
GMCLA'S 2023 GALA
Presented by the Weaver Family Trust
THANK YOU to our Gala Sponsors and Auction Bidders for supporting our 2023 Gala!
Save the Date:
GMCLA'S 2024 GALA is on June 30th, 2024
Photos from GMCLA's 2023 ANNUAL GALA:
WALT DISNEY CONCERY HALL | JUNE 25, 2023
Meet our Civic Voice Award Honoree for our 2023 Gala:
KAREN BASS
City of Los Angeles Mayor

Karen Bass is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive. Her career in public service has included front-line healthcare as a Nurse and Physicians Assistant, Community Organizing and founding the Community Coalition, and representing Los Angeles in the State Assembly and Los Angeles and Culver City in Congress. Bass sought to create an affinity group and mentorship for LGBTQ+ leaders on her mayoral campaign staff and has been a vocal advocate for the community with the legislation she has introduced at the state and federal level. Bass has led the charge on several seminal pieces of legislation and policy, looking to address the root causes affecting underserved communities, protecting vital services in California during the Great Recession, and the passage of what the Los Angeles Times called “the most significant child welfare policy reform in decades.”
Meet our Artistic Voice Award Honoree for our 2023 Gala:
DISNEY CONCERTS

Disney Concerts brings the magic of the movies to the stage and the beloved characters, stories, and music to life. Disney PRIDE in Concert is an historic collaboration with LGBTQ+ choruses across the country and represents Disney’s unparalleled support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Meet the Host of our 2023 Gala:
MELVIN ROBERT

Melvin Robert, an alumni of GMCLA, is an Emmy, Golden Mike and LA Press Club winning journalist. He currently serves as senior correspondent and weekend host of the Emmy award winning nationally syndicated entertainment news magazine EXTRA, and co-anchor of GOOD DAY LA. He previously served as co-anchor of Your Morning on Spectrum News 1, and host of the arts and culture news magazine series THE SOCAL SCENE.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!
Your gala contribution helps GMCLA provide hope and inspiration through the power of our music as we extend our reach with our community-based projects:

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Well-researched, curriculum-based music education and outreach program model
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Addresses issues of prejudice, bullying, discrimination, and homophobia
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Proven to increase attitudes of acceptance
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Contributes to youth empowerment and self-esteem building
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Has reached over 80,000 youth in Los Angeles
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Student: "You guys made me feel as though every type of group no matter what race, age, or sex, has a voice."
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Performing at more than 20 free public events each year
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Representing our communities at rallies, festivals, fundraisers, and community programs across LA
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Recent performances at a monkeypox vaccination event in partnership with Unity Church in South Central Los Angeles, a choir festival hosted by Heart of Los Angeles supporting AAPI communities, and last year's Women's Action Rally
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Upcoming events include our free community concerts all throughout June for Pride Month, including West Hollywood Park on June 17
GALA TICKETS & TABLES
SILVER PATRON
$750
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Front Orchestra seat for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for one
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Recognition as a Silver Patron in the concert program* and website
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$375 is tax deductible
GOLD PATRON
$1,250
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Preferred Front Orchestra seat for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for one
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Recognition as a Gold Patron in the concert program* and website
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Complimentary parking
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$875 is tax deductible
PLATINUM PATRON
$2,500
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Premiere Front Orchestra seat for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for one
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Recognition as a Platinum Patron in the concert program* and website
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Complimentary parking
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$2125 is tax deductible
SILVER TABLE SPONSOR
$7,500
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10 Front Orchestra seats for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for 10 guests
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Recognition as a Silver Table Sponsor in the concert program* and website
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$3750 is tax deductible
GOLD TABLE SPONSOR
$12,500
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10 Preferred Front Orchestra seats for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for 10 guests
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Recognition as a Gold Table Sponsor in the concert program* and website
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Complimentary parking for you and your guests
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Half-page ad in concert program*
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$8750 is tax deductible
PLATINUM TABLE SPONSOR
$25,000
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12 Premium Front Orchestra seats for DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT
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Gala reception and dinner seating for 12 guests
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Recognition as a Platinum Table Sponsor in the concert program* and website
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Complimentary parking for you and your guests
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Full-page ad in concert program*
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$20,500 is tax deductible
*Gala purchase must be confirmed by May 31, 2023 for inclusion in print programs.
THANK YOU TO OUR GALA SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Weaver Family Trust
GOLD TABLE SPONSORS
PLATINUM PATRON
Amazon
Disney Concerts
U.S. Bank
Vyas Family Foundation
Greg Weaver & Haig Youredjian
Richard & Carol Weaver
Punit & Josette Aggarwal
GOLD PATRON
Matthew Black & Justin Estoque
Kenneth McNeely
Royal Bank of Canada
SILVER TABLE SPONSORS
AltaMed
Athens Services
John Baackes & L.A. Care Health Plan
Betsy Butler
Kaufman Legal Group
Sharlene Miyagishima
The Perlman Family
Terry Takeda
SILVER PATRON
Kathryn Barger
Steve Burmeister & Dale Griner
David Ercolani & Gerald Williams
Jeff Garatea & Larry Fry
Jon Hall & Edward Grant
Susan Leary
Alex Morales & David Connors
Steven Neiffer
Greg O'Connor
Hilda L. Solis
Ken Stabins & Tim Phillips
Kimiyo Takeya