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Cathy Roma – Interview

Posted on: February 7th, 2014 by GALA Communications GALA Articles No Comments

Cathy Roma draws on decades of experience as an artist director in the GALA Chorus movement. Founder of Philadelphia’s Anna Crusis Women’s Choir, the oldest GALA Choruses member choir, and Muse, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir; Cathy shares part of her own story and memories of the first GALA Choruses festivals.


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A Letter to the IOC from GALA Choruses

Posted on: February 4th, 2014 by GALA Communications GALA Articles 2 Comments

On behalf of GALA Choruses, board president Mindy Taylor and external relations committee chair Martin Brophy, MBE, recently sent a letter to Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee. The letter recognizes the values of inclusion and peace that are at the heart of the Olympic Games, and asks “that the IOC develop language […]


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2014 Managers and Directors Retreat Recap

Posted on: February 2nd, 2014 by GALA Communications GALA Articles, Videos No Comments

The 2014 Managers and Directors retreat in San Antonio was a smashing success. Here’s a recap from three of the GALA Choruses 411 advisors Bob Mensel, Eve Campbell, and Jeff Heine.


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Doing in Dues

Posted on: January 17th, 2014 by Rob McLean GALA Articles 1 Comment

In 1996 (the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus’ sixth year) I became the “Fundraising Chair” on the CGMC board. In 1997 we decided to investigate the possibility of grant writing. After a year of no success, we applied to the Nationwide Insurance Foundation, and they offered some blunt feedback: Your volunteers pay dues, which makes you […]


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Gianluca Ragazzini – Interview

Posted on: January 10th, 2014 by GALA Communications GALA Articles 2 Comments

Gianluca Ragazzini shares his excitement about the upcoming Canadian Unison Festival 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario. He also talks about his role in fighting for the right to marry in Canada.


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For the LGBTQ Communities in Russia

Posted on: December 27th, 2013 by GALA Communications GALA Articles No Comments

GALA Choruses send its love and support to LGBTQ communities in Russia. ХОРЫ GALA выступают в поддержку ЛГБТК-сообщества России!


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Pre-Festival 2016 T-Shirts

Posted on: November 8th, 2013 by GALA Communications GALA Articles No Comments

They are here! GALA Choruses is pleased to present the pre-Festival 2016 t-shirts. Thanks to all those who contributed ideas on Facebook. To order yours visit: https://galachoruses.org/events/gala-festival/shop


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