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