Joining the AMSGMC
There is currently a high level of demand to join AMSGMC, so we use a waiting list system to process applications and designate members to sections where there are spaces available.
If you would like to join our waiting list, please read through the application process below, and drop your details into the form below. One of our board members will contact you in advance of the next workshop/voice test evening we plan. If you don't see a message shortly, please check your spam folder.
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We welcome queer-identifying people of all gender identities whose vocal range is suitable for one of our voice sections.
Application Process
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Attend our Open Rehearsals
When we are accepting new members, we open up our rehearsals to prospective members for a few weeks, usually every September. These are low key, fun events, with a relaxed atmosphere. If you're nervous about joining such a large group then don't be! You're welcome to watch, or join in the singing or dancing. Chorus members will be on hand to help you through every stage of the process. Don't be shy and just give it a try!
See if you like the atmosphere, the music, the choreography, the community. If not, you can leave at any time. Don't worry if you don't know the music straight away, just have fun!
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After the rehearsal is done, you are welcome to join us at the bar to relax and chat with the rest of the group.
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Pay Membership Fee
To help cover the costs of running the chorus, we ask all members to pay a membership fee every six months. These fees contribute towards essential costs such as our rehearsal space and the professional services of our Music Director, Artistic/Dance Director and accompanist.
We believe that financial circumstances should not be a barrier to being part of AMSGMC. If the membership fee is difficult for you to afford, please get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to discuss your situation confidentially and find a suitable solution together.
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Short Audition
In order to ensure that our group offers high quality music and dance, we ask you to go through a short audition. We do not expect a perfect, polished performance! This is an amateur group, and amateur ability and talent is fine. We will primarily use this audition to assess your voice part or dance style, and use that information to place you accordingly in the group.
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In the unlikely event that you do not pass this audition, we will fully refund your membership fee.
Commitments
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Attend Rehearsals and Performances
By joining the AMSGMC, you are committing to attend our rehearsals and performances, as much as you are able to do so. We typically rehearse once a week, on Wednesday evenings from 19:30 until 22:00. Sectional rehearsals are held around once per month, with dates and times agreed within each section. We don't expect you to attend every single rehearsal: everyone has occasional conflicts, such as illness or travel. However, we expect you to attend at least 75% of our rehearsals if you want to perform with the group. Ultimately a good level of attendance and home-study ensures that you can walk out onto the stage with confidence!
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Our performances are usually on Saturdays and/or Sundays. We generally only have three shows per year, so if you can attend, please do so!
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Practice at Home
Most people in the group need to spend a bit of time each week practicing, in addition to the weekly rehearsals. Most people only need to spend about one hour per week practicing at home; some people need more, some need less. We care about how well you know the music/dance, not how long you spend practicing.
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We provide sheet music and audio files for singers, and choreography videos for dancers. We encourage you to use these resources when practicing at home! You can practice together with others in the chorus; it's a nice way to get to know more people!