Culver City High School Hosts Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles

On Feb. 10, the Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) hosted the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles as part of its “Alive Music Project.”

Over 500 students attended the performance as the men performed a medley of songs including “Imagine” and “True Colors.”  In addition to the chorus’ musical stylings, the presentation included personal stories from several members about overcoming prejudice.

The GMCLA was founded over 30 years ago and one of the goals of the “Alive Music Project” is to stimulate discussions about Harvey Milk, the Stonewall Uprising and Matthew Shepard, among other subjects.

“I’m very honored to have had the opportunity to host the GMCLA here at Culver City High School,” AVPA Music Director Dr. Tony Spano stated in a press release. “To have them perform for such a large number of students was truly inspiring. And to hear their individual stories made it all the more special.”

GMCLA Artistic Director Jason Armstrong also held a master class with the AVPA Chamber Singers on Feb. 9.

“It was just great to have Jason come work with us,” said Eric Mandzuch, senior and president of the AVPA Chamber Singers.  “We learned a lot, and then to get to hear the chorus, well they were just amazing!”

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