Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: the huntington
About the Event:
More information and tickets here: https://huntington.org/event/gay-freedom-band-los-angeles
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Forsythe Concert
Tag: Concert Band
Date: March 24th, 2024
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Glendale Community College Auditorium, 1601 E Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91206, USA
About the Event:
GFBLA Presents Family Album 3: Overture Rainbow
Take a colorful look into queer music with past and living composers Aaron Copland, Francis Poulenc, Ethyl Smyth, Julie Giroux, Kyle Kindred, and Samuel Barber. Under the direction of Artistic Director Joseph Vranas and featuring guest conductor Jadine Louie, former Artistic Director of the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band
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GFBLA Presents: Care to Snow Dance
Date: december 10, 2023
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Immanuel PResbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshiire blvd, los angeles, ca 90010, usa
About the Event:
Get ready to be enchanted by captivating performances from talented musicians. The concert will showcase a delightful mix of holiday classics and contemporary tunes, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
Bring your friends and family along to share the joy and make lasting memories. The GFBLA Holiday Concert: Care to Snow Dance? is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in style!
Want to sponsor a piece for the GFBLA Holiday Concert? Click here: https://givebutter.com/GFBLASnowDance
Date: november 12, 2023
Time: 4:00pm
Location: first congregational church of la, 540 s commonwealth ave, los angeles, ca 90020, usa
About the Event:
Featuring:
The West Coast Singers
Tracy Adams, euphonium soloist
Rossano Galante, guest composer and conductor
Past AD Bill Masonheimer, guest conductor
Past AD Justin Raines, guest conductor
Celebrate the Gay Freedom Band’s Sapphire anniversary with a collection of concert band music that has inspired our members for the last 45 years. Past Artistic Directors return to the podium, current member artists step into the spotlight, and the West Coast Singers sing along to take a musical journey through our rich history. We hope you will join us in commemorating 45 years of musical Pride this November!
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45th Anniversary Preview
Date: october 3, 2023
Time: 8:00pm
Location: HOLA Arts and REcreation Center, 615 S La Fayette PArk Pl, los angeles, ca 90057, usa
About the Event:
We’re joining our friends ONE Archives Foundation for #Circa2023, the first and only queer histories festival in the U.S. Come join us and support this important effort!!
RSVP/Reserve Tickets at CircaFestival.org
About the show…
Get a glimpse of our upcoming 45th anniversary celebration with a preview performance at our home, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) at Lafayette Park. Our member-chosen program showcases GFBLA’s rich history and the passion for music that keeps us coming to rehearsal every week. Musicians will share their stories between pieces in this hour-long preview of our Sapphire anniversary and we hope you will join us in celebrating 45 years of harmony!
Date: july 2, 2023
Time: 1:00pm
Location: bixby park, 101-149 Junipero Ave, long beach, ca 90803, usa
About the Event:
Join GFBLA’s Concert Band at Bixby Park in Long Beach, CA for our annual 4th of July concert. We will be performing classic American songs and marches.
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Sunday Blues
Date: May 21, 2023
Time: 2:00PM
Location: los angeles, 615 s la fayette park pl, los angeles, ca 90057, usa
About the Event:
Visit GFBLA at our home in Lafayette Park as we play away the Sunday Blues with some jazzy friends!
Featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with guest pianist Grant Mack.
With performances by the GFBLA Concert Band, the GFBLA Jazz Band, the Great American Swing Band, the Intergenerational Big Band, and HOLA Music Studios
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That’s All Folks!
Date: april 2, 2023
Time: 2:00PM
Location: immanuel presbyterian church, 3300 wilshire blvd, los angeles, ca 90010, usa
About the Event:
GFBLA has assembled a colorful spring bouquet of folk music! Join us to celebrate songs, dances, and traditions that showcase cultures from around the world.
Joseph Vranas, conductor
Featuring Dwayne S. Milburn, guest composer and conductor, and local folk music ensemble, Nevenka.
Emcee Galia Bar-Sever, PhD.
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Open Rehearsal
Date: March 28th, 2023
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: HOLA arts and recreation center, 615 s la fayette park pl, los angeles, ca 90057, usa
About the Event:
Please join us for our “OPEN” rehearsal! We’ll open up our rehearsal to our friends, family, fans, and donors to hear us workshop our upcoming program and enjoy Cake Night with our members! This is a come-and-go affair, so please join us if you can! Please RSVP so we know who to expect.
What to expect:
There’s a grassy area in La Fayette Park that faces our rehearsal space. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics, etc. and enjoy some music in the middle of vibrant Koreatown! We’ll have cake and refreshments to those attending during the rehearsal break.
Parking:
Street parking is available. Those who sign up in advance are also invited to park in our gated parking lot.
Questions:
Reach out to us with questions at info@andynunezWe’re so excited to connect with you and give you a preview of our incredible and meaningful fall performance.
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