A Letter to the IOC from GALA Choruses

Posted on: February 4th, 2014 by GALA Communications On behalf of GALA Choruses, board president Mindy Taylor and external relations committee chair Martin Brophy, MBE, recently sent a letter to…

Asian Queer Choirs: A Perspective in 2018

The concept of “Asia”, particularly as a cultural signifier, has always been problematic. It assumes a high degree of commonality across what is the world’s largest continent, and has been…

One Voice Mixed Chorus – MN

…year, and innovative collaborations. Under the direction of Artistic Director Jane Ramseyer Miller, the award-winning chorus is known for its musical excellence, diverse programming, and a deep commitment to community…

In Harmony: Building Community Through Song

…taken on a soul-stirring journey as the San Diego Women’s Chorus delivers a captivating selection of songs from a variety of genres which share the theme of unity and community….

Turtle Creek Chorale

…dues-paying members who contribute over 100,000 hours annually to rehearsals, performances, community outreach, and educational workshops.  As the most recorded male chorus in the world, TCC has provided musical journeys to…

Singing Out – Toronto

We are Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir. We are a mixed-voice, non-auditioned, choir – a relative rarity in our communities across North America. But Singing Out is much more than…

Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus

…diverse and experienced, our members are brothers working together to broaden our friendships. To foster LGBTQ community spirit and present a positive gay image to the community at large. AVLGMC serves…

Festival 2024 Programming Guidelines

…and cultural expressions. We encourage member choruses to include repertoire by composers who represent BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), composers who identify as women and non-binary persons, and…

Motherless Child

Commissioned by the GALA Choruses Festival V — 1996, Tampa, Florida. Motherless Child is derived, in part, from the African-American spiritual “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.” The original song…