Northeast Men's Summer Chorus NMSC Yankee Male Chorus yankeemalechorus.org
 

NORTHEAST MEN'S SUMMER CHORUS

TENORS  BARITONES  BASSES
JOIN US FOR A SINGING VACATION
 
southern Vermont/New Hampshire

August
8-10 2024

sign up/contact us

 

 
 

Participants will be coming from at least five states to gather for a singing vacation.

The Chorus will present three evening concerts, each followed by an afterglow filled with camaraderie and song. Days will be spent with family and friends exploring the lovely New England countryside.

 
 
 
 
 HEAR US SING  Q. & A.   STAFF

HOW TO
SIGN UP OR CONTACT US

 

All men -- no matter where you reside -- are invited to join us August  8-10 2024.

There are three ways to sign up:

(1) submit singer registration form
click here


(2) register by phone at 917-456-6558


(3)  register via email (include your name and contact information)
click here

 
ABOUT US
 

The Northeast Men’s Summer Chorus was founded in 2019 by former members of the Yankee Male Chorus, whose last season was in the summer of 2018. During its 65-year run, YMC presented over 250 free concerts throughout southern Vermont and New Hampshire. 

 

In August 2023 the Northeast Men's Summer Chorus presented concerts in West Brattleboro and Grafton in Vermont and in Walpole, New Hampshire.

 

HEAR US SING
 

Click on title to listen:


Steal Away

My Special Angel

Unchained Melody

Autumn Leaves

There Is Nothing Like a Dame

Sweet Caroline

River in Judea

You're Just in Love

Without a Song

Brothers, Sing On!

 

STAFF
 

Executive Director  
Marty Edelman

Directors
Dave Caneen
Elmer Joerg
Dave Lambert
Andy Lavigne
Allen Lindsay

 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR SINGERS
 

August 2024 concerts
 

 The Chorus will present three free concerts (7 pm)

 

August 8

Keene, New Hampshire

United Church of Christ
23 Central Square 03431
 

August 9

Acworth, New Hampshire

United Church of Acworth (Church on the Hill)
Turkey Shoot Road 03601

 

August 10

Chester, Vermont
Chester Baptist Church
162 Main Street 05143

 

 

Conductor for August 2024
 

Michael Wright
(conductor,  Catskill Glee Club and president of the Conductors Club of New York)

 

 

auditions

audition not required

 

repertoire

The Chorus performs 14-16 pieces from the Romantic period to modern – classical to doo-wop – and including spirituals, folk, patriotic, musical theater, and the American Songbook.

 

music/rehearsals

Rehearsals are scheduled from 1-5 pm on August 8 and 3:30-5 pm on August 9.

 

Singers receive music about a month before the first concert in the form of audio (MP3) files and PDFs. The MP3 files will be customized for each voice part. Singers who want to study the music in advance can view the PDFs (sheet music) on their monitors to use in conjunction with the MP3s. In addition, a binder with sheet music will be given to each member at the rehearsal before the first performance.

 

 

registration fee

 

$30: includes MP3 and PDF files and sheet music, as well as a concert CD or MP3 files. Binders are distributed but must be returned after the final performance so that they may be reused the following year.

 

 

accommodations

 

Singers are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. A list of nearby accommodations is available on request, and it is likely that a discounted rate will be offered by at least one lodging.

 

 

pre-concert group dinners (optional)

 

There will be a group buffet dinner at each venue preceding the concert at $15 per person per dinner. Family and friends are welcome. Vegetarian options will be available. Meals need to be ordered and paid for in advance as indicated on the application form.
 

 

what to see and do in southern VT/NH

 

It is worthwhile to consider arriving earlier than August 8 or staying on after August 10 in order to take advantage of everything this part of New England has to offer.

 

Click here to view detailed document listing activities and places to visit.

 

 

support

 

NMSC staff will try to assist members who would like to share accommodations or who may need transportation to Vermont.

Please contact Marty Edelman at 917-456-6558 or email him here

 

Q. & A.

 

Who can join NMSC?

tenors, baritones, and basses who have some choral experience (TTBB or SATB); current membership in a group 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.


Our August 2024 program consists of 17 pieces, including the  following:
 

Ghost Riders in the Sky
God Bless America
My Special Angel
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Irish Blessing
Oklahoma
And So It Goes
Brothers, Sing On!
Standing on the Corner
Without a Song
There Is Nothing Like a Dame
River in Judea


Will we be singing a cappella or will there be an accompanist?

 

Experienced conductors with a piano accompanist will lead the group; the songs are a mix of a cappella and  accompanied pieces.

 

   
 
 
 
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