Founded in 2019, the Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus (HGMC) is a fellowship of lower voiced singers from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. HGMC’s mission is “to present high quality and exciting musical performances, create a safe and supporting social environment, and [to] be ambassadors for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia.” HGMC regularly performs to sold-out audiences and has a membership of over 60 singing and non-singing members. In May 2023, HGMC co-hosted the national Unison festival, welcoming 2SLGBTQIA+ singers from all over Canada to Halifax.
HGMC Value Statements
- We strive for artistic excellence, welcoming all levels of musical ability and experience.
- We embrace learning and growth.
- We foster diversity by making the choir accessible and by creating a friendly, safe space where we can be ourselves.
- We treat each other with respect.
- We engage in community outreach.
- We have fun!
Safer Space Statement
The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus is dedicated to providing a space that is accessible, inclusive, and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. In this space, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, levels of ability, and all our other diverse identities. Every member of the chorus has a responsibility to uphold these values and to support HGMC’s equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility initiatives.
Mission Statement
To present high quality and exciting musical performances, create a safe and supporting social environment, and be ambassadors for the LGBT community in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia.