GALA Youth Choruses

GALA youth choruses are quite diverse in their programming and structure. Some of them perform as traditional choirs and many integrate dance, theater and spoken word as well. This section of the Resource Center offers:

• Information on starting a youth chorus
• Links and information about GALA’s youth
• Resources for working with youth
• Templates for structuring your chorus’ organization
• Information on protecting youth and your chorus

Creating Safe Space: LGBTQ Singers in the Choral Classroom

GALA conductor, Paul Caldwell, presented a ground-breaking workshop at the national 2015 ACDA conference. His research, along with Joshua Palkki, was conducted from over 1,000 students. Be sure to review the recommendations at the end for how teachers can create safe classrooms.

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Meet Susan Haugh

GALA 411 Advisor Susan Haugh is available to offer advice about youth choruses from exploring the formation of a new chorus to ideas for managing your own youth chorus. Contact Susan.