Gays and lesbians creating change through the power of music

Renaissance City Choirs
Gays and lesbians creating change through the power of music

The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) is a non-profit organization working to culturally enrich audiences through choral music while educating them about the GLBT community. The members of the Renaissance City Men’s Choir (formed 1985), and the Renaissance City Women’s Choir (founded 1995), have raised their voices to create change through the power of music. (View the RCC Timeline)

As the Pittsburgh area’s only primarily gay and lesbian choral group, the men’s and women’s choirs, under the direction of Andres Cladera, also seek to foster a sense of spirit and pride within the GLBT community. The concert season for RCC includes the annual Holiday Concert, the Spring Concerts, and a performance at Pittsburgh Pride Festival. RCC are proud members of the Choirs-in-Residence program at East Liberty Presbyterian Church (ELPC). As such, a scholarship fund has been developed through ELPC to assist members of the surrounding community in pursuit of their art.

RCC not only creates opportunities for cultural enrichment and community outreach, but also empowers its members to act as a vehicle for change. By challenging society’s attitudes and misperceptions, and by working to break commonly held beliefs and stereotypes, the Renaissance City Choir plays an important role in the development of a positive image of gays and lesbians.

RCC’s members represent a broad spectrum of peoples from every age, cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic background. Our diversity, our love of music, and our desire to provide a positive role model for the community at large – both straight and gay – are the basic strengths that have helped the RCC remain a vital, dynamic force for change.

We are Gays and Lesbians Creating Change Through the Power of Music.

Mission of the Renaissance City Choirs

The Renaissance City Choirs is a nonprofit organization composed of the Renaissance City Men's Choir and the Renaissance City Women's Choir. The choir's mission is to be a leading artistic organization representing Pittsburgh's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, building bridges within the GLBT community and the greater community as an interactive contributor to the cultural life of the tri-state area.

Building on a history of artistry, involvement, and pride, the Renaissance City Choirs fulfills its mission by:

• Presenting innovative programming of the highest quality
• Encouraging cooperation with the GLBT community, locally and nationally
• Representing the GLBT community as a visible participant in the region's cultural life
• Maintaining a financially sound organization to support its goals

The Renaissance City Choirs are proud members of GALA Choruses.

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