
OUTSIDE VOICES is a new youth chorus directed by GMCLA staff, formed by Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles with LifeWorks, a program of the LA Gay & Lesbian Center.
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WE ARE:
Talented singers, age 16 to 24, who are LGBTQ and straight allies (GMCLA singers 24 & under are also welcome!); we are a proud member of GALA Choruses
WE OFFER:
A safe space to meet and express ourselves through all styles of music: pop, pock, Broadway, R&B, classical and choral
WE MEET:
Thursday nights in Hollywood through June 13 (call for location)
6:30pm-7:00pm Social hour & dinner (provided)
7:00pm-9:00pm Rehearsal* & auditions (when open)
*A commitment to weekly rehearsals and arriving on time are essential to participate in public performances.
WHY BOTHER? Make lasting friendships | Sharpen your singing and sight-reading | Perform at venues across L.A. | Earn “LifePerks” rewards for regular attendance | Learn and sing in a “judge-free” zone | Because you’re fierce & fabulous, and so are we! (see pics from our world premiere with GMCLA this spring!)
HOW TO JOIN: Please contact our Youth Outreach Manager for directions to the next Open Rehearsal (see below) at 424.239.6514 or LeeS@gmcla.org
Bring a prepared song in your key (just a verse & chorus). For piano accompaniment, please bring sheet music, or you may sing a capella. Auditions are at the end of rehearsal.
OPEN REHEARSAL:
June 6: (all parts SATB)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Sun. May 19 5pm-9pm "GMCLA Voice Awards Gala" - Globe Theatre, Universal Studios.
Wed. May 22 6pm-9pm "GLBTA Scholarship Night" - LA Gay & Lesbian Center/The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Thurs. May 30 6pm-9pm "LGBT Heritage Month Celebration" – L.A. City Hall, downtown
