The longer they wiped their tears, the longer the audience applauded. An unexpected connection was made between the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, their audience and this song when it was performed at the end of their 2008 concert that spanned the music of the 70s. Dominic Gregorio conducts.
The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sings John Fogerty's classic "Proud Mary" in its concert of songs from the year of the Stonewall Riots. Conducted by Interim Artistic Director: Dominic Gregorio; choreographed by Christopher Graham, introduced by Tina Turner's former back-up singer David Werthe. Recorded live at The Alex Theatre, Glendale, CA June 2008.
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles puts its spin on two Rodgers and Hammerstein classics; 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' and 'There Is Nothin' Like a Dame'. Choreographed by Billy Rugh, recorded live at The Alex Theatre, June 2009. For more information about upcoming performances, visit: www.gmcla.org
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sang 'Joyful, Joyful' as a finale to their terrific show December 18, 2011.
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles performs 'I Feel Pretty' from West Side Story - done two ways with Rufus Wainwright's 'Pretty Things' tucked sublimely between the two. Tenor solos, Santo Ragno and David Cobb. Arranged by Jim Grady and choreography by Billy Rugh.
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A personal thank you and happy wishes to everyone involved with the chorus. I wanted to say something nice about everyone. I go through the roster from tenor 1 to basses. I couldn't add the fabulous 5th section and staff because of youtube time. I really do love you all. Thank you! Merry X-mas!
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Soloists Louis 'Chic' Ramirez, Chris Etscheid, and Curtis William Foreman, with Ethan Lin on the flute, sing 'Santa Claus is Coming' to Town with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles at the Alex Theatre on December 18, 2011. www.gmcla.org
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Miss California USA conducts the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles on December 17, 2011, as part of GMCLA's holiday concert, Naughty & Nice, at the Alex Theatre. www.gmcla.org
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This World Premier performance of Sensemaya is from GMCLA's March 2011 concert 'A Mighty Voice'. Sensemaya is a poem by Cuban poet Nicolas Guillen, which is based on Afro Cuban religious cults. Canadian composer Sid Robinovitch wrote this song incorporating the poem in 2000 to include rhythmic chanting, dissonant and occasionally chaotic harmonies, and spoken verses.
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As part of the 2011 holiday concert, Ben Patrick Johnson, an audience member, has a fun time trying his hand at leading the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.
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One of GMCLA's most awaited number during the Totally 80's Show at the Avalon Theater, July 10, 2011. Featuring Lee Champion (I Need A Hero), Santo Ragno (Express Yourself), Rich Pedine (Its Raining Men), GMCLA Dancers choreography by Ray Leeper, Conductor Andres Claderas, Band Members from Original Session artists in the 80s, Michael Alfera pianist.
Melissa Manchester sing with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles - Naughty & Nice, GMCLA's holiday concert - December 2011
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Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sings in their July 2008 concert. How we remember the 70s as seen through TV ads: FDS - Feminine Deodorant Spray, AT&T Trim-Line Phones, Wonder Bread, USMC Recruitment Film, Anti-Drug PSA, Old Spice, Starsky & Hutch (David Soul & Paul Michael Glaser), Tab, Chevy Camaro, Gas Rationing, Three Mile Island, Keep America Beautiful (Crying Indian), Palmolive (Madge), Munich Olympic Massacre 1972, Watergate, Iranian Hostages, Jane Curtin and Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, Candice Bergen and Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Steve Martin and Dan Akroyd, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and The Millennium Falcon, Carol Burnett Show, Kermit the Frog (The Muppet Show), Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family (Carroll O'Connor), Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (Louise Lasser)
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The Gay Men's Chorus adds a western twist to the familiar Hannukah song, "My Dreydl," in a new arrangement by Eric Lane Barnes. Soloist: Arron Rothbart; choreography by Billy Rugh; recorded live at The Alex Theatre, December 2008. Visit gmcla.org for information about upcoming performances!
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Santas swinging, kimonos swaying, rabbis dancing -- and elves everywhere. Just what you'd expect from the 200-singer GMCLA in its renowned Holiday Show!
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles scored a hit with this Wagner chorus in its original German that the song was reprised in July 2007 with this acclaimed English-language translation, choreographed by Billy Rugh.
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GMCLA's interpretation of 80's hit music by Depeche Mode. Featuring Michael Alfera, John Yong, Jordan bell, Bob Croker and Zach Gassoumis. July 10, 2011, Avalon Theater.
The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles performs a full staging of the Prologue from the Broadway hit RAGTIME, with 150 singers, 55 actors, and six children from the Creative Planet School of the Arts. Performed in April 2008; conducted by Bruce Mayhall, choreographed by Bill Rugh, assisted by Michelle Benton, costumes by Philip Hayman, lighting by Steven Young.
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Students from Creative Planet School of the Arts join the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles in their take on 'The Nutcracker's' 'Dance of the Toy Flutes'. Here, young Clarence finds in the Land of Dreams a Shepherd and Shepherdess tending their flock of sheep. Costumed by Philip Hayman and Choreographed by Billy Rugh. Visit gmcla.org for their next performance.
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles perform in their June 2008 70s concert which charts the gay rights movement from the Stonewall to the White Night Riots. Includes: Somebody to Love, I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round), Take a Walk on the Wild Side One Toke Over the Line. Continued in Part 2: www.youtube.com Start with: www.youtube.com Interim Artistic Director: Dominic Gregorio; Choreography: Christopher Graham; Costumes: Philip Hayman; featuring: Chris Etscheid
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The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles turns 'Ya Got Me' from 'On the Town' on its ear. Music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolf Green. Soloists including Matt DeLeva and Hayes Burton pay homage to a Broadway great inspired by Jerome Robbins' ballet 'Fancy Free'. Choreographed here by Bill Rugh. Check out the chorus' website for their upcoming gigs - gmcla.org
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