About Us

GALA

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is a proud member of the Gay And Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA).  GALA Choruses is dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration to the lesbian and gay movement through excellence in the choral arts.  With over 200 gay, lesbian and transgender choruses and ensembles from around the world, GALA choruses are as diverse as the communities they represent. Membership provides choruses with the opportunities to meet and improve their musical skills through seminars, workshops and festivals.

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http://www.galachoruses.org

Photo Gallery

Please check out our photo gallery section which highlights many of our past performances.

Mission Statement

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                                                                                                 SDGMC photo credit: Auré Photography / Benjamin Auré, Jr.

 

Our Mission:  
To create a positive musical experience through exciting performances which engage our audiences, build community support and provide a dynamic force for social change.  

Our Vision:
We connect, inspire and challenge:
-Our chorus members, by nurturing artistic and personal growth, while building a musical family.  
-Our audiences, by broadening cultural awareness of important social issues and the bonds that unite us all.
-Our communities, by serving as a catalyst for individual and social transformation.  

Our Values:  

  • Musical Excellence:  Dedication to the highest artistic standards.
  • Unity:  Fellowship and fun with a commitment to collaboration and communication, both within the chorus and in harmony with the larger community.
  • Social Responsibility:  Commitment to equality, social justice, arts advocacy and service to underserved segments of society.  
  • Integrity:  Affirmation of our gay identity with honesty, respect and just treatment of all.
  • Collaboration:  Innovative partnerships that advance mutual interests.     

 

Our sponsors: 

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SDGMC Ensemble - THE MOOD SWINGS

"THE MOOD SWINGS",  the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble serves as an ambassador group of the Chorus which, like SDGMC, is dedicated to supporting and promoting the gay community through entertaining performances and community outreach.  These highly talented musicians are poised to entertain you with their tightly tuned blend of vocal jazz and just the right touch of camp.