It ranks third among the state's music organizations in terms of budget, audience exposure, and ensemble size. It is the largest community chorus in America. F ounded in 1979, SMC is currently in its twenty-second season. It has 240 active singing and 80 non-singing members. Singing members contribute hundreds of hours each season in rehearsals and performances.
Thousands more see the Chorus in other local performances each year.
Since 1994 over 2.5 million viewers have seen the Chorus in their award winning television program Swellegant Elegance which continues to air on PBS stations across the nation. ECA also presents gay and lesbian positive performers like Kate Clinton, Holly Near, Scott Thompson, Suzanne Westenhoefer, and David Sedaris. F ull-time professional staff includes the Executive Director, Marketing Director, Development Director, Special Events Manager, Assistant Artistic Director, Finance Manager, Advertising Sales Representative, Ticket Manager, Desktop Publishing Coordinator, Accounting Clerk, Company Manager, and Administrative Assistant. Dennis Coleman has served as Artistic Director for the past 21 seasons. Our Vision A world that accepts and values our gay and lesbian citizens.