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The Ol’ Song and Dance Wrap Up

Almost a month ago we were able to return to the legendary The Huntington Library for our latest Concert Band performance “The Ol’ Song and Dance”. Such a special evening of music showcasing songs that make you wanna dance and dances that make you wanna sing. Thanks so much to Candace Hansen (@candohando), our amazing emcee, for bringing history and fun to the night as well!

Thank you to to our photographyer Stevo Rood (@aroodphoto) for these awesome shots!

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And congrats to our Brass Quintet who had their debut performance that night as well. Stay tuned for more Chamber Ensemble performances in the coming year!

Next performance is Winter Wonderband on 12/8 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Tickets available here – see ya then!

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Sponsor a Piece!

⏰ Hurry, sponsorships close November 24th! ⏰

Pick a piece 🎶 (from the jazz or concert band) to sponsor and see your message projected before our audience while we perform on December 8!

🎄Visit our donation page here🎄

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Winter Concert

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come get some holiday cheer at our Winter Wonderband performance December 8th! 🎄🎅❄️🎷🎺

And if you can’t make it give a shout out to a friend by sponsoring a piece in the program! ❤️

More info at GFBLA.org/events – see ya there!

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Member Spotlight: Thomas Colby

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GFBLA is just chock full of the coolest members like Thomas Colby (@filmstarcolby). In addition to really killin’ those clarinet riffs, Thomas keeps things fun and makes us giggle at every rehearsal!

Come hang with Thomas and the rest of the band at an upcoming rehearsal! Contact us for more details!

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Fall Concert

We are THRILLED to invite you to our exciting return to the Huntington for a concert filled with Song & Dance Tuesday October 22.

Save the date and grab your tickets here!

45th Anniversary Preview

45th Preview Concert
45th Preview Concert

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!

The Sapphire Collection: 45th Anniversary Concert

Sapphire Collection, 45th Anniversary Concert
Sapphire Collection, 45th Anniversary Concert

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!

GFBLA Presents: Care to Snow Dance

Care to Snow Dance, Concert Band
Care to Snow Dance, Concert Band
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

Overture Rainbow Concert

Overture Rainbow, Concert Band
Overture Rainbow, Concert Band

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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More information and tickets here: https://huntington.org/event/gay-freedom-band-los-angeles