Managing Director

Randall Kikukawa holds degrees from Harvard University (German Literature) and UC Berkeley (Germanic Linguistics and Historical Linguistics). Originally from Wisconsin, he attended high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he sang with the Honolulu Symphony Chorus. While at Harvard, he sang with the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum. After moving to the Bay Area in 1979, he sang with the UC Berkeley Collegium Musicum and the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco and served on the board of directors of the LGCSF for four years.

He has been the music director of the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Men’s Chorus since January 1991. Under his direction, the GAPA Men’s Chorus has sung throughout the Bay Area, as well as in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles; Montréal, Québec; Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; and most recently in Taipei, Taiwan, and Tokyo, Japan, where the chorus represented the US in the first and third Asian Hand in Hand LGBT choral festivals in November 2015 and April 2019.

Randall is a founding member of the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus and has sat on the Board of Directors since 1985 in a variety of positions: CEO (14 years), Secretary (4 years), General Manager (2 years), and CFO (21 years). In April, 2015 he was appointed Managing Director for the GGMC.

Randy Kikukawa Honored with GALA Choruses' Distinguished Service Award

Randy Kikukawa has been honored with GALA Choruses' Distinguished Service Award, a prestigious recognition of his remarkable contributions to the Golden Gate Men's Chorus, the GAPA Men's Chorus, and numerous other choral organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

This Distinguished Service Award celebrates individuals whose dedication to GALA Choruses, Inc., or its member choruses, goes far beyond expectations. Randy has exemplified this commitment by playing a pivotal role in advancing the gay and lesbian choral movement both regionally and nationally. His tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have set a standard for excellence, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Randy's involvement spans various critical areas, including long-term volunteerism, active participation with multiple regional choruses, contributions to commissioning and arranging new works, and service on boards. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping the choral landscape, making a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ arts community.

This award not only recognizes Randy's extraordinary service but also highlights the profound influence he has had on the choral movement, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps and continue the work of creating inclusive and vibrant musical communities.