Seattle Men’s Chorus Auditions Set For January

Do you love to sing out, Louise? Then maybe you should audition to join the Seattle Men’s Chorus! Auditions are coming up on Saturday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 10th from 9am to 2pm! If you make it into the choir, you’ll get to perform in their fun 2026 concerts including Wicked Wiz of Oz celebrating the music of the Emerald City and Sing Along, Seattle! a Seattle Men’s Chorus Pride Month Concert & Audience Sing-Along.

You’ll need to register to audition…to do that and to get more info go to: https://www.seattlechoruses.org/join-chorus/

Note/FYI: Seattle WOMEN’S Chorus have their auditions in September every year…a lot of your questions about joining the SWC will also be answered at the above link.

SEATTLE – Seattle Men’s Chorus is once again opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions on Saturday, Jan. 3 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. All participants are required to register online before auditioning.

The upcoming auditions for 2026 include the Chorus’ new spring concert, Wicked Wiz of Oz, from April 19–May 18 with performances in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellingham, as well as Sing Along, Seattle! in celebration of Pride Month on June 14 in Seattle.

Known for its annual holiday performances — including this year’s highly anticipated Holly Jolly Jingle: Seattle Men’s Holiday Show with performances running from Dec. 5–23 — the Chorus entertains audiences year-round with a mix of classic tunes and contemporary hits, all enhanced by creative costumes and choreography.

Seattle Men’s Chorus rehearsal obligations include Monday evenings through performance week and at a minimum one Saturday rehearsal each concert cycle.

The Seattle Men’s Chorus is among the largest — and longest-running — LGBTQ-identified choruses in the world with more than 200 members.

Established in 1979, the Seattle Men’s Chorus has performed at locations across the U.S., such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Boston Symphony Hall, and has toured internationally in Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Chorus has commissioned original compositions from renowned composers like John Corigliano, Gian Carlo Menotti, Ned Rorem, and David Diamond. Their shows have showcased performances with notable guest stars from stage and screen, including Nina West, Harvey Fierstein, Megan Mullally, Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, and Tituss Burgess.

Those interested in auditioning are encouraged to complete this form on the Seattle Men’s Chorus website, and audition details will be distributed via email.

About Seattle Men’s Chorus – Seattle Women’s Chorus

The internationally renowned Seattle Men’s Chorus (founded in 1979) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (founded in 2002) together make one of the largest community choral organizations in North America, and stand out among the largest LGBTQIA-identified choruses in the world. Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus comprise one of the Pacific Northwest’s most vibrant music organizations, performing in Seattle’s most prestigious venues. Audiences from around Puget Sound and worldwide hear the chorus’ music live and on their video channels. Collectively, there are more than 450 singing members, along with staff and volunteers who support both Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus. They are a leading voice for the LGBTQIA+ community and offer both outreach events and main-stage concert performances annually.