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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
Cathy Roma: I Am Because We Are, Part 3 – Full Coalition
Cathy Roma: I Am Because We Are, Part 2 – Choir Behind Bars
Cathy Roma: I Am Because We Are, Part 1 - Choral Feminism
GALA History – GALAGram February 1992
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 […]
Why Gay Folks Should Care About Trayvon Martin’s Case
In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman this weekend, Huffington Post contributor Zach Stafford offers this thoughtful article for LGBTQ readers. Read More
To Be a Chorus Leader
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 […]
10 Signs of the Times from NYC Pride
An interesting snapshot of urban LGBTQ life from Huffington Post photojournalist Murray Lipp captures 10 signs from NYC pride 2013. This photo series serves as a fascinating reminder of where we are and where we come from. A massive crowd of around 1.8 million turned out to watch the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30, […]
Why We Sing
As a long time manager and consultant in the lgbt choral movement, one of the the questions I hear most often is some variation on “what’s our relevance.” It’s a great question, but one (at least with my U.S.-centric hat on) that we often mis-diagnose. We are living through times of great change for lgbt […]
“Everyone Is Gay,” New Music Video
In the spirit of last week’s historic decisions, check out this music video from New York based duo A Great Big World (Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino). From the description: We are so proud and excited to release the new music video for our song “Everyone Is Gay.” A while ago, our friends Kristin and Dannielle […]