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Read all about what it's like to sing with the NMGMC.
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What It's Like to be a Member
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
Each season consists of three singing semesters, followed by a summer break:
Dues & Financial Assistance
To participate as a singing member of the Chorus, members are asked to pay dues. These can be paid annually or per semester:
Wardrobe Requirements
For most performances, members are required to wear a tuxedo or suit-equivalent, which includes:
Music & Learning Materials
Chorus members are strongly encouraged to download their music onto a tablet for easy access during rehearsals and performances. Music is available as electronic PDFs or printed scores:
Music is sometimes required to be memorized for concerts. To assist with this, practice tracks are available for download, allowing members to rehearse on the go—whether in the car or on a digital music player like a tablet or smartphone. Learning your music may require dedicating a small amount of personal time every week outside of rehearsals.
ChoirGenius is a choral member website that we use to provide access to music, rehearsal tracks, and to help inform you. You'll be provided information on how to use this website and download the apps to your tablet and phone.
Seasons and Semesters
Each season consists of three singing semesters, followed by a summer break:
- 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) – A break between seasons
Dues & Financial Assistance
To participate as a singing member of the Chorus, members are asked to pay dues. These can be paid annually or per semester:
- Annual Dues: $150 (Discounted; available only at the beginning of the Fall semester)
- Semester Dues: $60 (Payable at the beginning of any semester)
Wardrobe Requirements
For most performances, members are required to wear a tuxedo or suit-equivalent, which includes:
- Jacket
- Black trousers
- Black business shirt with a collar
- Purple tie (provided by the Chorus)
- Black socks
- Black dress shoes
Music & Learning Materials
Chorus members are strongly encouraged to download their music onto a tablet for easy access during rehearsals and performances. Music is available as electronic PDFs or printed scores:
- Preferred Method: Download the PDF onto a tablet.
- Those who prefer printed copies are encouraged to print their own if possible.
- Section leaders can provide printed copies upon request for those who require them.
Music is sometimes required to be memorized for concerts. To assist with this, practice tracks are available for download, allowing members to rehearse on the go—whether in the car or on a digital music player like a tablet or smartphone. Learning your music may require dedicating a small amount of personal time every week outside of rehearsals.
ChoirGenius is a choral member website that we use to provide access to music, rehearsal tracks, and to help inform you. You'll be provided information on how to use this website and download the apps to your tablet and phone.
The Audition Process
Auditions & What to Expect
At the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, we strive for artistic excellence. To become a singing member, you must complete an audition. While auditions can feel intimidating, we aim to make the process friendly and informal. The entire audition lasts 5–10 minutes, and the Artistic Team will help you feel comfortable throughout.
Scheduling Your Audition
Audition Requirements
Your audition will consist of two parts and you must do both:
At the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, we strive for artistic excellence. To become a singing member, you must complete an audition. While auditions can feel intimidating, we aim to make the process friendly and informal. The entire audition lasts 5–10 minutes, and the Artistic Team will help you feel comfortable throughout.
Scheduling Your Audition
- Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester on non-rehearsal days.
- After signing up, auditionees must select a date and time for their audition.
- If joining mid-season, the VP of Membership or Artistic Director will email you to arrange a time.
- Those unable to attend the scheduled audition dates may arrange an audition outside of rehearsal at the discretion of the audition team.
- You will be notified of your acceptance before the first rehearsal.
Audition Requirements
Your audition will consist of two parts and you must do both:
Solo Piece
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Choral Excerpt
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Accessing Audition Materials
All audition music—including sheet music PDFs and audio MP3s—can be downloaded at the link below.
All audition music—including sheet music PDFs and audio MP3s—can be downloaded at the link below.
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How to Sign Up
Auditions for the next semester can be made by following the instructions below. You'll register for an account on Choir Genius, fill out our "Join Us" form, and select a time to audition.
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 to help guide you through Step 2 and Step 3 are provided on the Choir Genius site after you've logged in.
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Having technical problems signing up? Email for help at:
Questions & Contact
Observe a Rehearsal
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regular rehearsal before auditioning. This provides a firsthand experience of the enjoyment and challenges of NMGMC membership. If you’d like to observe a rehearsal, please email the contact provided below.
Re-Auditioning for Returning Members
Chorus members who have been on a leave of absence may be asked to re-audition. This ensures proper section placement and maintains vocal quality within the chorus.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regular rehearsal before auditioning. This provides a firsthand experience of the enjoyment and challenges of NMGMC membership. If you’d like to observe a rehearsal, please email the contact provided below.
Re-Auditioning for Returning Members
Chorus members who have been on a leave of absence may be asked to re-audition. This ensures proper section placement and maintains vocal quality within the chorus.
Got questions about the audition process? Email us at:
