Thinking about joining GALS?
We are a big, friendly, community choir, and there's always room for more!
If you have ever wondered about joining Auckland's Rainbow Choir,
now is your chance.
We have two new member nights twice a year - in March and July.
Please message us using the form below,
or email directly at membership@gals.org.nz to let us know you are
interested and we will be in touch!
Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Instagram for
info on our upcoming new members nights!
Our next new member's nights are on:
03 March 2026 and 10 March 2026!
We rehearse Tuesday nights 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in central Auckland at the Pitt Street Methodist Church near the Pitt Street/K' Rd intersection - see map below. As you face the church, go down the lane on the right-hand side, and you will find a door on the left under the overpass - toward the back of the church. We rehearse in "the parlour"- up the stairs on the first floor. There are other choirs also rehearsing in the church - hence the detailed direction!
We are a LGBTQIA+ choir and welcome all - whatever your sexual orientation or gender diversity. We suggest that new people come to both new members nights in March or July to check us out before making a commitment. There’s a short, relaxed voice check with our Musical Director to help place you in the right section and get a sense of your voice. It’s not an audition—just a quick check to make sure you’re comfortable and able to sing in tune.
Simply come along and sing with us - we'll sing a mix of existing pieces from our rep that will be familiar to our current choir, plus some brand new pieces that will be new for everyone! Being able to read sheet music certainly helps, but is NOT a requirement. We also provide you with resources and practice tracks to help with your learning of the songs.
Once you have committed, membership fees become due. Reduced fees are available for those in financial difficulty. GALS is steadfast in its view that finances should not be a barrier for joining. There is also a music bond due on joining which is returned to you if you leave GALS. This covers music files and GALS equipment.
As well as the concerts and other performances that you will see on the website, we also have two or three weekend rehearsals (Staycations) each year (Friday evening and all day Saturday), where we spend the weekend singing, music workshopping, eating, drinking and generally enjoying each others company! Each section (Alto, Bass, Soprano, Tenor) also have one or two section practices to firm up individual parts in preparation for a concert.
GALS has a strong social side - some meet for dinner before rehearsal, others afterwards for a drink - and some do both! We know you have come to join us to sing - and also we hope that you will also be part of the GALS whanau.
