Become a Member

Become a Member

 

We welcome new members year-round!

If you love to sing, consider coming to a rehearsal to meet us and see what we are all about.__alt__

Visit one of our open rehearsals, Tuesdays at 7pm, to give it a try!

Email us at: [email protected].

Membership Process

It is helpful to fill out this Guest Form prior to your visit, so we have important contact info.

 

♪ Goal of First Visit:

Thanks for your interest in joining us! We hope that participating in a rehearsal will give you a chance to see what it’s like to be a part of our chorus and feel the sense of community we’ve built.

Feel the music - Guests are invited to sing with us on the risers, listen and observe, or any combination you are comfortable with. You’ll be placed near an experienced member so you can hear one of the parts. Don’t worry about getting it right, just enjoy the experience of harmonizing!

 

WHAT TO KNOW

♪ About:

  • BSC is a family that celebrates diversity and welcomes all women and non-binary treble singers. 
  • We sing Barbershop a cappella 4-part harmony - Tenor / Lead / Baritone / Bass
  • Education is key - access to workshops by professional coaches, online resources, supportive community
  • Chapter of non-profit, SingUnited International, competing in North Atlantic Region 1

 

♪ Rehearsals:

  • Weekly: Tuesday nights from 7-9:30pm, year-round, at Knight’s of Columbus in Lexington
  • Physical + vocal warmups
  • Practice repertoire - work on contest songs and prepare for upcoming performances

 

♪ Performances:

  • Annual show and fundraiser (ask about upcoming dates)
  • Annual regional competition in May, in Springfield, MA
  • Various other performances throughout the year, around the greater Boston area

 

♪ Other Time Commitments:

  • Learning + practicing music outside of rehearsal (there’s NO RUSH, learn at your pace)
  • 1 or 2 full-day weekend coaching sessions, to prepare for competition (hard work+fun +team-building!)

 

♪ Costs*:

  • One-time new membership fee of $178, then $46 per month after that | Ages 26-30: $176, then $44.34/mo. | Ages 18-25: $88.80, then $22.80/mo. (Covers membership in SingUnited International, Region 1, and BSC dues)
  • Additional costs: some costume + makeup items for shows, contest hotel expenses
    *If you have concerns about affordability, please ask us about our scholarship fund, available to assist eligible members.

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

♪ Auditioning and next steps:

  • Voice placement (1-on-1 session) - sing scales and rhythms to find your barbershop part
  • Audition Piece - we’ll send you digital sheet music + recordings to practice with
  • Small group practice + multiple chances to auditions - usually conducted before rehearsals