Is barbershop singing expensive?
There is no charge until you pass a vocal audition and are offered membership. Quarterly subscriptions then become payable and are currently $50 which includes membership of the Australian Association of the Men Barbershop Singers (AAMBS). Student rates are half that of ordinary members. When you become a member of the club, you will need to spend about $50 on chorus shirts. You will also need a pair of black trousers and black shoes. So, it means about $50 one-off and $200 annually. Vocal range assessment The first step is for our music team to assess your voice and determine which of the four parts that make up our style of singing will best suit you. The assessment takes only a few minutes while you sing some notes for us to assess your vocal range. A low resonant voice would usually indicate the BASS part for you. A mid to high range would suggest the LEAD or melody part If you read music or have a natural ear for it you may be assessed as a BARITONE or TENOR From there, you are in
