Join the GALA Board and Committees

GALA Choruses connects hundreds of choruses and thousands of singers around the world, proving every day that music has the power to inspire joy, spark connection, and drive meaningful change. As a committee or board member, you help keep this joyful movement growing and thriving.

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Join a GALA Committee
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Committee Members

Joining one of the committees of GALA Choruses is an exciting opportunity to apply your special area of expertise or interest in service of the LGBTQIA+ choral movement in the Americas. You’ll collaborate with GALA staff and your fellow committee members to advance the operations, events, member services, and other initiatives that strengthen our community. Your contributions help us to better represent and serve the diverse voices across our network.

To join a committee, reach out to our executive director, who will put you in touch with the appropriate committee chair to provide you with more information and assess your skills and interest match.

Committees List

  • Communications
  • External Relations
  • Festival
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • Membership & Education
  • New Harmony Task Force
  • Resource Development
Review Full Committee Descriptions

To get involved, contact executivedirector@galachoruses.org

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Join the GALA Board
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Board of Directors

Joining the GALA Choruses Board of Directors is an exciting opportunity to help lead a global celebration of LGBTQIA+ voices, creativity, and community. Board service with GALA is dynamic, collaborative, and deeply rewarding. You’ll work alongside passionate, visionary leaders to champion bold programs and support Festivals, education, and leadership development that bring people together in unforgettable ways. Your leadership helps expand access, uplift diverse voices, and ensure that GALA remains a relevant forward-looking organization for generations to come.

Serving on the GALA Choruses board means more than governance—it’s about showing up, sharing your talents, and having fun while making a real difference. You’ll build meaningful relationships, grow as a leader, and help amplify a worldwide chorus of pride, resilience, and hope. We welcome individuals with diverse experiences and strive to represent the various identities of our membership among our board members. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, raise your voice, and help guide an organization that leads with joy and purpose, GALA Choruses can’t wait to welcome you.

Review Board Member Job Description >

Election Process

The Governance Committee Chair conducts an initial interview of potential Board candidates. The candidates then complete an application and a “skills matrix” that identifies their strengths. Applicants who return a completed application and skills matrix are given an opportunity to join a GALA Committee. If the Governance Committee determines to move forward with an application, two current Board members would conduct interviews with the applicant and two of their references. The interviewers then report back to the Governance Committee about the interviews. Based on all of the information available, the Governance Committee makes decisions about which applicants to put forward to the full Board for a vote. In the fall, the full Board votes on new Board members, whose terms would begin in January of the next year.

Contact executivedirector@galachoruses.org to get involved

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Board Service Testimonials
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“I have found board service rewarding. The board has taken bold steps to build stronger relationships, which is empowering and satisfying. I feel respected and feel that all our board members are given the time and opportunity to express their views and opinions.”

—–Martin Brophy

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Board Service Testimonials
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“Serving on the GALA board has completely exceeded my expectations. I came on board with some skepticism as to the viability of the association, but the turnaround process has been a pleasure to be involved with and committed to. My service has been filled with highly satisfying opportunities both in terms of professional achievement and interpersonal relationships. I will be very sad to end my term and hope to continue to serve in whatever capacities the board finds appropriate and useful.”

—Steve Smith

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Board Service Testimonials
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“I have loved serving on this Board and helping to move GALA Choruses through difficult times and beyond a difficult reputation. It has been fulfilling and engaging and many of the people I have met have become lasting friends.”

—Joann Usher