Australia's First LGBTQIA+ Choir
Interested in joining MGLC?
We always have a large waitlist of people interested in singing with us. Please use the form here to be placed on our waitlist.
Have you ever thought about joining a choir?
At MGLC, we strive for musical excellence and offer a supportive environment for enjoyable learning and performance and we welcome all who share our vision and love of music.
We always have a large waitlist of people interested in singing with us.
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Please use the form on this page to register your interest and we will contact you to let you know when we are accepting new members again.
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If you are interested in singing with us, you will need to undergo a simple voice assessment. It involves pitch and rhythm exercises to ensure a basic ability to follow a tune, and to confirm your vocal range.
Please have a read through our FAQs below if you're unsure about what becoming a member of MGLC or shOUT entails. If you are interested in our next intake, please contact our new member co-ordinator via the form on this page.
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New membership enquiry form
If you send us an enquiry using this form, we will make sure that you are contacted when we next have our new member intake*.
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*Vocal assessments are mandatory for those wishing to join, or for those wishing to rejoin after a break of more than 5 years.
Things to know about becoming an MGLC member (FAQs)
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MGLC is an SATB choral organisation. That means we usually sing songs that are arranged for the vocal parts Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. A new member will be assigned a voice part based on their vocal assessment. Voice parts are not gender specific, rather they are an indication of where your singing voice sits comfortably.
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Our singers come from all walks of life, with varying degrees of musical experience. MGLC is an LGBTQIA+ choir, and we are open to all regardless of sexuality.
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The main chorus (all ages) has around 65 regular members.
shOUT (18-29 years old) has around 15 regular members.
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Please note that currently we can only accommodate singers who have been fully vaccinated.
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Rehearsals
MGLC rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening in South Yarra, and run from 7:15-9:30pm.
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shOUT rehearsals run from 6-7pm every Wednesday evening at the same venue in South Yarra.
If you are keen, we have members who sing with both shOUT and the main chorus.
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Musical Experience
You don't need to have extensive musical or singing experience. First and foremost, we are looking for people who love music and who love to sing and perform.
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Although we do have some experienced musicians amongst our members, many will have only sung in the shower or in the school choir.
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We are looking for people who are interested in, and able to harmonise with others, and who are enthusiastic to learn.
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An ability to read music is an advantage but not required.
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Time commitment
We work hard to maintain a high quality performance standard and joining MGLC does involve making a commitment to rehearsal every week, and to your own practise at home.
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Approaching a concert, there is usually a requirement to attend one or two weekend rehearsals, along with one or two sectional rehearsals (involving just your voice section).
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Once a year, we hold a weekend rehearsal camp which is not only a lot of fun and a great way to get to know other members, but is also a valuable rehearsal opportunity.
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We understand that people are busy with work and home life, but we ask that members attend at least 80% of regular rehearsals as singing in a choir is a team activity. When members fall behind in their learning, it affects the entire voice section.
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Performances
We typically mount two major concerts per year, but there are a number of smaller events where we perform also.
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MGLC is committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community of Melbourne. This means the Chorus regularly performs at community events - Midsumma, MCC Stonewall services, World AIDS Day at the Positive Living Centre, just to name a few.
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We are also often invited to perform in the wider community, so there are good opportunities for people to get up and strut their stuff!
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Over the years, MGLC have travelled overseas to choral festivals - most recently to the Out and Loud Festival Sydney.
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New member intakes
We typically hold 2 new member intakes per year. Please register your interest using the form on this page.
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We ask that prospective members sign up for a vocal assessment if they are interested in joining. Vocal assessments are mandatory for those wishing to join, or for those wishing to rejoin after a break of more than 5 years.
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The vocal assessment runs through some basic pitch exercises to determine your ability to sing-back a simple melody, and to find out where your voice is best placed in the choir. At times, it may not be possible to offer everyone a place in the choir.
Currently we have a large waitlist and as much as we'd like to, we cannot accommodate everyone as our maximum numbers are limited by our rehearsal space and our commitment to maintain a comfortable and safe rehearsal environment. A good vocal balance across the choir is a key priority in making decisions about assessments.
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Following a successful vocal assessment, a new member attends regular rehearsals and has a period of 4 weeks in which to decide whether to become a permanent member or not.
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