About Our Chorus
The AGMC formed in 2008 after some of its founding members proposing the dream of starting a local gay men’s choral group. The chorus has grown in size and acclaim over the years, through its major concerts and appearances at various community events. In 2017, the chorus achieved its identity as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The AGMC frequently supports local LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ-friendly organizations such as the Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Our Own Voices, the Damien Center, the Capital Area Council of Churches, First Presbyterian Church, and the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). The Chorus performs a variety of music, including but not limited to, pop, musical theater, classical, standards, and jazz. We have collaborated with various musical groups such as the Capital Pride Singers and visiting guest artists. We perform two concerts a year and donate 10% of the proceeds to various non-profit charitable organizations.
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Vision Statement
The Albany Gay Men’s Chorus seeks to honor the value of our LGBTQ+ legacy and to achieve recognition as a vibrant performing arts group.
Mission Statement
The Albany Gay Men’s Chorus provides quality musical experiences to enlighten and inspire our community, and to celebrate diversity and equality.
Board of Directors
Robb Ganns
President
Ben Weber
Vice President
Steven Bush
Treasurer
Mark Simone
Secretary
Tom Bubnack
Member-at-large
Artistic Staff
Benjamin April
Artistic Director
John Minasian
Assistant Artistic Director
Nathaniel Wardlaw
Accompanist
Chorus Members
1st Tenor
Benjamin Weber
Evan Brooksby
Joshua Gonyea
Leonard Bopp
KevinBoisseau
Thomas McComb
2nd Tenor
Bob Willower
Derek Carey
David Shove
Keith Stroebele Louis Leatso, Jr. Mark Simone
Robb Ganns
Sean Goudy William McGlothlin
Baritone
Anthony Amitrano Dean Dupuree Duane Hafley Joseph Schmid John Minasian Jose Morales
Kess James Robert Englert Richard Conti
Tas Steiner
Tom Bubnack
Bass
Aaron Bush Andrew Nelson Chris Fuller Jerry Nathan Steven King Steven Bush
Terry Provost Tommy Lewis
Singing Members
on Leave of Absence
Andrew Gillcrist
Joel Harrington
Ulysses deArmas
Vince Dandrea
Michael Davis
5th Section (volunteers)
Tony Harrington (Chair)
Hamad Alghareeb
David Bonitatibus
Ed Countermine
Jim Ersland
Debbie Mailhotte
David Reed Jr.
David Reynolds
David Rustin
Janet Stark
Randy Stein
Emile VanSein