Come Sing with Us!
The Georgia Festival Chorus is a volunteer community ensemble performing a wide repertoire of sacred and inspirational music. We are an auditioned chorus with new member auditions in advance of each Christmas and Spring season.
Do you sing Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass? GFC welcomes new singers in every voice part! Our greatest current need is for Tenors and Basses.
How to Audition
We’re so happy you are interested in joining our Chorus! Auditions take place prior to a scheduled rehearsal with members of our Music Leadership Team. Breathe easy, the process is relaxed and enjoyable! In addition to vocal exercises, you are asked to sing a well-known hymn such as Amazing Grace, or a short hymn of your choice in your chosen key.
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Qualifications:
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Have at least basic music-reading skills; most of our members are experienced singers.
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Have a pleasant voice quality; be able to match tones and basic musical patterns.
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Be able to commit to regular rehearsal and concert attendance.
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Be supportive of the chorus through active participation, volunteerism, and concert promotion.
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​We look for a love of singing, the ability to work in harmony with others, and a willingness to dedicate yourself to choral excellence. Schedule a time today to meet with us!
Auditions for new members are by appointment only.
Next auditions will be for the 2025 Winter/Spring season at:
Smyrna First Baptist Church Choir Room
1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna
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Audition appointment times are available on January 7 & 14, prior to the start of rehearsal.
To request an appointment please click the button below.
We will be in touch with you shortly!
Membership Information
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The two performance seasons are Fall/Christmas, running from the first Tuesday in September after Labor Day through early December; and Winter/Spring, running from the first Tuesday in January after New Year’s Day through early May.
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Rehearsals are held each Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Choir Room at Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna.
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Participation in the chorus requires the payment of dues and purchase of repertoire music each season, a black music folder (available for purchase for $25) or electronic tablet, and the following required dress for concerts:
Women: purchased Stage Accents Georgette Gown ($64 + shipping) and Praise Hymn 635GLK Black dressy open jacket ($75), with black/off-black pantyhose or thigh-high stockings and black shoes. Earrings with “diamond look” clear rhinestones or crystals are encouraged!
Men: a single-breasted black tuxedo with white wing-tipped shirt, black studs, black cummerbund or vest, black dress socks and dress shoes, with a black bow tie for Spring concerts and a purchased claret red bow tie ($5) for Christmas concerts.
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Dues are $50 per season and music is $2.50 per piece, payable online through provided invoice, or by cash or check (made out to “GFC”) in person or mailed to the Treasurer at the first or second rehearsal of the semester. The deadline for dues payment is the end of the third rehearsal.
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Each year of the Fall/Christmas season, there are four to six scheduled concerts between the third week of November and the second week of December. During the Winter/Spring season, there are from five to seven scheduled concerts between the third week of March and the first week of May. Concerts are held at various church venues throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, usually on Sundays or weeknights in the late afternoon or early evening, with call times 90 minutes ahead of the concert start time. Concert durations range from 60 - 90 minutes.
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We celebrate the end of each season with a potluck dinner on a Tuesday evening at Smyrna First Baptist Church’s banquet room for fellowship and recognition of our directors, officers, team leaders, and volunteers. Also, there are numerous opportunities to perform at special events and with our volunteer service choir “Voice of Joy” throughout the year. We love to sing!
