About Us
Founded in 1934, the Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus is one of the longest-continuously running male choruses in the United States. The inspiration behind our name was the noted American composer, Edward MacDowell (1860-1908).
- Performed more than 550 concerts
- Entertained more than 80 cities throughout the Midwest and Canada
- Nearly 1,000 works covering a wide range of musical styles in the repertoire
- 25-30 works performed each spring from memory
- Donate our time and talent to local community events
- Collaborate with local church choirs
- Honor Flight and other veterans events
- Award scholarships to promising high school students
- Between 60 and 100 chorus members participate each year
- 874 men have been members
- Membership is open to all post-high school men
- Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Musical Leadership
Conductor: Herb Berendsen
Assistant Conductor:
Accompanist: Marty Vagjrt
Assistant Accompanist:
Board of Directors
Elected annually at the May business meeting.
President: Tom Mullins
Vice-President: Adam Marshall
Secretary: Mike Curran
Treasurer: Andy Irvine
Director of Music: Jeremy Wheeler
Director of Internal Events: Andy Van Herwynen
Director of Promotions & Advertising: Rick Marion
Director of Membership and Recruitment: Rick Stark
To contact us for bookings, call or email:
Phone (920) 460-9884 – Email: info@macdowellchorus.com
