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The Hampton Roads Men’s Chorus fosters excellence in choral music, reflecting a breadth of life experiences in song. We promote a regional community embracing the inherent worth, equality, dignity and acceptance of all people.
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kila_n_buddyJoseph "Kila" Chong

Joseph “Kila” Chong has been singing Baritone with the Hampton Roads Men's Chorus for several years.  A native of Honolulu, HI, Kila and his partner of nearly 43 years, Buddy Rau of New Orleans, have called West Ghent home since Kila retired in 2001.   Although singing is one of his passions, it was not until joining the HRMC that Kila actually performed in a public venue. Kila also sings at the UnitarianChurch of Norfolk (UCN), both in its Choir and as part of a duet/trio, where he received voice coaching from UCN's late Choir Director, Robert Brown.

Both Kila and Buddy currently volunteer at Virginia Stage and Little Theatre of Norfolk (where Kila also appeared in LTN's 2005 production of “M*A*S*H), as well as at UCN, where the HRMC once rehearsed and performed.

Kila's long working career includes serving aboard both an aircraft carrier and a submarine while in the Navy, working on the Apollo “Man-On-The-Moon” project, supervising and inspecting offshore oil rigs, operating cranes, becoming director of audits for international quality standards, serving as executive assistant for a charter cargo and passenger provider, and, here in Norfolk, assisting the national marketing director of the largest distributor of free publications in the US.

In addition to singing and acting, cooking, gardening, traveling (with Buddy, of course) and researching the "Ohana" family tree are some of Kila's other passions.

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The mission of GALA Choruses is inspiring and strengthening member choruses to change their worlds through song.  Founded in 1982 by fourteen choruses, GALA Choruses is the world’s leading international choral association for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied choruses.  For more information about GALA Choruses and its programs, call 412-999-4489 or visit www.galachoruses.org.

 
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One Night Only! with Tom Goss!

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Tom Goss is a unique voice among gay singer-songwriters—a former Catholic seminarian turned guitar-toting troubadour whose heartfelt lyrics, hooky melodies and quirky charm have earned him a dedicated national following.

Since he started performing in DC coffeehouses in 2006, the tireless 29-year-old hasn’t let any moss grow under his trademark flip flops: two full-length CDs (Naked Without and Back to Love), two EPs (Rise and The Politics of Love), a live DVD (Live At Terry’s), four music videos—two rose to the #1 and #2 viewer-choice slots on MTV’s LOGO network—and nearly 500 shows in 100 cities nationwide.

Tom’s story is a mix of struggle and spirit. A native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, he spent his high school and college years as a wrestler, leaving the family sport of gymnastics for one better suited to his teenage aggression. Following a brief stint as a teacher, he moved to Washington, DC in 2004 to enter Catholic seminary. It didn’t go as planned, and he abandoned his quest to become a priest—but not his desire to spread a message of hope and reconciliation through his music

Tom is an unabashed romantic, known for his songs about love (many inspired by his new husband Mike, whom he married in October 2010) and longing. Recorded in Steubenville, Ohio, at Innovation Studios in December, Turn It Around glides from soulful, pensive ballads to infectious pop, from tender melodies to muscular rhythms, buoyed by an unflagging belief in the healing power of love.  Tom’s intimate live performances reflect his gift for incisive personal narratives.

Enjoy a night of great music with Tom, as the HRMC backs him up on his hits "Lover", "Till The End", "You Don't Question Love" and "Turn It Around"!  A wonderful evening of music making that can be made complete by becoming a member of "Tom's Team" and purchasing a ticket not just to the concert but to the post concert party and reception with Tom.

Concert date:  March 24, 2012

Time: 8 pm

Location: The Kaufman Theater at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA.

Concert tickets will be available online through midnight, Friday March 23rd.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 March 2012 16:18
 
 

What is Stepping Out Productions?

Stepping Out Productions serves as an umbrella organization to support the arts within the LGBT community.  Its charge is to maintain historic and financial records, to administer salaries, payments and fees, secure performance venues, and manage the marketing, logistics and finances of the HRMC and any other groups that may be formed in the future.

 
 
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