On Saturday night Earl and I went to see Reveille, the gay men’s chorus here in Tucson. It was our first time seeing the group. They were celebrating their 30th anniversary. The show was appropriately called XXX.
Roman numerals do their thing.
Prior to the festivities, Mayor Regina Romero gave a speech and presented the chorus with an official proclamation celebrating the anniversary. It was the first time I had seen the mayor in person. She is well spoken and seemed genuinely interested in the contributions of music from the group.
Overall the show was very good. My (aging) musician ears appreciated the melodies and harmonies, and even though the chorus advertises “any singing skill level as a requirement”, I would say they all sounded quite good. The chorus was joined in the second act by the Arizona Women’s Choir, who was also quite good.
I look forward to their fall shows later this year.
