Queer Voices

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.