Journal of Queer Choral Studies: the Official Academic Publication of GALA Choruses
This online journal serves as a connection between GALA Choruses and choral music academics and practitioners. There is currently limited literature on the broad world of GALA Choruses and LGBTQIA+ choral issues. Journal of Queer Choral Studies gives researchers and music practitioners the ability to expand their knowledge about LGBTQIA+ community music-making, while offering GALA leadership easier access to important research in our field.
Why “Queer?”
The word “Queer” has a long and complicated history. Sadly, that history involves trauma and pain for many people. At that same time, many also find strength and comfort by reclaiming this word as their own. In many activist and academic spaces, “Queer” has become a word to describe LGBTQIA+ people and communities in an inclusive way, especially as a revolutionary concept for imagining a better world. We choose to call this publication a journal of “Queer Choral Studies,” in honor of that tradition, especially in academic spaces.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR INAUGURAL ISSUE
Coming Winter 2025
Topics of Interest
- Research in LGBTQ+ Choral Studies and Music Education
- Practitioner Insights for Choral Conductors and Singers
- GALA Chorus News
Guidelines
- For Research Studies: Submit 3000-6500 word article, 500-word abstract, and references as a .docx to joqcs@galachoruses.org.
- For Practitioner Articles: Submit 2000-3000 word article, 300-word abstract, and references as a .docx to joqcs@galachoruses.org.
- For GALA Chorus News: Submit 1000-3000 word article and chorus photo (optional) as a .docx (plus optional image file) to joqcs@galachoruses.org.
- Submissions will undergo peer-review.
Submission Deadline
- August 31 , 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Questions? Email Dr. Jessica L. Gallagher-Steuver (she/her), founding editor-in-chief, at joqcs@galachoruses.org.