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Welcome to the Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York
🎶 Sing with Us: Holiday 2026 Season Begins Sept. 14!
Following a milestone 160th anniversary year filled with unforgettable music, The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York City is officially launching rehearsals for our upcoming Holiday 2026 concert on Monday, September 14!
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we are extending a warm invitation to area vocalists to join our ranks—with a particular, urgent call for tenors to balance our ensemble.
Whether you sang in a college glee club or have years of choral experience under your belt, come experience the rich camaraderie, historic tradition, and exceptional music-making of New York's oldest continuously active male chorus.
👉 Rehearsals start September 14, and auditions are open now! Learn more and schedule yours today: https://www.mgcnyc.org/ready-to-sing-audition or call our conductor, Gene Wisoff, directly at 917-916-1959.
Since 1866, the Mendelssohn Glee Club has been a cornerstone of American music, proudly holding the title of the oldest surviving independent musical group in the United States, after the New York Philharmonic. We are an all-male chorus dedicated to preserving and performing a diverse repertoire of male choral music—from classical masterpieces to vibrant contemporary works. Each concert is a celebration of vocal harmony, camaraderie, and our enduring legacy. Experience the Tradition. Hear the Harmony. Support the Legacy.
Join us!
Experience the power of men's voices in harmony. We typically offer two free public concerts annually (in May and December) and welcome new singers.
(Get to know our members
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Contact conductor Gene Wisoff
917-916-1959 or Click here
Support Our Mission
Donations help to defray the costs of the professionals in the group, conductor and accompanist, help rent rehearsal and performance spaces, and most importantly donations help keep performances free
Lend a Hand
The club always needs volunteers to staff our welcome desk at concerts, run auctions, collect advertisements from businesses for our concert program, and help serve at our champagne receptions.
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