Gateway Men's Chorus

Mission Statement: Because music moves hearts and minds, we sing to affirm the gay experience and promote a culture of diversity and acceptance.

Organization History: Gateway Men's Chorus has been performing for the St. Louis Metropolitan area since 1988. Starting with 22 singers at its inaugural performance, the chorus has grown to approximately 70 singing members. Gateway Men's Chorus has become one of the most successful male choral arts organizations both in musical repertoire and longevity. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by an eight-member Board of Directors. The Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis accepted the chorus as a member in 1994. Since its inception, the chorus has benefited financially from the Missouri Arts Council, the Regional Arts Commission, the Arts and Education Council, the William A. Kerr Foundation, the Trio Foundation, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Arts Foundation, the Gateway Foundation as well as corporate funding from American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation and General American Insurance.