MacDowell’s diverse membership spans a wide variety of musical experience. 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 shared interests in camaraderie, community, and love of singing have kept us united for 92 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.

MacDowell Male Chorus is now inviting males who are 15 years old and up to join us onstage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for one night of song in brotherhood for the Big Sing – April 25, 2026 7:00 pm. Minimal rehearsal time commitment will be needed – sheet music is provided. Here’s your chance to feel the thrill of performing with 200 plus men all on stage at once to entertain our community! For more information, contact Al Schmidt by email: aschm87500@aol.com

Voice Placement sessions with the conductor are held 6:30 – 7:00 P.M., before the regular Monday rehearsals. Try outs 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 welcome to attend any rehearsal to gain a better understanding of who we are, and may join as Non-Performing members later in the year with the objective of becoming full performing members the following season.

Please email our membership chairman Justin Kasper at join@macdowellchorus.com or call (920) 460-9884 for more information on how to join.