Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus returns to its performance home at the Palm Springs Art Museum Annenberg Theatre for the 2023-24 season with “Ring! Swing! Sing!” December 14-17, 2023 and “Defying Gravity” April 25-28, 2024. Due to popular demand PSGMC has added a 4th show for each concert on Thursday nights.”Our holiday and spring concerts are a collection of uplifting and inspiring music, unforgettable guest artists and collaborators, along with new programs and initiatives that will expand the Chorus’ message of love and inclusion to new audiences and new communities,” said Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Artistic Director, PSGMC.He goes on to say, “For our holiday concert “Ring! Swing! Sing!” Hope Diamond is the perfect addition to our show, as she sparkles with style, grace and artistry. Her gospel roots and impressive Jazz chops, make her a unique and important voice to join with the 90+ singers of the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus. Audiences will be tapping toes, clapping hands, and smiling from ear to ear!”
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Hope Diamond (pictured) is an international vocalist based in the Coachella Valley. Her album, Awaken is out on Spotify, iTunes and other media outlets. It features music arranged and performed by the Paul McDonald Big Band. Hope is an important musical force in Southern California where her dynamic, yet sultry vocals are regularly featured in clubs and concerts. Now with the release of Awaken which reached #23 on the Jazz week charts in 2023 and remained in the top 50 for 12 weeks, she is becoming well-known across the U.S and globally on radio broadcasts and performances.Her fans enjoy the mash up of her tunes jazzy and soulfulness with a Big Band flair. She often highlights amazing tunes from her album, while also presenting songs from the great American songbook. A soulful artist with beautiful attire who can belt a high note clear across the room without a mic. Hope is a riveting presence from the time she hits the stage through her final encore. “I’m thrilled to highlight my holiday season with all of these amazing singers in the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus,” said Hope.For the spring concert “Defying Gravity,” the Chorus presents a concert that celebrates the human spirit and inspires us all to break the bounds of gravity and soar beyond the limitations put on us.Named by Billboard Magazine as the #8 Greatest Dance Artist of All Time and the #3 greatest from the Last Decade (trailing only Madonna and Beyoncé), Kristine W (pictured) is a proven lasting talent.Through nearly twenty-five years in music, she has consistency delivered songs that touch hearts and souls and compel bodies to find the mighty groove out on the dance floor. She’s had 17 #1 singles, tying Mariah Carey for the sixth-most Billboard #1 dance hits. In addition, Kristine made waves in the cabaret circuit, starring alongside her longtime friend, the Emmy®Award winning TV personality,
style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author, Carson Kressley. Together, the dynamic duo toured the USA, presenting lovely evenings of comedy and jazz music classics in a live stage show called Straight Up with a Twist.”A warrior for the LGBTQ+ community and cancer survivor makes her appearance in “Defying Gravity” a perfect fit. You won’t want to miss this exhilarating concert,” said Jerry R. Soria-Foust, commenting with a big smile from ear-to-ear.
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he Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus is under the Artistic Direction of Jerry R. Soria-Foust. Joel Baker is the Principal Accompanist and Martin Coogan provides ASL. Jerry R. Soria-Foust joined the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus in September 2021 as a professional music educator and arts leader, with a career spanning more than 25 years.