Who can join NMSC?
tenors, baritones, and basses who have some choral experience (TTBB or
SATB); current membership in a choir is not required
Do I need to reside in the northeast to participate?
No, men are welcome from any state, but please plan your arrival to be
in time for the rehearsal on the first day. Some members will arrive the
previous day.
Can I bring along family and friends?
Of course; the concerts are free and open to the public (tickets not
required). Some members will include the three-day NMSC tour as part of
an extended vacation.
What music will we be singing?
Songs will include favorites from the male choral repertoire, including
Lida Rose (Willson), Unchained Melody (Zaret /North), Hallelujah
(Cohen), Sweet Caroline (Diamond), Down in the Valley (arr, Mead),
Comedy Tont (Sondheim), Stouthearted Men (Romberg/Hammerstein), God
Bless the USA (Greenwood).
Will we be singing a cappella or will there be an accompanist?
Experienced conductors will be leading the
group; the songs are a mix of accompanied pieces and a cappella.
Conductors for August 2022 include:
Elmer Joerg (Associate Conductor, Down Town
Glee Club, New York City)
Walt Sayre (Director of Music, St. James
Episcopal Church, Keene, New Hampshire
Michael Wright: (Conductor, Catskill Glee
Club; Assistant Conductor, Mendelssohn Club of Albany; President,
Conductors Club of New York |