Free Gay Men's Chorus Concert to Benefit ENC
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and Salisbury/Rowan PFLAG are presenting “A Family Affair” a 13-movement, 45-minute song cycle entitled, “This House Shall Stand: Songs of My Family.” The event is free, but donations will be accepted and proceeds will benefit Equality NC.
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Mar 06, 2010 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
| Where | Salisbury |
| Contact Name | Todd Adrian or Mike Clawson |
| Contact Phone | Todd Adrian, 704/232-4916; Mike Clawson, 704/213-0181 |
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The piece was originally commissioned two years ago by the Gay Men’s
Chorus of Washington, DC, and speaks eloquently to the diversity of
families. Some of the movements include:
- "Always With Love" that describes how important a loving family is.
- "Crossfire" about the difficulties of managing the pulls of our birth families and families of choice.
- "The Gift Of Two" about growing up with gay/lesbian parents.
- "Nightfall" describing how a family of one is still a family.
- "Neighbors and Friends" on how we find family in unexpected places and in unexpected people.
- "A Wall of Glass" about the separation many gay/lesbian people experience when their partner is in the hospital they aren’t allowed in because they're not legally family.
- "This House Shall Stand" about the durability of family.
An informal reception to meet and greet the artists will be held in the church fellowship hall after the performance.
Todd Adrian, President of Salisbury-Rowan PFLAG said, “This piece speaks directly to the issues confronting our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender friends and family members as they all try to live their lives and form families of their own. Everyone will find themselves reflected on this truly beautiful work”.
The concert will be held at Haven Evangelical Lutheran Church, 207 W. Harrison Street, Salisbury. For directions or questions, please feel free to contact Todd Adrian at 704-232-4916 or Mike Clawson at 704-213-0181.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte was formed in 2006. Under the direction of John C. Quillin, the ensemble has grown steadily in membership and audience.
John Herrick is the group’s associate director and Cynthia Hunt-Lawrence serves as GMCC’s principal accompanist.
GMCC maintains an extensive schedule throughout the Carolinas, having mounted 35 performances since its inception and having reached over 9,000 people with its message of inclusion.
