Weekly full chorus rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Samson Street. There is also a monthly sectional rehearsal on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Finally, there is one daytime Saturday rehearsal per concert.

Music is posted online to facilitate individual practice outside of rehearsals as needed. Brotherly Love, our select ensemble, rehearses at additional times, currently on Tuesday evenings. Exact rehearsal dates are finalized before the start of rehearsals for that concert, and generally at the start of the season. We rehearse from September to May or June, with a break in December after our holiday concert.

We expect all members to attend all rehearsals. We recognize that Chorus members may occasionally become ill or have schedule conflicts with work or other obligations and may need to miss one or two rehearsals.  Members should inform their section representative of absences in advance of rehearsal. There is a concert readiness rehearsal for members who have missed regular rehearsals. If a member misses three to four full rehearsals (depending on the concert), that member’s participation in that concert will be at the discretion of the director. Full details are in the membership handbook.

Yes. Dues for the concert season are currently $225 for the entire year,  which includes: a PGMC polo shirt and one additional t-shirt for a  concert. If you join in January, dues are $200 for the remaining two concerts. Dues help us pay for our fixed operating expenses, such as music purchases, rehearsal space, insurance, conductor and accompanist salaries, and other staff. Ticket sales alone do not cover all expenses.

Dues are subject to change each concert season

Yes! There are several options available to those with fixed or limited incomes. These options include a payment plan, donation from other chorus members, or a scholarship where you volunteer your time in exchange for paying dues. Don’t let the “money factor” keep you from joining!

The chorus has one smaller ensemble called Brotherly Love. This is an auditioned group that performs at our major concerts and other performances as requested. Solos and duets in major concerts will vary depending on our repertoire.

Our major concert schedule generally follows this format: December –  Holiday concert; January - Together! Concert in combination with other Philadelphia Gala choruses; March/April – Spring concert; May/June – Pride Concert.  Additionally, there may be a few smaller, optional performances and appearances throughout the year. Events for this season are listed on our Events Page.

We pride ourselves on doing a variety of music throughout the year. Our repertoire covers everything from classical and holiday music, to ballads, pop and rock, all the way through Broadway and pride music. 

Yes! There are many committees in the Chorus that are vital to its operation. These committees include membership, marketing (publicity & social media),  production (venue selection, decorations, costumes, light, and sound),  programming (music selection), development (fundraising, grant writing, donor and sponsor stewardship), finance, ticketing and special events (including fundraising events). We encourage involvement in committees by both singing and non-singing members. Additionally, the social committee plans activities for chorus members outside of rehearsals that allow members to socialize and have fun outside of rehearsals.

Even though the word “gay” is in our name, there is absolutely no requirement that you actually be gay to be in the chorus. PGMC does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, so everyone is welcome to audition.