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Singing for Your Health

Posted on: July 22nd, 2013 by GALA Communications LGBTQ News Briefs No Comments

A new study suggests that choirs actually synchronize their heart rates while singing, possibly having beneficial health effects. BBC science reporter Rebecca Morelle covers this Swedish study in a recent article. Read More


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Why Gay Folks Should Care About Trayvon Martin’s Case

Posted on: July 15th, 2013 by GALA Communications LGBTQ News Briefs No Comments

In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman this weekend, Huffington Post contributor Zach Stafford offers this thoughtful article for LGBTQ readers. Read More


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10 Signs of the Times from NYC Pride

Posted on: July 8th, 2013 by GALA Communications LGBTQ News Briefs No Comments

An interesting snapshot of urban LGBTQ life from Huffington Post photojournalist Murray Lipp captures 10 signs from NYC pride 2013. This photo series serves as a fascinating reminder of where we are and where we come from. A massive crowd of around 1.8 million turned out to watch the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30, […]


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Why We Sing

Posted on: July 5th, 2013 by GALA Communications GALA Articles No Comments

As a long time manager and consultant in the lgbt choral movement, one of the the questions I hear most often is some variation on “what’s our relevance.”  It’s a great question, but one (at least with my U.S.-centric hat on) that we often mis-diagnose. We are living through times of great change for lgbt […]


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“Everyone Is Gay,” New Music Video

Posted on: July 1st, 2013 by GALA Communications Videos, LGBTQ News Briefs No Comments

In the spirit of last week’s historic decisions, check out this music video from New York based duo A Great Big World (Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino). From the description: We are so proud and excited to release the new music video for our song “Everyone Is Gay.” A while ago, our friends Kristin and Dannielle […]


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Robin Godfrey Interview

Posted on: June 13th, 2013 by GALA Communications Videos No Comments

Robin Godfrey, executive director of GALA Choruses, shares her story and her passion for the GALA movement.


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Beijing LGBT Chorus Workshop

Posted on: May 31st, 2013 by GALA Communications GALA Articles No Comments

Eric Lane Barnes, assistant artistic director of Flying House Productions: Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus plans to travel to Beijing to work with the Shining Jazzy Chorus (三棱减一合唱团), China’s only performing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender chorus. Learn more about Eric’s amazing work and how you can help at his USA Projects Page!  


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