All men who love to sing are welcome to attend one of our weekly rehearsals for a voice placement session

Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone looking to explore your passion for singing, our inclusive and supportive environment is the perfect place to hone your skills. The voice placement sessions will help identify your vocal range and ensure you are placed in the section that best suits your voice. Join us for a harmonious experience where camaraderie and a love for music come together. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

MacDowell’s diverse membership spans a wide variety of musical experiences. We reside in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin; from Green Bay to Waupaca to Oshkosh, and all communities in between. Although we hail from all walks of life, our common interests of camaraderie, community, and love of singing have made us a unified group for 91 years.

Rehearsals are held every Monday evening after Labor Day starting promptly at 7:00 P.M. in the St. Francis Xavier High School chorus room in Appleton. The year concludes with the annual business meeting in mid-May, and we enjoy a short summer break.

Voice Placement sessions with the conductor are held 6:30 – 7:00 pm, before the regular Monday rehearsals. Tryouts are low-stress and you don’t need to prepare beforehand. This meeting allows the conductor to determine your vocal range. The two of you will decide your voice: 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, or bass.

Ideally, new members join in the fall to prepare for the Spring Concert Season. However, interested candidates are invited to visit any rehearsal to learn the chorus details. If joining later in the year, they may be Non-Performing members to become full-performing members the following season.

Please email our membership chairman Rick Stark at join@macdowellchorus.com or call (920) 460-9884 for more information about the picnic or how to join.