Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love is a small ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) under the direction of GMCW assistant conductor Ronté Pierce. The group is a 35-voice inspirational ensemble specializing in gospel, spiritual, pop, and R&B music. Seasons of Love performs regularly around the DC metro area and beyond, including their annual Heart & Soul concert.
Past outreach performances by Seasons of Love have included performances at many churches in the DC metro area; concerts at Luray Caverns, Wolf Trap, and the Kennedy Center; several tours to Portland, OR; live performances on FOX5DC Good Day DC; various Pride Nights including for the Washington Wizards and the first-ever performance by an LGBTQ+ chorus at an NFL game when they performed for the Washington Commanders. Performances at World Pride 2025 International Choral Festival, including with Jennifer Lopez.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) is now in its 45th season, led by Artistic Director Thea Kano. GMCW sings to inspire equality and inclusion with musical performances and education promoting justice and dignity for all. GMCW has more than 300 singing members, three select ensembles, a dance company, a youth chorus, 50 support volunteers, more than 300 subscribers, 500 donors, and an annual audience of more than 10,000 people. GMCW is a member of Chorus America, the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses), and the Cultural Alliance of Washington.
We are honoured to participate in Various Voices again this year. Our Various Voices debut was in Bologna, and we were inspired by the incredible talent that comes together in unified song from around the world. Particularly this year when there are so many challenges for our community in America, it will be cathartic to be surrounded by the Various Voices community.