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GALA Choruses

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Hear from important voices in the LGBTQ+ choral movement in this podcast hosted by GALA Choruses, a non-profit member association of approximately 200 choruses across North and South America & host of the quadrennial Festival, the largest LGBTQ choral event in the world.

25 FEB

Interview with Abdullah "Abby" Rahsheen Hall, Artistic Director of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Abdullah "Abby" Rahsheen Hall, the Artistic Director of Trans Chorus of Los Angeles and the Vice President of GALA Choruses. Throughout the course of the interview, Abby talks about the history of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles and how it has survived and thrived since its founding; how they got involved in both the chorus and the GALA board; the important work being done in the trans community and LGBTQ choral movement; and more.

42 min
11 FEB

Interview with Dr. Hsien Chew, Network Lead of Proud Voices LGBT Choir Networks

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Dr. Hsien Chew, the Network Lead of the Proud Voices LGBT Choir Networks. Throughout the course of the interview, Hsien talks about his start with the Pink Singers in London, how the Proud Voices network began in the UK & Ireland and spread to Asia, and the journey of Asia's Hand in Hand Festival, first hosted in 2015 in Taipei and most recently in Singapore in 2025.

53 min
28 JAN

Interview with Eve Campbell, 411 Advisor of GALA Choruses

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Eve Campbell, the 411 Advisor on board development and former board member for GALA Choruses. Throughout the course of the interview, Eve talks about why she loved being on the board, particularly being part of the first all-female executive committee for GALA Choruses; how she helps member choruses as a 411 Advisor; and the Shark Tank grant and other highlights of GALA's Leadership Symposium, among many more things.

46 min
14 JAN

Interview with Justin Fyala, the New President of GALA Choruses

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Justin Fyala, the newly-appointed President of GALA Choruses and Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. Throughout the course of the interview, Justin shares his vision and goals for GALA Choruses, how anyone can get involved in shaping our organization, and more, as well as an uplifting message to remind us why the music we make matters. For concerns or suggestions about GALA Choruses, you are welcome to reach out to Justin at president@galachoruses.org.

44 min
17/12/2025

Interview with Vikerlased, Estonia's First and Only LGBT+ Choir

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and members of Vikerlased: Conductor Ode Pürg and singers Marina Kushnirenko and Grete Maria Neppo. Throughout the course of the interview, the group discusses the history and significance of their chorus; their experiences singing twice for Laulupidu, Estonia's choral festival known to be one of the largest choral events in the world, and at GALA's Festival in 2024; and more.

48 min
03/12/2025

Interview with Maria-Elena Grant, President of GALA Choruses & Chair of Lavender Light

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Maria-Elena Grant, the President of GALA Choruses (2023-2025) and Chairperson of Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir. Throughout the course of the interview, John and Maria-Elena discuss her decades-long experience with GALA Choruses and two stints on the board of directors; what it's meant to serve as the organization's first female Black president; and more.

52 min
12/11/2025

Interview with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and the leaders of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC: Artistic Director Thea Kano and Executive Director Justin Fyala. Throughout the course of the interview, the group discusses the unique opportunities they have in the nation's capital, including the 2025 World Pride Festival; the importance of providing visibility for the community through outreach events; and more.

49 min
29/10/2025

Interview with the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus and Nickel City Treble Makers

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses Executive Director John D. Carrion and three members of the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus and Nickel City Treble Makers: Dr. Robert Strauss (Artistic Director), Timothy Mahiques (President), and Amanda Pollard (Board Member). Throughout the course of the interview, the group discusses the founding of both choruses, how they nurture their community, and more.

57 min
15/10/2025

Interview with Jane Ramseyer Miller, former Artistic Director of GALA Choruses & One Voice Mixed Chorus

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between current GALA Choruses Executive Director John D. Carrion and Jane Ramseyer Miller, GALA Choruses' Artistic Director from 2010 to 2024 and Artistic Director of One Voice Mixed Chorus from 1995 to 2023. Taking a look at several of her career accomplishments in the queer choral movement, they discuss how Festival became what it is today, the works she commissioned by queer and BIPOC composers, fostering community, belonging and access, and more.

45 min
01/10/2025

Interview with Robin Godfrey, former Executive Director of GALA Choruses

Listen in to a fascinating conversation between current GALA Choruses Executive Director John D. Carrion and Robin Godfrey, GALA Choruses' Executive Director from 2007 to 2024, that covers how Robin started at GALA Choruses and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

50 min

10 Episodes

Hear from important voices in the LGBTQ+ choral movement in this podcast hosted by GALA Choruses, a non-profit member association of approximately 200 choruses across North and South America & host of the quadrennial Festival, the largest LGBTQ choral event in the world.

Creator

GALA Choruses
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© GALA Choruses 2025
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