Last night was the silent auction and concert for Beijing’s gay choir The Shining Jazzy Chorus. The event was packed. We did four songs, with Chinese introduction and English translations between a few of them. I spoke before the ‘Thank You Song,’ which is the song I wrote to honor the perk for donors above […]
With the recent violations of LGBTQ rights in Russia leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, what does it mean to be an athlete preparing to compete in a country that is not safe for you? ESPN reporter Johnette Howard investigates. Read More
Once a month GALA Choruses is offering tips on vocalization and singing for our chorus members. If you have tips to share or vocal questions that you would like addressed just shoot me an email. This first tip comes from veteran conductor and clinician, Dr. Stan Hill. – Jane Ramseyer Miller, […]
A new study suggests that choirs actually synchronize their heart rates while singing, possibly having beneficial health effects. BBC science reporter Rebecca Morelle covers this Swedish study in a recent article. Read More
Obviously time went backwards between NOV, 1990 and FEB, 1992 because the former issue of the GALAgram is numbered VOL V, NUM 4 and this latter issue is numbered VOL V, NUM 1. I haven’t a clue as to the numbering scheme. I’m also not sure if indeed there were any issues of the GALAgram […]
In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman this weekend, Huffington Post contributor Zach Stafford offers this thoughtful article for LGBTQ readers. Read More
What will your Chorus Board look like, come Labor Day? At times, it seems that we require a little too much of the average Chorus Board Member; the courage of Rosa Parks, the wisdom of Solomon, the agility of Nadia Comaneci, and the foresight of Nostradamus. The reality is that your Chorus Board will comprise […]
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