Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, one of the Country’s leading LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations since 1979, will be auditioning new members this Fall to begin singing with the Chorus for Season 47 (2025-2026)!

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GMCLA has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages submissions from candidates who reflect the diversity of Los Angeles!

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Rehearsals are Monday nights at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (FCCLA). Season 47 will consist of three main-stage concerts:

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• December 13 & 14, 2025

• March 21 & 22, 2026

• June 27 & 28, 2026

 

GMCLA members also sing at high schools, parks, community centers, and special events of every kind to support our mission of service, activism, and community engagement throughout the year. 

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AUDITION INFO:

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PART 1 - Virtual Audition - Due Monday, September 1, 2025

Submissions may be video or audio only.  No late submissions will be accepted.  In your recorded audition submission, please say your name, preferred pronouns, voice part, give a short synopsis of your musical background (30 secs. about training, years performing, former ensembles, etc.), and sing a song (1 minute to 90 seconds) that best showcases both your voice and yourself.

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Email the link to the video/audio recording of your audition to gmcla.archives@gmail.com with the subject: "ATTN: Ernest Harrison - Audition Submission: (Your Name)"

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Recording Instructions:

Device:

• You can use your mobile phone, tablet or laptop to record.

• If possible, use a tripod or place your mobile device on a stable surface 

Accompaniment:

• You may utilize tracks, collaborative musicians, accompany yourself, or sing a cappella. 

• If utilizing a track please play the track aloud for simpler verification of the accuracy of your intonation.

Recording:

• When you record, if possible,  find a quiet space.

• Turn off any air conditioners, fans, or anything else that makes extraneous noise. 

Video/Audio submissions: 

• MP4 or MOV file formats preferred for Video

• MP3 for Audio only 

Options to submit:  

• YouTube link

• Google Drive link 

• Dropbox link

• WeTransfer: If utilizing WeTransfer, please do not submit until the day that your recordings are due as this platform sends links that expire after 3 days.

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After reviewing video submissions, everyone will be contacted by email - no phone calls or emails please. If you are invited to move forward, you will be invited to attend an in-person audition, where you will sing and meet the GMCLA team.  All information will be provided prior to the audition.

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PART 2 - Rehearsal Visit - Monday, September 8, 2025

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All auditioners who receive a call back invitation are invited to attend the first 90 minutes of our first rehearsal (Monday, September 8, 2025) as an icebreaker for the audition process.  You will be able to socialize with the membership, get acquainted with our community and traditions, and make music with us.  

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PART 3 - Call Back Auditions - September 12 & 13, 2025

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After receiving a call back invitation you will receive a link from SignUp Genius for a call back audition. You must be available on one of the offered dates (Friday, September 12 or Saturday, September 13, 2025) in order to participate in a call back.  If you are not available for any reason (illness, work, etc ) you may re-audition during our next intake period. 

During call backs, auditioners will participate in a short warm up to assess the health and fach of their voice before performing a short sight reading and aural memory exercise.  Auditioners will then meet with the membership committee and tell us more about themselves and why they would like to join GMCLA. Auditioners will not need to prepare anything in advance for call backs.

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We hope you will consider joining GMCLA and help us make beautiful music and build powerful community!