About NOGMC.
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF HARMONY
Founded in 1982, The New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus provides a positive, performance-based community for gay, transgender, and bisexual men and their allies in our state and region. NOGMC fosters talent, fellowship, pride, and understanding through excellence in vocal music.
Our History
1982
Jerry Zachary brought 28 Men together with the idea to bring harmony to the greater New Orleans Area and the New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus was founded.
Founding
1983
First Major Performance
Performed as founding members of the first GALA festival at Lincoln Center.
2005
Expanded to Baton Rouge
First time holding rehearsals in Baton Rouge. We have been performing there ever since, primarily at the Unitarian Church.
2025
Where We are Now
Still going strong with over 100 performances under our belt and 25 members strong.
Our Board
NOGMC's 2024 Board of Directors
Chris Cefalu
President
René Dorsey
Vice President
Tracy Tingstrom
Treasurer
Adam Vos
Secretary
Section Leaders
Jeremy King - First Tenor
Andrew Ganesh - Second Tenor
Rusty Downing - Baritone
Justin Gilmore - Bass
Cedric Bridges
Artistic Director
Kelly Cuppett
Collaborative Pianist
Louis Wendt
Accompanist
