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SFGMC to Perform Tyler’s Suite

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

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will perform the world premiere of Tyler’s Suite as part of “LUSTER – An American Songbook” on March 25th and 26th. Tyler’s Suite, a choral song-cycle that pays tribute to Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers University student who took his life three years ago, features brand new pieces by eight of […]


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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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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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Cultivating the Ultimate Board: Interview with Kay Sprinkel Grace

Posted on: December 23rd, 2013 by GALA Communications LGBTQ News Briefs No Comments

Take a look at this very informative interview from Guide Star with Kay Sprinkel Grace, author of The Ultimate Board Member’s Book.   “Too often we understate expectations because we want people to serve. That’s self-defeating. Full disclosure from the beginning will bring you amazingly dedicated and committed board members. By the same token, understating the requirements (“You […]


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