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Welcome to the Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York
*Just Posted: The recording of the Annual Winter Concert, A Celebration of Freedom and Joy (click to listen)
🇺🇸 🎶 Save the Date for a Historic Concert! 🎶 🇺🇸
We are thrilled to announce a monumental performance celebrating two incredible milestones: The United States 250th Anniversary and The Mendelssohn Glee Club’s 160th Anniversary!
Join us for a unique concert featuring the men of the Glee Club and special guest artist Brandi Sutton from the Metropolitan Opera.
🗓 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕖 Concert: 7:00 PM (Doors: 6:30 PM)
📍 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, West Side (150 W 83rd St, NYC)
🎟 Admission: FREE
Program highlights:
🎼 Randall Thompson's “Testament of Freedom”
🎼 William Billings' “Chester” (a Revolutionary War-era anthem)
🎼 Selections by H.T. Burleigh and Edward MacDowell, honoring our 160th year!
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.
The Mendelssohn Glee Club Sings the National Anthem for The New York Mets
See the Mendelssohn Glee Club performing the National Anthem at major New York sporting events like Yankee Stadium. Our annual tradition includes singing for the Yankees, Mets, and the Brooklyn Cyclones, concluding with the iconic "Goodbye My Coney Island Baby." These popular club outings, especially to Coney Island and Nathan's Famous, are fantastic opportunities for camaraderie and fun!
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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