The European Association of LGBTQ+ Choirs. We currently have 140 regular and supporting members from 24 countries with 143 choirs and sub ensembles, 3 music ensembles (2 orchestras, 1 big band), 1 regional choir association.
5,500 singers and musicians are represented in our choirs and ensembles. 49 are tenor/bass ensembles, 22 are soprano/alto and 71 soprano/alto/tenor/bass, look to us for support and leadership.
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We promote art, culture, and understanding between nations, staging choral singing events with participants from many European nations.
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We maintain an up-to-date list of LGBTQ+ Choirs from 24 countries in Europe (and beyond) and publish events being run by these Choirs locally, and encourage people to go and support the events.
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We connect new LGBTQ+ Choirs with more experienced ones so that they can avoid some of the pitfalls of starting a new Choir.
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We manage and support the bidding process for choirs to bring the brilliant
Various Voices Festival to their cities.
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We are actively supporting the development of LGBTQ+ Choirs in Eastern Europe, where in many countries to be LGBTQ+ is considered a crime, and people are persecuted.
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We work for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe and combat discrimination against these groups.
CONCRETE GOALS
OF LEGATO
Register of Addresses of LGTBQ+ choirs throughout Europe
(will be sent by mail on request).
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Calendar with dates of all performances of the choirs.
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Publication of the member's newsletter, LEGATO News.
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Contact with partner organizations like GALA (The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses).
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Organization of regular delegates meetings.
LEGATO funds its activities through a yearly membership fee of thirty euros (€ 30.00) per.
Being a member of LEGATO opens the door to the Various Voices Choir Festival, where you can celebrate and enjoy the vibrant LGBTQ+ community from Europe and beyond. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect, share joy, and create lasting memories!
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Your membership fee supports our work for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe and combat discrimination against these groups.
