
For nearly 25 years, DMGMC has been a voice for equality during good times and bad, making music that matters, and providing unconditional love and acceptance for all.
This time is a bad time, and this day is a dark day. We are heartbroken, yet we burn with righteous anger and commitment to never stop fighting for trans equality despite recent legislation taking those rights away. We stand proudly with our trans and nonbinary siblings, and there will ALWAYS be a safe, welcoming, and supportive space with us.
DMGMC is unbelievably proud, as an organization, to have a significant portion of our members who are trans and nonbinary—a much greater portion than most large cities. We are proud to be one of the very first choirs in the nation to have a trans and nonbinary ensemble, dedicated to showcasing this amazing talent. And we are proud to continue to make music celebrating these voices and lifting up their stories.
We will never be silenced from doing what we do best—making music rooted in love and acceptance. Our DMGMC family will come together and support one another, no matter what occurs. And we will never stop fighting to ensure our words have meaning and that our voices will be heard. We have the power to change hearts and minds, and we have every intention to use our power to this end.
With unconditional love,
DMGMC
We siNG music that matters.
The Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus (DMGMC) is a non-profit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, that aims to promote and celebrate diversity through music. Founded in 2001, the chorus has been an integral part of the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa and a shining example of the transformative power of music.