The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus—one of New York's longest-standing LGBTQ+ organizations— is thrilled to welcome new members! Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 10, for our December 2026 show, “An RGMC Christmas Carol,” a festive reimagining of Charles Dickens’s timeless tale that will warm the spirit and remind us of the power of compassion.

Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, 7-9:30 pm at Downtown United Presbyterian Church (DUPC), 121 Fitzhugh St N, Rochester NY 14614. In addition to Thursday rehearsals, each cycle includes a Saturday rehearsal retreat and one to two sectionals.

A meet & greet is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, also at 7 pm at DUPC. New members will meet with Artistic Director Alex Kuczynski, who will take a few minutes to listen to your range and voice type using some simple vocalization. This is also an opportunity to chat about what you’d like to gain from your choral experience and the most effective ways for you to contribute to the ensemble. 

If you are a new member unable to attend the meet & greet, please arrive a bit early to the first rehearsal for voice placement.

The chorus is divided into four sections: Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, and Bass. All you need is a desire to sing, a voice range within one of the four sections, and attendance at rehearsals and the retreat. The chorus is a membership-based organization; each member is required to pay dues and volunteer throughout the cycle. Members who are not able to pay dues can receive financial assistance. No one is denied membership due to inability to pay dues.

For more information about joining—including as a member of one of our smaller vocal ensembles, our Rochettes dance troupe, or our volunteer crew—email us at newmember@thergmc.org, connect with us on Facebook or Instagram, or call us at 585-423-0650. We look forward to making music with you!