Instruments 20 voices Origin Beijing, China | Website Official Blog | |
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Also known as Shining Jazzy Chorus (三棱减一合唱团) Similar GALA Choruses, Seattle Men's Chorus, New York City Gay Men's Ch, San Francisco Gay Men, Gay Men's Chorus of Washingt | ||
Beijing queer chorus
Founded in 2008 at Beijing, the Beijing Queer Chorus (北京酷儿合唱团) is now, with around 20 regular performing members, the first public performing LGBT chorus in mainland China. BQC is a member of the GALA Choruses.
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The Chorus was known as Shining Jazzy Chorus.
Introduction
The chorus performs different genres of music, including classical, folk, jazz, and pop music. The chorus' mission is to challenge preconceptions about music and society. It serves not only as a chorus, but also as a social network.
Recent history
The chorus was founded in October 2008 as the Shining Jazzy Chorus. Every year, they perform an annual anniversary concert. In June, 2013, they performed with Seattle Men's Chorus assistant director, Eric Lane Barnes. The following month of that year, they met with Gary Locke. In April, 2014, they changed their name to the Beijing Queer Chorus. In JUL, 2016, they attend the GALA choruses festival in Denver, U.S. In Dec, 2016, they celebrates 8th anniversary.