Gabe Salazar


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Gabe Salazar

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Miami, FL, USA

Gabe Salazar is a dynamic conductor, tenor, and music educator with a passion for inspiring musicians of all backgrounds. With two decades of experience in choral conducting and performance, he brings a wealth of artistry and leadership to his roles as Artistic Director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) and Director of Music at Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale.

Gabe holds a Master of Music degree in Voice from Lee University and pursued additional studies in choral conducting at California State University, Fullerton. His distinguished career spans roles such as Director of Music at the United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks in California, Director of the New Life Singers, and Voice Faculty at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

As a performer, Gabe has sung with elite ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Pacific Chorale, and has led award-winning choral programs at CHAMPS Charter High School of the Arts in Los Angeles and Osceola County School of the Arts in Florida. 

Now in his fourth season with GMCSF, Gabe continues to elevate the chorus to new heights. Under his visionary leadership, the ensemble has grown to 190 singers and collaborated with celebrated artists such as Deborah Cox, Shoshana Bean, Todrick Hall, and Amber Riley. His innovative spirit was instrumental in presenting the groundbreaking Disney Pride in Concert, reinforcing GMCSF’s reputation as a pioneering force in the LGBTQ+ choral community.

In addition to his work with GMCSF, Gabe serves as Director of Music at Sunshine Cathedral, where he leads inspiring musical programming for a diverse and inclusive faith community.

Chorus Artistic Director, GALA Board Member