Interested in joining Lakeside Harmony?

 
Who Can Join?
Any person with an interest in the following:
  • If you want to develop as a singer...
    You'll find lots of opportunities to learn more about your voice and how to use it, through weekly meetings, workshops, schools and Barbershop Harmony Society instructional materials.
  • If you're looking for a great way to relax with other people...
    You'll find loads of social activities, weekly afterglows, conventions and performances.
  • If you like to stretch your abilities...
    You'll enjoy taking part in contests, presenting shows, and polishing your skills to their ultimate potential.

Benefits of Joining

There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization:

  • You make so many new friends...
    Our members are close friends and we have a great time when we get together.
  • It’s one of the best feelings...
    Joining a choir isn’t just fun; it’s actually good for you! At its most basic level it is good for keeping your brain active.
  • Singing is a great way to relax...
    Singing releases oxytocin (that chemical that manages stress and anxiety) and singing in a group increases trust and bonding.
  • It's a great place to network...
    You never know who you’ll meet and what relationships you generate that could hand you the advice that makes all the difference to your career.

 

How Can You Join?

 
Lakeside chorus

Lakeside Harmony is growing, and we always are interested in new members! Singers of all ages and all walks of life are invited to share in the fun. Our chorus normally meets every other Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m, at Arts On the Lake, 640 NY‑52, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512. But double‑check here to make sure whether, where, and when we are meeting on a given week.

There are a few steps to becoming a member of the chorus:

ATTENDANCE
You should attend at least three chorus rehearsals before applying for membership. Being an active Lakeside Harmony member requires some commitment (although we do welcome members who are less active owing to their schedules). We want a prospective member to know a little about our art form and our chorus before making that commitment or considering the options.

VOICE PLACEMENT
When you visit as a guest, the chorus will attempt to place you in the right voice part based on your interest, your voice range, your singing experience, and your ability to sing the melody or a harmony part. To help with the voice placement, we may ask you just to sing a simple song like "Happy Birthday" or try a little harmony singing, but if we do, this will be an informal, low-pressure experience. In the beginning we are more focused on your ear than your voice, so don't worry if you think your voice is a little out of shape!

Sometimes a guest or a member asks to change to a different voice part after trying one part out for a while. That's OK!

We want to be up front that we do have annual membership dues, which currently amount to $50.

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