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Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA) is an international musical organization of concert bands and marching bands. LGBA was formed in 1982 as "Lesbian and Gay Bands of America" when seven independent lesbian and gay bands met formally in Chicago. LGBA currently includes 35 bands in the United States, Canada and Australia. In 2003 LGBA voted to conduct business as the Lesbian and Gay Band Association, to reflect the international diversity of the membership. The Lesbian and Gay Band Association remains dedicated to its original goals: * Providing a network of lesbian and gay bands at all stages of development. * Promoting music as a medium of communication among people. * Improving the quality of artistic and organizational aspects of member bands. * Stimulating public interest in the unique art form of community band music in our culture. == Membership == Membership in bands is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight people of all genders and any level of musicianship. In addition to the member bands there are Partner groups, including Cheer San Francisco, and LGBT orchestras, such as Queer Urban Orchestra in New York. There are also partner bands in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Individuals may join LGBA as Affiliate Members. Great performances are the most visible manifestation of the Lesbian and Gay band movement. Member bands across the country appear in hundreds of concerts, parades, and community events every year. Member bands in geographic proximity often perform together, and a typical marching schedule will include Pride Parades in several different cities. LGBA strives to unite men and women who share a love of band music, and the bands help create and enhance the "community" its members call home. Through musical performance, LGBA bands make a powerful political statement in a non-political way. Whether marching or playing a concert, we proudly proclaim We Are Who We Are. LGBA bands are sources of pride within their cities, as well as positive symbols of the same communities. Making music creates a family where affection means more than affectional preference. By "banding together," LGBA shows that people of different sexes, ages, creeds, races, and challenges can build a strong community. For a full and current list of LGBA members and partners, please see the organization's website LGBA.org () 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lesbian and Gay Band Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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