Rainbows Over Broadway, May 14 & 15, 2011
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' concert, "Rainbows Over Broadway", on May 14 &
15, 2011, at the Plaza Theater in Orlando, Florida. The program includes short biographies on the Artistic Director Jim Brown, the Assistant Artistic Director Jedediah C. Daiger, the Choreographer Bob Smith-Trent, Principle Accompanist Sue Glerum, the ASL interpreter Debbie Drobney, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, a list of chorus members and contributors, and a history of GALA Choruses.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 24-page colored program, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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The Plaza Theater, Orlando, Florida
Bringing Down the House, March 31 & April 1, 2007
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' concert, "Bringing Down the House", on March 31 &
April 1, 2007, at the CityArts Factory in Orlando, Florida. The program includes short biographies on the Artistic Director Mark W. Hardin, the Arranger in Residence James F. Konkel, the Accompanist Absalón Figueroa, the ASL interpreters Eliezer Sierra, Debbie Drobney, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, a list of chorus members and contributors, and a history of GALA Choruses.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 44-page colored program, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
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CityArts Factory, Orlando, Florida
United In Pride, June 15, 1991
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' collaboration concert with the Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus, "United in Pride", on June 15, 1991, at the Beacham Theatre. The program includes brief biographies of Music Directors Dr. Charles Callahan and Kenneth D. Williams, and Accompanist Terry E. Thomas, a brief history of the Orlando Gay Chorus and the Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, how to join the chorus, a description of GALA choruses, an events calendar, a list of the chorus members, how to become a contributor, and a checklist of concert etiquette. It also contains a "weekly specials" menu from the Parliament House Orlando. This was the first program to include advertisements and a donors' list.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 20-page program, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
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Beacham Theatre, Orlando, Florida
Oral History of Reverend Margaret E. "Peggy" Howland
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Mass shootings
Memorials--Florida
Women clergy
An oral history interview of Reverend Margaret E. “Peggy” Howland, a member of the Orlando Gay Chorus and a former Presbyterian minister. The interview was conducted by Geoffrey Cravero at the interviewee’s residence in Orlando, Florida, on December 13th, 2016. Some of the topics covered include becoming one of the first female ministers, fighting for GLBTQ+ rights, joining the Orlando Gay Chorus, her role in the Orlando Gay Chorus, her favorite productions, the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, women in the chorus, the Orlando Gay Chorus’s response to Pulse tragedy, changing community attitudes on homosexuality, missing out on initial vigils, memorials and outreaches, physical challenges, performing at the first responders breakfast, the long-term consequences of Pulse tragedy, and her closing remarks.
Howland, Margaret E. "Peggy"
Cravero, Geoffrey
Howland, Margaret E. "Peggy". Interviewed by Geoffrey Cravero, December 13, 2016. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>
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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida
Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival, Denver, Colorado
Joy Metropolitan Community Church, Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, Florida
The Plaza Live, Orlando, Florida
Pulse nightclub, Orlando, Florida