In late 1998, three individuals from Greensboro (Anthony Moore, Chip Alfred, and Alexis Kiger) embarked on a journey. Making weekly trips to the Triangle area to sing with the nearest gay men’s chorus, they took a chance. With the hope of sparking interest and garnering support for a gay men’s chorus in the Triad region, they initially put out a call for singers under the name Greensboro Gay Men’s Chorus. In January 1999, over 20 men from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and surrounding areas answered the call, eager to come together in pride and song. In response to this enthusiastic turnout, the group rebranded as the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus (TPMC), holding their inaugural concert in June 1999 during NC Pride in Greensboro.
Fast forward to the Fall of 2016, TPMC’s board made a strategic decision to broaden their impact by establishing a sister chorus. The Triad Pride Women’s Chorus (TPWC) held their first rehearsal in January 2017, boasting 21 members, and debuted with a concert in June of the same year. To signify their expanded mission, TPMC officially transitioned to Triad Pride Performing Arts on July 1, 2017, setting the stage for future growth.
In 2025, in an effort to be more inclusive, the organization rebranded its Men’s and Women’s choruses to Upper Chorus and Lower Chorus. This change reflects their commitment to welcoming all voices and gender identities.
Triad Pride Performing Arts (TPPA) is a collective of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who use their performances to entertain, educate, and enrich while advocating for equality and social justice regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization aims to foster pride, understanding, and acceptance within the community. TPPA’s choruses are active participants in the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses), an international network of LGBTQ+ choruses established in 1982.
TPPA’s footprint continues to expand, now encompassing the Triad Pride Acting Company, Counterpoint (SATB outreach chorus), Theatre For All Program (offering opportunities for individuals aged 15 and above with disabilities).
TPPA expresses gratitude for the ongoing support received from various sources and the organization also acknowledges the City of Greensboro for its steadfast support, offering in-kind office space and programming infrastructure at the Greensboro Cultural Center.
