Join the MenAlive Family
When you join MenAlive, you are doing more than just becoming part of a choral group; you are becoming part of a family. MenAlive strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where anyone will find opportunities for musical excellence, high-quality performances, camaraderie, support, volunteerism, and lifelong friends.
OPEN Auditions + info night
MenAlive performs multiple shows each season, and a few weeks before we start rehearsing for an upcoming concert, we hold casual Open Auditions + Info Night, where you can learn all the details about joining the MenAlive family.
Info Night also includes informal and relaxed open auditions. The audition process is simple and private, and it takes about five minutes. The Artistic Director will get to know you and your musical background and choral experience. If this will be your first choral experience, that’s also fantastic. You’ll be asked to match notes with the piano and sing a few bars of a simple song, like Amazing Grace, My Country 'tis of Thee, or Happy Birthday. This is to understand your vocal range and where to place you within the chorus.
In addition to auditions held during each Info Night, open auditions are held after the regular chorus rehearsals for the first three weeks of concert rehearsals. These auditions follow the same relaxed and informal format as the Info Night auditions. Open auditions are usually held two to three times per year, depending on the number of shows that season.
Upcoming Shows, Open Auditions + Info Night Dates:
Info Night + Open Auditions for our December show, Holidazzle, will be Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the VoicesAlive Office. An additional Open Audition will be held at the first rehearsal of Holidazzle on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
time commitment
Each season, MenAlive plans two to three concerts. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for approximately two to four months before each concert. Sectional and Saturday rehearsals may also be called during each concert period. Dress and technical rehearsals are held the week of the concert.
Additional singing opportunities, such as concert solos, dance acts, or small ensembles, will require additional rehearsal time.
Rehearsal attendance is vital to the success of our shows and is managed by our administrative section leaders.
financial commitment
The membership dues for MenAlive members are $115.00 per concert period. This covers the cost of your music, rehearsal tracks, additional costuming, and the rehearsal venue. Scholarships are available upon request.
A tuxedo and accessories are also required for performances. You can purchase or rent a tuxedo at a reasonable cost from many local shops.
For more details, email our executive director (executivedirector at ocgmc.org).
