. In celebration of PGMC’s 40th anniversary, I’m asking folks to make a financial gift to PGMC. Please give whatever you can. No gift is too big or small. You'll help support the important work PGMC does to "honor and uplift our community and affirm the worth of all people.”

Happy Pride month, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈

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