Queer Voices
Society & Culture
About
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.
Episodes
- Interview with Matthew Gillespie and Liz Graves of Unison Choruses Canada
John D. Carrion interviews Matthew Gillespie and Liz Graves of Unison Choruses Canada. They discuss the history of the Unison Festival, planning for the 2026 festival in Vancouver, and cultural differences between Canadian and GALA Choruse…
- Interview with Rashad V. Chambers and Jordan Barbakoff of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus
John D. Carrion interviews Rashad V. Chambers and Jordan Barbakoff from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. They discuss the chorus's history, their recent rewriting of history at the ACDA Eastern regional conference, and their work with t…
- Interview with Dr. Tim Seelig and Michael McDonald of the Portland Sage Singers
Dr. Tim Seelig and Michael McDonald of the Portland Sage Singers are interviewed by GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion. They discuss the Sage Singers movement, creating welcoming communities for Q+ elders and allies, and bal…
- Interview with Dr. Jessica L. Gallagher-Steuver, Artistic Director of Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus
In this episode, Dr. Jessica L. Gallagher-Steuver discusses her work as artistic director of Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus. She also talks about her role as founding editor-in-chief of the Journal of Queer Choral Studies and her ac…
- Interview with Dr. Catherine Roma, Activist and Founder of ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir and MUSE Cincinnati's Women's Choir
This episode features an interview with Dr. Catherine Roma, founder of ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir and MUSE Cincinnati's Women's Choir. She discusses the history of the feminist choral movement in the US, the role of women in the LGBTQIA+ a…
- Interview with Abdullah "Abby" Rahsheen Hall, Artistic Director of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles
This episode features an interview with Abdullah "Abby" Rahsheen Hall, Artistic Director of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles and Vice President of GALA Choruses. Hall discusses the history of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, their involveme…
- Interview with Dr. Hsien Chew, Network Lead of Proud Voices LGBT Choir Networks
This episode features an interview with Dr. Hsien Chew, Network Lead of Proud Voices LGBT Choir Networks. He discusses the network's beginnings, its expansion to Asia, and the Hand in Hand Festival.
- Interview with Eve Campbell, 411 Advisor of GALA Choruses
Eve Campbell, 411 Advisor of GALA Choruses, discusses her experiences on the board, helping member choruses, and highlights from GALA's Leadership Symposium. The interview also covers her time on the first all-female executive committee fo…
- Interview with Justin Fyala, the New President of GALA Choruses
Justin Fyala, the newly-appointed President of GALA Choruses and Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, shares his vision and goals for GALA Choruses. He discusses how to get involved in the organization and delivers…
- Interview with Vikerlased, Estonia's First and Only LGBT+ Choir
Queer Voices interviews members of Vikerlased, Estonia's LGBT+ choir. They discuss the choir's history, its significance, and their experiences performing at Laulupidu and GALA's Festival.
- Interview with Maria-Elena Grant, President of GALA Choruses & Chair of Lavender Light
This episode features an interview with Maria-Elena Grant, President of GALA Choruses, and Chairperson of Lavender Light. She discusses her history with GALA Choruses and her role as the first female Black president of the organization.
- Interview with Thea Kano and Justin Fyala of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC
John D. Carrion interviews Thea Kano and Justin Fyala of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. They discuss their opportunities in the nation's capital, including the 2025 World Pride Festival, and the importance of community visibility…
- Interview with the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus and Nickel City Treble Makers
John D. Carrion interviews members of the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus and Nickel City Treble Makers. They discuss the founding of both choruses and community nurturing.
- Interview with Jane Ramseyer Miller, former Artistic Director of GALA Choruses & One Voice Mixed Chorus
This episode of Queer Voices features an interview with Jane Ramseyer Miller, former Artistic Director of GALA Choruses and One Voice Mixed Chorus. The discussion highlights her career accomplishments in the queer choral movement, includin…
- Interview with Robin Godfrey, former Executive Director of GALA Choruses
This episode of Queer Voices features an interview with Robin Godfrey, the former Executive Director of GALA Choruses. She discusses her beginnings at the organization and her hopes for her legacy.