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About Singing
NMGMC is an open and accepting chorus and welcomes anyone who sings in Tenor/Base/Baritone range regardless of sexual orientation, identity, or gender.
Seasons and Semesters
There are officially three singing semesters in each season with a summer break in between.
Dues
Members are asked to pay dues to participate as singing members of the Chorus. Dues can be paid either annually or per semester. Annual dues are $150 and are only available at the beginning of the Fall semester. Semester dues are $60 and can be paid at the beginning of any semester. Our policy ensures that no one is prevented from singing due to an inability to pay dues. Scholarships are available for those need alternative arrangements. If you require such assistance, please speak with the VP of Membership.
Wardrobe
For most performances, a tuxedo or suit-equivalent is required, consisting of a jacket, black trousers black business shirt with a collar, purple tie (provided by the Chorus), black socks, and black dress shoes. Other occasional requirements for concerts as necessary, but in most cases, members already have these items in their closets. Members are responsible for purchasing the necessary wardrobe items.
Music
A Chorus member can receive music either electronically (as a PDF file) or as printed scores. Many members prefer to download the music to their tablet or smartphone and read from that instead of printed copies. For those who prefer to use paper, the requests, if possible, the print own copy the PDF., those who require them, section leaders can provide printed copies upon request.
Normally, all music is expected to be memorized for the concerts. This often requires spending a small amount of time outside of rehearsal to learn your music. Practice tracks are also made available for you to download so you can practice in your car or listen on a digital music player (e.g., tablet, smart phone, etc.).
Seasons and Semesters
There are officially three singing semesters in each season with a summer break in between.
- Fall Semester (September - December) - the first semester of the season
- Spring Semester (January - March) - the second semester of the season
- Summer Semester (April - June) – the third semester of the season
- Summer Break (July - August)
Dues
Members are asked to pay dues to participate as singing members of the Chorus. Dues can be paid either annually or per semester. Annual dues are $150 and are only available at the beginning of the Fall semester. Semester dues are $60 and can be paid at the beginning of any semester. Our policy ensures that no one is prevented from singing due to an inability to pay dues. Scholarships are available for those need alternative arrangements. If you require such assistance, please speak with the VP of Membership.
Wardrobe
For most performances, a tuxedo or suit-equivalent is required, consisting of a jacket, black trousers black business shirt with a collar, purple tie (provided by the Chorus), black socks, and black dress shoes. Other occasional requirements for concerts as necessary, but in most cases, members already have these items in their closets. Members are responsible for purchasing the necessary wardrobe items.
Music
A Chorus member can receive music either electronically (as a PDF file) or as printed scores. Many members prefer to download the music to their tablet or smartphone and read from that instead of printed copies. For those who prefer to use paper, the requests, if possible, the print own copy the PDF., those who require them, section leaders can provide printed copies upon request.
Normally, all music is expected to be memorized for the concerts. This often requires spending a small amount of time outside of rehearsal to learn your music. Practice tracks are also made available for you to download so you can practice in your car or listen on a digital music player (e.g., tablet, smart phone, etc.).
Auditioning
Auditions & What to Expect
As the New Mexico Gay’s Chorus strives for artistic excellence, acceptance as a singing member is determined by an audition. We understand that the idea of an audition can be intimidating, and we endeavor to make the audition process as informal and friendly as possible. The entire process should not take more than 5-10 minutes The Artistic Team will help you feel comfortable and at ease during your audition.
All the audition music can be downloaded at the link below. Both the audio MP3s of the music and PDFs of the sheet music are included.
As the New Mexico Gay’s Chorus strives for artistic excellence, acceptance as a singing member is determined by an audition. We understand that the idea of an audition can be intimidating, and we endeavor to make the audition process as informal and friendly as possible. The entire process should not take more than 5-10 minutes The Artistic Team will help you feel comfortable and at ease during your audition.
- Auditions are held on non-rehearsal dates at the beginning of each semester. Auditionees must select a date and time to schedule their audition after signing up. If joining mid-season, the Artistic Director will email you arrange an audition time.
- Auditioners unable to attend the scheduled audition dates must arrange an audition outside of rehearsal at the discretion of the audition team.
- Auditionees will be notified of their acceptance prior to the first rehearsal.
- Your audition will consist of the following:
- Each auditioner is required to prepare a short solo piece with piano accompaniment (around 2 minutes) of their choice. The auditioner must bring paper sheet music for the accompanist to play along with them. The piece needs to be memorized. If they would prefer, the auditioner can use one of the pieces provided on the NMGMC website instead of bringing their own piece. The choices are: Greensleeves (high or low key) and O Danny Boy (high or low key).
- Each auditioner is required to learn an excerpt of the choral piece Make Them Hear You (m.22-38), singing one of the designated harmony parts (1st Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone, Bass) along with piano accompaniment. A PDF of the excerpt is provided on the NMGMC website, along with MP3s of each of the four parts to practice with. The auditioner can choose which harmony part to sing at the audition. This piece does NOT need to be memorized.
All the audition music can be downloaded at the link below. Both the audio MP3s of the music and PDFs of the sheet music are included.
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May I sit in on a rehearsal prior to my audition?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regular rehearsal before auditioning to get a firsthand understanding of the enjoyment and challenges of NMGMC membership. If you wish to observe a rehearsal prior to auditioning, please email the at the address provided below.
Do I have to “re-audition” if I have sung in the chorus before?
Yes, even current chorus members may be asked to re-audition periodically. This is to ensure that everyone is placed in the correct section and singing well. The Artistic Director needs to hear everyone in an audition setting from time to time.
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regular rehearsal before auditioning to get a firsthand understanding of the enjoyment and challenges of NMGMC membership. If you wish to observe a rehearsal prior to auditioning, please email the at the address provided below.
Do I have to “re-audition” if I have sung in the chorus before?
Yes, even current chorus members may be asked to re-audition periodically. This is to ensure that everyone is placed in the correct section and singing well. The Artistic Director needs to hear everyone in an audition setting from time to time.
Sign Up to Sing
Auditions for the next semester can be made by following the instructions below.
To Get Started
Sign up by following the 3 steps below. You'll register for an account, fill out our "Join Us" form, and select a time to audition.
Sign up by following the 3 steps below. You'll register for an account, fill out our "Join Us" form, and select a time to audition.
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Create an account
We first ask you to set up an account in the Choir Genius software for members. After you've logged in, there's two things to take care of.
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Complete the "Join Us" form
After you've logged in, we'd like to ask you a few questions about your past choral singing experience, so we have a short questionnaire form to fill out.
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Schedule an audition
After you've logged in, you will select an audition time on the available audition date(s).
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Are you ready to sing with NMGMC?
Further instructions are provided on the Choir Genius site after you've logged in.
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Got questions about the audition process? Email us at:
