Upcoming Events
Come celebrate 30 years of music, community, and all around queer joy! The Quire is performing our 30th Anniversary concert twice this season. Come out and join us on December 13th at the Ballantyne Auditorium in Cedar Rapids, and December 19th at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts. Doors will open at 6:30, and the music starts at 7:00. We can’t wait to see you there!
Reserve your tickets for the Dec 13th concert at Ballantyne Auditorium here.
Reserve your tickets for the Dec 19th concert at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts here
Join the Quire for the 2025 fall season, as we celebrate our 30 year anniversary! This season, the Quire will perform on pieces from the past to celebrate our 30 years of singing together. If you are interested in seeing if the Quire is a fit for you, come to one of three open rehearsals to secure your spot. Rehearsal will be from 6:00-8:30pm, September 7, 14, 21st, at Faith UCC in Iowa City. Message info@thequire.org with questions.
The Quire is pairing up with St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to perform Craig Hella Johnson’s choral oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. This musical work tells the tragic story of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was brutally murdered in Wyoming in 1998. Using a mix of musical styles to explore the tragedy of his death, the impact on his family and community, and the broader societal issues surrounding homophobia, Considering Matthew Shepard ultimately serves as a powerful call for compassion and acceptance, invoking a myriad of emotions, described as haunting, yet beautiful; passionate, yet sorrowful; afraid, yet hopeful. The piece incorporates personal writings, news reports, and interviews to create a deeply moving and evocative narrative.
Please join us for our performances of Considering Mathew Shepard, directed by Jesse Reed and Michael Sauer, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids on June 28 at 7:00,
and at Voxman Music Hall in Iowa City on June 29 at 4:00.
Interested in joining The Quire? Email info@thequire.org and we will contact you with more details about the upcoming season!
The Quire was founded in April of 1995 by a group of fourteen singers led by Rev. Rick Yramategui. The group’s first public performance was on June 18, 1995 at the annual Iowa City Pride Talent Show. The event was held at Clapp Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Iowa. One of the pieces performed, Words Like Freedom, has become a signature piece for The Quire in the ensuing years.
The Quire’s membership has grown over the years, and has garnered recognition for excellence and variety in their performances.
The Quire is a nonprofit arts organization that is supported by generous donors, membership dues, and community support. Our mission to serve as a space for LGBTQ folk to come together in song has significant costs, and we are thankful for the support our community has shown over the years.
If you are interested in learning more about supporting The Quire and our donor levels, visit our Support The Quire page!
Interest in joining The Quire? Check out our Mission Statement, Policies, and How to Join pages for more information!
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you at our next show!
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