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AUSTIN GAY MEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS

CRESCENDO

A BENEFIT CONCERT

September 6 | 6:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. | Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA

Last year’s Crescendo was an absolute hit—and we’re raising the bar even higher this time. Join us Saturday, September 6 for an evening that blends music, mischief, and meaning in true AGMC fashion. Hosted by Trevor Scott (CBS Austin’s We Are Austin) and featuring Grammy Award–winning soprano Sarajane Dailey, this cabaret-style benefit concert brings you intimate performances, bold voices, and a whole lot of heart.

Tickets start at $60, or you can grab VIP access which includes an open bar (mixed drinks, wine, and mocktails), priority seating, and a few extra perks that make the night even more fabulous. Enjoy savory bites, bid on unforgettable auction items, and support a chorus that’s been singing out and showing up for Central Texas’s LGBTQIA+ community for over 36 years.

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Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA
• Website: https://www.atxgmc.org/events/crescendo-a-benefit-concert

Ticket Information

• Cost: $60.00 - $100.00

Presenter Details

• Name: Austin Gay Men's Chorus

Initially named the Capital City Men’s Chorus, the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus was inspired by a 1989 visit to Austin by The Names Project. Since then, the chorus has grown significantly from an initial 16 members. Raising their voices in song to change minds, transform lives, and build community, the chorus has performed at Carnegie Hall as well as in Houston, Fort Worth, Denver and Montreal as well as several venues in Austin. Guest artists include Tony-nominated composer Andrew Lippa, Broadway star Nick Rodriquez, Grammy-nominated mezzo-soprano Rose Taylor, Austin’s cabaret legend Karen Kuykendall, members of the Austin Lyric Opera, the Austin Civic Orchestra and others. The chorus has recorded and released three CDs, performed several times on television and has provided music for such diverse events as the inauguration of Governor Ann Richards, comedienne Margaret Cho’s “Cho Dependent” show, Round Rock Express baseball games, and the Geek Bowl Trivia contest. In 2019, the chorus name was changed to the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus to reflect the pride of its members. Currently helmed by Artistic Director Dr. Thomas Rinn, the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus is the longest operating men’s chorus in Central Texas.

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