Dark Monday • Christmas On Broadway

The Denver Gay Men's Chorus performed the "Christmas On Broadway" medley, a delightful selection of songs that could be found in the score of any Broadway show. Well, in fact from several different Broadway shows. The song list includes "God Bless Us Everyone" from the 1994 musical version of 'A Christmas Carol', "My Favorite Things" from 'Sound of Music', "It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas" was cut from the score of Meredith Willson's 'Here's Love', "Pine Cones And Holly Berries" from 'Here's Love', "We Need A Little Christmas" from 'Mame', "Toyland" from 'Babes In Toyland' and "March Of The Toys", also from 'Babes In Toyland'. Enjoy!

While I couldn't find any music from the Denver Gay Men's Chorus on iTunes, or anywhere for download, you can find out more about the group at their official website. You can also purchase physical CDs at their online store.

Sunday Morning with the Denver Gay Men's Chorus

I don't know why I am constantly surprised that some of these men's chorus' kick some serious ass, yet when I find them, it makes me oh, so happy. The Denver Gay Men's Chorus is run in conjuncture with the Rocky Mountain Arts Association, and certainly falls in to the happy territory. Check out there first offering, Dona Nobis Pacem. The translated title is Grant Us Peace, the traditional Latin text was given new music by Mark Arnett. This performance is at the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church.



While I think there are certainly moments when I am over hearing yet another version of Leonard Cohen's magnificent Hallelujah, I must say I welcome this version, with the interesting use pf percussion in it, as well as the tight harmonies. Give it a listen!



And while a slew of people have recorded The Prayer, I feel quite spoiled to have heard Anthony Callea recording's of it. So I was a bit worried when I hit the play button, but was pleasantly surprised by a rather nice arrangement and performance of the song.



You can learn more about Denver Gay Men's Chorus on their official website here. Like all choruses around the world, I am sure the Denver Gay Men's Chorus would welcome any contribution one could offer. You can do that online here. You can also visit the store here, where you can buy the work of the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, the Denver Women's Chorus, and the Colorado Springs Men's Chorus.

Sunday Worship - Everybody Rejoice

Out Loud: The Colorado Springs Men's Chorus and The Denver Gay Men's Chorus performed together in Colorado Springs on 20 June 2009. The venue was the the spectacular sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs. This is the first time the two choruses have joined together to perform a major music production. Songs of Our Families tells the story of the various lives of members of the GLBT community. It speaks of how current laws and attitudes affect the daily lives of many in our community and the struggle for equality and the universal desire to love one's partner. Everybody Rejoice is the opening number for the Songs of Our Family Concert.