In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman this weekend, Huffington Post contributor Zach Stafford offers this thoughtful article for LGBTQ readers. Read More
Collaboration and New Connections: The Surprising Benefits of Distancing
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 […]
With Legato in London: Part 2
Is it time to go back to London yet? The trip abroad for the board and staff of GALA Choruses was an incredible experience. Not only did we have the pleasure of seeing the sights in one of the most amazing cities in the world, we also enjoyed meeting folks from all over Europe. Many […]
Robin Godfrey Interview
Robin Godfrey, executive director of GALA Choruses, shares her story and her passion for the GALA movement.