Harmony, the Denver region’s all-inclusive LGBTQSA chorus, will be the second choir in the nation to perform The Man Behind The Dream. Composed/arranged by Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy, the work combines traditional Black spirituals with contemporary music. Award-winning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band will accompany Harmony, along with the Arvada High School Chorale.
“We are energized and riding high as we forge into in our 26th season,” said Bill Loper, Artistic Director, Harmony: a Colorado chorale. “The story of Bayard Rustin is fascinating, and our commitment has always been to embrace inclusivity, kindness and acceptance through song.”
The 70-plus member chorale, which includes singers ages 25-85, is pumped to continue it’s storytelling following Harmony’s Spring performance Tyler’s Suite, dedicated to a young gay musician who died by suicide in 2010 after being bullied by his roommate during his first weeks of college. His death brought nationwide attention to the issue of cyberbullying and the struggles facing LGBT youth.
Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream performances are scheduled for February 3 at Denver’s Central Presbyterian Church at 3 and 7:30pm; and February 11th at Monfort Concert Hall in Greeley. Tickets and more information are at .
Founded in 1991, Harmony: a Colorado chorale is Denver metro and Northern Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight ally voice all-inclusive choir. Committed to embracing and inspiring an inclusive community through song, the 70-member plus choir performs two-to-three major concerts each year.
Through its Harmony in the Schools program, the group actively uses music to eradicate hate, bullying misunderstanding and to create a better world, especially for LGBTQA kids. Harmony's commitment to the LGBTQ community has been recognized by the Colorado Business Council.
