The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC and Vox Vivorum present a free Community Concert at First Presbyterian Church in Durham.
DURHAM, N.C. (October 12, 2026)– Meyer Music Performances at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Durham is proud to host Rock Creek Singers, an ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC performing with Vox Vivorum from Durham. These powerful vocal groups will entertain together for the first time with a multi-genre program of traditional choral music, pop, spirituals, and show tunes combined to explore themes of love and equality. Everyone is invited to this free community concert in First Presbyterian’s historic sanctuary at 305 E Main Street on Friday, November 6th, at 7:00 p.m.
Rock Creek Singers is an outreach chamber ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. The 25 person choral group sings classical, pop, Broadway, and spirituals. They perform both a cappella and with accompaniment, using their powerful voices to move audiences in Washington DC and beyond.
The renowned GMCW have performed shows nationally, internationally, and at-home in Washington, DC since 1981.They have 250+ singing members and four select ensembles including the Rock Creek Singers. Their 500+ generous donors make it possible for the group to tour and reach a wider audience.
Vox Virorum is a community men’s chorus based in Durham, North Carolina, drawing singers from across the Triangle. Founded in 2012 and styled after collegiate glee clubs, Vox is an intergenerational group of tenors and basses who share a love of choral singing.
Join us for this night of powerful, fun, beautiful, and inspiring choral music celebrating love and equality. The Rock Creek Singers and Vox will join together to perform “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime and “To Sit and Dream” with lyrics by Langston Hughes. The Rock Creek Singers will bring a dynamic set including arrangements of well-known favorites “I Will Always Love You,” “MLK,” “Stand By Me,” and “True Colors.” Bring your applause and get ready to have a great time at this show.
First Presbyterian is honored to invite our community to this performance made possible through the generous support of The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC, Vox Vivorum, and our beloved benefactors, Horst and Ruth Mary Meyer who shared a deep love for the arts and our Durham community.
Established in 1871, First Presbyterian Church is the oldest of the ten PCUSA churches in Durham. The congregation has long been centered on concerns and ministries of justice and compassion.
This free community concert is open to everyone with no ticket required. We will be accepting voluntary donations to the LGBTQ center of Durham.
Raising Our Voices in Prophetic Witness
As Christians, our beliefs are rooted in the beatitudes: Blessed are the poor, the dispirited, the bereft, the meek, those who hunger for food or for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and the persecuted (Matthew 5:1-12). We cannot, therefore, be reserved in our witness to God’s Kingdom, living as we do in a world that values wealth, profits from war, and persecutes prophetic dissent. Our calling is not to be silent but to be like a city built upon a hill, to be the salt of the earth, to be the light of the world.
Join us for Yoga
Yoga is being offered, free of charge, at FPC on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The Monday class is a vinyasa flow class for beginners to intermediate level participants. The Friday class is chair yoga, with some standing poses, for participants who do not wish to get up and down from the floor. Mats and blocks are provided. Instructor is Jane Wettach. Please let her know if you plan to attend, if you have questions, and if you would like to be added to the email list in which additional details will be provided. [email protected].