
OUR MISSION
To create musical experiences that strengthen our role as a leader among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBTQ) and performing arts organizations, enrich our member-artists, support LGBT youth, challenge homophobia, and expose new communities to our message of equality.
OUR VISION
GMCLA SINGS FOR A FUTURE FREE FROM HOMOPHOBIA AND ALL OTHER DISCRIMINATION
COMMUNITY
Creating and nurturing our community of artists, the LGBTQ community, and the Los Angeles community.
EXCELLENCE
Performance, musicianship, artistry, and outreach.
STRENGTH
Strengthening organizational sustainability by building audiences and cultivating funders.
LEGACY
40+ years of success and survival as a community united in song.
OUR
VALUES
EXPANSION
Continuing to expand GMCLA’s Community Outreach programs – Alive Music Project, our partnership with the Arts for Healing and Justice Network, and our newest involvement: the Partnership for LA Schools.
CREATIVITY
Embracing risk, innovation, and passionate performances that communicate with our modern world.
EQUALITY
Bringing people together and serving as a voice for equality for all people.
TRANSFORMATION
Changing hearts and minds through our compelling performances and the power of music.





