About the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus

 
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Our Mission

 The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus entertains, educates and promotes inclusive community through musical excellence.

 

Building Community Through the Power of Music

Now in our 36th season, the IMC is a volunteer chorus that gracefully interprets a wide variety of repertoire with agility and spirit.

 
 

The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus (IMC) brings together over 100 singers from across Indiana to entertain, educate, and inspire through powerful choral performances. Founded in 1990, IMC uses music to create visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, foster belonging, and celebrate diversity through artistic excellence.

For more than three decades, IMC has been a proud voice for inclusion and unity, blending artistry, humor, and heart to share stories that connect us all. Whether performing classical masterpieces, Broadway hits, or uplifting pop anthems, the IMC reminds audiences that harmony is both a sound and a way of life.

Our Story

Born from courage during a time when being openly gay in Indiana was an act of bravery, the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus began as a small group of voices determined to make a difference. Over the years, it has grown into one of the Midwest’s most respected LGBTQ choral organizations, performing for thousands annually.

From its early days singing, IMC continues to push creative and cultural boundaries.

Community and Impact

The IMC is more than a chorus, it’s a community of voices creating change. Through outreach programs like The Echo Project, IMC singers bring music and conversation into schools, senior communities, and public events across Central Indiana. These programs use the arts to spark dialogue about belonging, identity, and empathy.

Our performances support local nonprofits, strengthen cultural understanding, and remind audiences that the arts are essential to a healthy, connected city.

Who We Sing For

We sing for the dreamers, the allies, the believers, and everyone who’s ever needed a place to belong.

We sing for those who came before us, and for the generations still finding their voices.

We sing for Indianapolis, to make it a more inclusive, more compassionate, and more joyful place to call home.

Join Us

Interested in singing, volunteering, sponsoring, or attending a performance?

  • Audition: Become part of the IMC family and lend your voice to our mission.

  • Support: Sponsor a concert, join our Skylark Society, or make a tax-deductible gift.

  • Attend: Experience the energy and emotion of an IMC performance live.

Visit our Events & Tickets page to see what’s next and be part of something truly harmonious.

 
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Book us

No matter the occasion, entertainment from the IMC can help make your event even better! To learn more about booking the IMC, complete our online form.

 
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Meet our staff

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Our Board of Directors

 
 
 
 

BOARD OFFICERS

President
Steve Hamilton | Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (retired)

Vice President
Dr. Parisa Mansoori | Eskenazi Health

Treasurer
Chad Kepner | Elevance Health

Secretary
Liz Klimes | Eli Lilly & Co. (retired)

BOARD MEMBERS

Myranda Annakin | Porchlight Media

Manuel A Báez | Teamsters Local 135

Jerico Hughes | MSD Wayne Township

Drew Hoopingarner | Lovesac

Rebekah Mackey Sanderson | Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Kari Jackson | Inizio Engage

Clint McCurry | Capital Group / American Funds

Martha O’Connor | Eskenazi Health (retired)

Kristin St. Pierre | Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory

Jonathan Scott | Roche Diagnostics

Rob Smith | Cardinal Copier Solutions

Karl Traeger | Indianapolis Zoo

Oliver Worthington | Butler University

 
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 Indianapolis Men’s Chorus Hall of Fame

The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus Hall of Fame was established in 2025 to recognize individuals whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the legacy, impact, and future of the IMC. Honorees have demonstrated a deep commitment to our mission to entertain, educate, and promote inclusive community through musical excellence.

Members of the Hall of Fame represent the very best of IMC: leaders, artists, advocates, and champions whose dedication has strengthened our organization and expanded our reach in the community. Their influence is seen not only on stage, but in the lives touched through our music, outreach, and presence.

Inductees are honored annually at the Big Gay Prom, where we celebrate their lasting impact and the foundation they have helped build for generations to come. Hall of Fame members are permanently recognized as part of the enduring story of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus.

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Norman Brandenstein, Founder

Chuck Daube, Founder

Susan Logsdon, Founder

Jim Luce, Founder

James Miller, Founder

Phillip Mishler, Founder

Nancy Zent, Chorus Mom Emeritus