Renaissance Men

The Boston choral scene is a dynamic one, teeming with artistic outlets for those singers passionate about ensemble performance. Remarkably, few groups exist in the area devoted to the wealth of repertoire written throughout the centuries for men’s voice; in response, a group of ambitious singers formed Renaissance Men in January of 2014. Since their beginnings as a sextet, the group has expanded in number and has paved their way into Boston’s cultural landscape with nine constructed concert series, two albums, the performance of several U.S. and world premieres by internationally-celebrated composers such as Patricia Van Ness and Daniel E. Gawthrop, and the garnering of a devoted following in their concerts, broadcasted live-streams, and social media outlets. Renaissance Men strive to use their skills and talents to make a difference in the community. Their goal of increasing visibility and public discourse around mental illness is more important now than ever; as we begin to heal physically from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing mental health crisis needs to be confronted. In 2021, RenMen plan to record RenMentality, a unique program aiming to de-stigmatize mental health issues.