Biography — Chanticleer
Eric: I don't think Louis had creating a gay ensemble as a goal, and I don't think Chanticleer was ever all gay. I sang with one of the original members, Mark Daniels, who was decidedly heterosexual. But in a programme that spans nine centuries and includes something for everyone, this lofty aim entails a little positive discrimination. The best compensations that can be made for a still male-dominated roster of composers are found in female subject matter and associations. His and hers
Created and led by the gay founder Louis Botto, the ensemble has never identified as gay, but most of its members through the decades were gay men. What is the role of Chanticleer in the queer community?. Chanticleer's track record is as unimpeachable as their pitch-perfect performances. Since their first concerts in , they have traveled around the globe, performing everywhere from Huntsville to Tokyo, with recent stops at Vienna's Musikverein and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. A Rare Breed
Chanticleer (/ ˈʃæntɪklir /) is an American male classical vocal ensemble based in San Francisco, California, founded in It is known for its interpretations of Renaissance music, for which they were founded, but also a wide repertoire of jazz, gospel and contemporary classical music. Its name is derived from the "clear singing rooster" in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. [2] The. Founder Louis A. Botto, who studied musicology and was fascinated by Renaissance choral music, gathered a group of friends together and wondered if he could create a male chorus who could sing soprano, alto, tenor and bass. 
Grammy Award
Chanticleer has won two Grammy Awards and sold over a million albums. They perform almost exclusively a cappella and classical music. Scott, who is gay, has been the Music Director since The chorus has a combination of gay and straight members among its ensemble of 12, four of whom have been with Chanticleer 15 years. It was like grown-up glee club. That was the feeling that it gave.
Chanticleer cheers the season
Chanticleer: although the line-up spans the usual vocal ranges of soprano, alto, tenor and bass, all 12 positions are filled by men. .
Chanticleer (ensemble)
44 Page St Ste San Francisco, CA Chanticleer is a registered (c) (3) organization with the tax identification number . Singers — Chanticleer
Biography The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over one million recordings. . 
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Gay Chanticleer member Zach Burgess reflected on what their Christmas concerts mean to him, "'A Chanticleer Christmas' and San Francisco go hand in hand, and because Chanticleer's reach is so broad I always get a sense of pride from our San Francisco audiences. .