During your initial visit, the Membership VP will ask the guest for some basic information and will provide them with a guest music book to use during rehearsal. After a simple test to determine their voice part, the guest will be introduced to a Section Leader and will rehearse with that section for the evening. All prospective members should attend at least 3 rehearsals before they request an application to join the Barbershop Harmony Society. This gives the guest an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and the Winnipeg Golden Chordsmen. It also gives us the opportunity to get better acquainted with him and to determine what more we have to offer musically.

During these three visits, the prospective member will be auditioned by one or more Music Team members to more accurately determine their vocal range, voice part (Tenor, Lead, Bass or Baritone), ability to carry a tune and to answer any questions about being a member. Upon satisfactorily completing this audition, the prospect will be given an application form and the dues details. After the audition and application process has been successfully completed, the new member will receive a book containing the chorus's repertoire and the learning CD. Further assistance will be available to learn the repertoire. Acquiring the chorus wardrobe will be done through the chorus's wardrobe chairpersons.