PGMC in the Press!

People can't get enough of the Philly Gay Men's Chorus stunning rendition of the national anthem

Queerty - June 23, 2026

A video of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” has gone viral online and prompted much praise.

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Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus Podcast Interview with philly has heART

philly has heART - June 5, 2026

On this week's episode, we are joined by Michael Semancik, Artistic Director & Conductor and Owen Sacco, Marketing Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus.

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Philadelphia Orchestra's free Pride Concert and Celebration returns

Philly Gay News - June 1, 2026

Philadelphia’s Pride month celebrations will culminate as the Philadelphia Orchestra returns with its sold-out Pride Concert and Celebration, hosted by drag performer Trixie Mattel, on June 30 at Marian Anderson Hall.

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Q&A with Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Director Michael Semancik

City Cast Philly - December 2, 2025

Back in 2007, Michael Semancik had no idea that queer choruses existed. But a concert that he saw performed by the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus changed everything. And nearly two decades later he’s leading the nearly 200-member organization as it entertains audiences in a range of genres.


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Philly Live!

NBC10 - May 16, 2025

Members of the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus show off their musical talent on Philly Live


The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus is getting ready for two shows this weekend. Aunyea Lachelle gets a preview on the Philly Live set. 


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E-A-G-L-E-S-!

6abc - February 13, 2025

Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus sings Eagles fight song for a good cause...

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Reflecting on the Past, Singing for the Future

Philadelphia Gay News - January 14, 2025

PGMC has started off its 43rd season, and its first without its longtime Artistic Director Joseph J. Buches, with a bang..

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Christmas Cat Daddy

Philadelphia Gay News - November 25, 2024

I admit it — I’m one of those people who starts playing Christmas music on Thanksgiving. I love the sights and sounds of the holidays, and some of the most magical sounds of the season come from our own Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus...

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Opera Singer Wows Crowds

6abc - October 14, 2024

Rising opera singer (Tyree Kadle) wows passersby while singing his heart out in Rittenhouse Square...


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'Considering Matthew Shephard'

WHYY - October 10, 2024

The parents of Matthew Shepard came to Philly to remember their son at the Mann Center


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The Philadelphia Inquirer - October 9, 2024

500 local choral singers unite to perform 'Considering Matthew Shepard' at the Mann Center...

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Phillies Host Pride Night

Sportskeeda - June 19, 2024

Phillies host pride night with stunning anthem performance by gay men's chorus group...


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The Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024

Pride Concert

Culture Vulture - June 15, 2024

There was a sense of musical occasion for The Fabulous Philadelphians in the Marian Anderson Hall for the third annual Pride Concert...

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The Artistic Director of PGMC is retiring after 20 years

Philadelphia Gay News - May 8, 2024

When summing up his tenure at PGMC, Buches talked about how the chorus has given him many fond memories and friends, as well as his husband. The two met through the chorus in 2004 and were married in 2014. He also discussed the impact the chorus has made on its community...

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PGMC on Weekend Philler

PHL 17 - June 22, 2023

Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus on Weekend Philler: Pride Special, season 7 episode 19.

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Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 40th anniversary with 'Songs of the Phoenix' show

ABC 6 - June 23, 2022

This Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus has been belting out tunes for 40 years, and at the same time, acting as an anchor in the community.

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Impact Story – Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus

Spruce Foundation - November 30, 2020

This fall, Spruce checked in with its 2020 Grantees to see how they were faring admist all the craziness of the past year—

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