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SGLC Pizza Party To Kick Off New Season

By E Michael Whitmore  |  2013/02/19 20:21 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

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March 4, 2013 is the start of a new season for The Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus! Before    our first rehearsal we are throwing a pizza party for new and returning members. It’s a great time to meet and greet and catch up! Food is served at 6:30 pm and an introduction to this season’s music with our first rehearsal follows. All are welcome, singing and non-singing members. New members can also join the next two Monday’s after before open enrollment closes.
We meet at Plymouth Congressional Church, 232 East Onondage Street, Syracuse.

The World Premiere of ‘Impossible Choice’

By Publicity  |  2013/02/19 20:03 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

The Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus makes an appearance in the upcoming Ron Marquisee film, ‘Impossible Choice’, starring our very own Jesse Navagh. The film’s world premiere is Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Palace Theater, 2384 James St. in Syracuse. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the film begins at 6:30pm.

“For the minister’s son, Brandon, this is a summer of awakening … and acceptance of his homosexuality. For his father, this is a challenge to his roots in the bible as he interprets its posture on sexuality. This ultimately drives him to “save” his son by killing his lover, Logan. In a broader exploration of “acceptance”, a play-within-the-film recalls two landmark tragedies in the history of gay culture: the murder of Matthew Shepard, and the suicide of Tyler Clementi. An intertwined story traces an Erie Canal cruise operator’s challenges in starting a “gay” cruise in presumed conservative Upstate New York. The message, “Accept What You Can’t Change,” is directed to non-gay individuals who need to better understand the reality of homosexuality; and to gay individuals who need to absolve themselves from the notion that being gay is somehow wrong and shameful.”

The film is not rated and contains mature subject matter, strong language and brief nudity. Following the film, there will be a short question and answer session then followed with desert and beverages. Tickets are $20. For more information and the theatrical trailer, go to the films official website:

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SGLC has a new Choral Director!

By E Michael Whitmore  |  2012/09/18 15:26 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

Stephen Gamba is very excited to be the new director of The Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus. He is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education, and Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, GA with a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration. He has been an educator for 20 years.
In 1997 he moved to Atlanta, GA where he was a featured actor, guest conductor and soloist throughout the Southeast. Steve has been a guest conductor of several All County and Area All-State festivals and assistant conductor and tenor section leader at Atlanta’s North Avenue Presbyterian Church. In 2001 and 2003 he was a featured soloist at The Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charelston, South Carolina.. He spent four summers in the North Georgia Mountains working with Southern Appalachian Stages on The Reach of Song, which is the official historic drama of the State of Georgia. He composed the vocal arrangements for their original production of The Far Blue Mountains and also originated the role of Karl. In 2009, he was nominated for a Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Award for excellence in choreography.
Upon moving back to his hometown of Auburn three years ago, he joined the Board of Directors of The Auburn Players Community Theatre, Inc. and in 2011 he was elected President. Most recently he was the director, music director and conductor of their production of Annie.
Steve has been a featured performer in theaters in Central New York as well as the Southeast. Some favorite roles include the title role in Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Cornelius Hakl in Hello Dolly!, Fred/Petrucchio in Kiss Me Kate, Danny in Baby, and Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods. Melchoir in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Jinx in Forever Plaid, The Baker in Into the Woods, George in Same Time, Next Year, Max in Lend Me a Tenor, and Thomas Andrews in Titanic: The Musical. He is very grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to years of great music making!

GALA

By Publicity  |  2009/10/23 09:05 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

gala The GALA Choruses Board of Directors announced today that Festival 2012 will  be held in Denver, Colorado, July 7-13, 2012.  Denver offers delegates a winning combination of world-class performance halls, comfortable and sunny summer weather, and an assortment of hotel, food and entertainment options all within easy walking distance. Denver is also a popular gateway for further exploration of the beautiful Rocky Mountains and other national scenic treasures. Board chair Jeffrey Ayres commented, “We are thrilled with the opportunities for Festival in Denver and look forward to infusing our continuing emphasis on music and mission into Festival 2012 through creative programming.”