November. 1, 2009
Fall Concert:
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus will offer a FREE Fall Concert on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM at The Wellspring Theater in the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo. The concert will be under the direction of Michael Palmer and will feature special guest solos from Kalamazoo songstress Alfrelynn Roberts and Broadway veteran Brian Duguay.
April 18 , 2009
Kalamazoo Male Chorus hosted the GLMCA's Big Sing
On Saturday, April 18 at Chenery Auditorium at 7:00 PM the Kalamazoo Male Chorus hosted the Great Lakes Male Chorus Association’s 2009 Big Sing - the annual concert combining all of the member choruses. This exciting evening featured the unique male chorus sound of 230 men, a brass quintet and other instrumentalists. Male choruses from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio joined together for songs such as He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother and Away from the Roll of the Sea. Two special features, the solo performance by GLMCA scholarship winner David Theis, and the combined choruses' performance of He Never Failed Me Yet wth special guest soloist Alfrelynn Roberts both received standing ovations.
December 3 , 2008
HOLIDAY CONCERT: Still, Still Night
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus invites you to attend its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Male Chorus, now in its 81st season, will present a concert featuring sacred and secular Christmas music. Admission is free. Come hear the rich voices of men who love to sing!
Your additional, traditional event!
Come join us downtown early Saturday evening and participate in a great Kalamazoo Christmas tradition. Increase your holiday spirit and pump up your mood before enjoying dinner and shopping. Afterward, tour Candy Cane Lane and the nativity scene in beautifully decorated Bronson Park. Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley, Shop at a unique downtown store. Celebrate in the city with us, the men of the Kalamazoo Male Chorus!
Did we mention Cookies by the Pound? We will be selling homemade cookies as a fundraiser following the concert. The price is $5 for a one-pound box containing an assortment of ten different kinds of cookies. To order ahead click here.
April 29, 2008
Saturday, May 3 – An Evening of Friendship, Fellowship & Song
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus invites you to attend its annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 3rd at 5:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 321 W. South St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Male Chorus, now in its 80th season, will present a concert featuring spiritual and pop music from around the world. Admission is free. Come hear the rich voices of men who love to sing!
November 3, 2007
HOLIDAY CONCERT: Sing We Now of Christmas
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus invites you to attend its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Male Chorus, now in its 80th season, will present a concert featuring sacred and secular Christmas music. Admission is free. Come hear the rich voices of men who love to sing!
Your additional, traditional event!
Come join us downtown early Saturday evening and participate in a great Kalamazoo Christmas tradition. Increase your holiday spirit and pump up your mood before enjoying dinner and shopping. Afterward, tour Candy Cane Lane and the nativity scene in beautifully decorated Bronson Park. Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley, Shop at a unique downtown store. Celebrate in the city with us, the men of the Kalamazoo Male Chorus!
August 28, 2007
New Members Welcome!
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus (KMC) extends an invitation to all men who enjoy singing to join us for our 2007-08 season which begins on Tuesday, September 6. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (choir room), 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI. No auditions are required, only the love for singing. Come join us and be part of a great Kalamazoo tradition. For more information, contact our director, Michael Palmer (mpalmer@umc-kzo.org or 269-381-6340) or KMC president, Ron Johns (ronald.johns@sbcglobal.net or 269-323-7395).
December 1, 2006
HOLIDAY CONCERT: We Need A Little Christmas
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus wishes to extend an invitation to the community to attend its annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Male Chorus, now in its 79th season, will present 'We Need A Little Christmas', featuring sacred and secular Christmas music. Admission is free.
Click here to view the concert flyer
July 2, 2006
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus (KMC) extends an invitation to all men who enjoy singing to join us for our 2006-07 season which begins on Tuesday, September 5. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Maple Street School (choir room) in Kalamazoo. No auditions are required, only the love for singing. Come join us and be part of a great Kalamazoo tradition. For more information, contact our director, Michael Palmer (mpalmer@umc-kzo.org or 269-381-6340) or KMC president, Ron Johns (ronald.johns@sbcglobal.net
or 269-323-7395).
July 2, 2006
OPEN POSITION
Accompanist/Assistant Director
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus (KMC) is auditioning for an Accompanist/Assistant Director for the 2006-07 performance season. Major requirements include:
- Act as piano accompanist for scheduled rehearsals and performances
- Direct rehearsals in absence of Director
- Ability to perform single voice parts, open score and full accompaniment
- Display music sight reading proficiency
The KMC rehearses weekly, 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.
Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter by July 31, 2006 to:
Kalamazoo Male Chorus
P.O. Box 2791
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
For further information regarding the position, contact Ron Johns (KMC President) at 269-323-7395, or e-mail ronald.johns@sbcglobal.net. Resume and cover letter may also be submitted to this e-mail address.
March 20, 2006
Sunday, April 9 – A Grand Night for Singing
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus wishes to extend an invitation to the community to attend its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 9 at 7:00 pm, at First Baptist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Male Chorus, now in its 78th season, will present 'A Grand Night for Singing', featuring sacred music, show tunes, folk songs and pop classics. Admission is free.
January 28, 2006
Website Launched
Welcome to the new Web site for the Kalamazoo Male Chorus. We invite you to take a look around and learn more about our wonderful organization!
