Founded 1978, The Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles (GFBLA) is the second oldest LGBTQ+ community wind ensemble in the world. GFBLA provides public concerts throughout Southern California, offering a wide repertoire of music ranging from classical to contemporary.
Our Mission
To promote acceptance and celebrate diversity by bringing together musicians from across Southern California for performance and educational opportunities that embrace equality, inclusion, and the love of music.
Latest News
- Fall ConcertWe are THRILLED to invite you to our exciting return to the Huntington for a Song & Dance filled concert on Tuesday, October 22! Save the date and stay tuned for a link to purchase tickets (coming soon!)
- Join Our Pep Band!Marching Season may be over for now, but Pep Band is in full swing and we are looking for new members to add even more pep to our step! All members and instruments welcome! We have THREE performances coming up and we’d love if you could join for one or all! Check out the details… Read more: Join Our Pep Band!
- Jazz Band Summer RecapJazz Band has had a busy summer so far! We’ve played two exciting gigs at brand new venues: Boston Court Pasadena and The Black and White Gala at The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach. Both were fantastic experiences with fun and lively crowds! We’re thrilled to expand our audience and appreciate these new opportunities to… Read more: Jazz Band Summer Recap
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We are THRILLED to invite you to our exciting return to the Huntington (@thehuntingtonlibrary) for a Song & Dance filled concert on Tuesday, October 22! Save the date and stay tuned for a link to purchase tickets (coming soon!)
Fam! Marching Season may be over for now, but Pep Band is in full swing! We are currently looking for new members to add even more pep to our step. 🥁💃
We have THREE performances coming up and we’d love if you could join for one or all! All members and instruments welcome. Deets are below:
Burbank Pride (@burbankpride) - Sat 9/28
AIDS Walk (@aidswalkla) - Sun 10/13
Queer Mercado (@thequeermercado) - Sat 10/19 - East LA Civic Center
Rehearsals at HOLA Arts and Recreation Center in Lafayette Park from 7:30-9:30pm on Thursdays - 9/12, 9/26, 10/10!
Send us a DM if you’re interested or sign up at GFBLA.org/join-us and we’ll send more info. Can’t wait!
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Excited to announce the date for our next @gfbla Concert Band performance!
Please join us on October 22nd at @thehuntingtonlibrary’s beautiful Rothenberg Hall for a program of pieces that will make us all want to sing and/or dance. 🕺💃👯♀️👯♂️
More details (including the confirmed time) will be shared soon, but in the meantime, get this date in your calendar and we’ll see ya there!
@gfbla Jazz Band has had a busy summer so far, playing two exciting gigs at brand new venues!
In the first slides, you’ll see some shots from their performance at @bostoncourtpasadena last month. Such a great venue and fun crowd!
The last few pics are from a gig at the @centerlb’s Black and White Gala last month. We’re thrilled to expand our audience and reach and appreciate these new opportunities to perform!
The Jazz Band is available for hire, so let us know if you need their services! Visit GFBLA.org/hire-us to fill out a form and we’ll get back to you! 🎶🎹🎺🎷🎸
We took a little break from rehearsal this month to chill with our band friends! First a @drumcorps.international performance, then our annual beach hang! @gfbla is more than just music 💜☀️🏖️🥁
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The @gfbla Board of Directors had a hang last night and got some great work done whilst playing life-size #hungryhungryhippos and #pacman. Enjoying our break this month, then back to work!
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