This is a special announcement for all men aged 15 years to 
!
Our annual concert season typically takes place in April and May. We will still perform at events during the summer: Memorial Day ceremony at the end of the Appleton Parade; Symphony Under the Stars at the ballpark; Bike to the Beat in Kimberly; and more. All male singers are welcome to visit with us at any of these events to discuss membership. Otherwise, our annual Season Opener / New Member recruitment picnic is August 31st, 2026, to begin the 2026-7 season.
For MacDowell new members, our Director holds Voice Placement sessions from 6:45 to 7:00 pm before the regular Monday rehearsals. Tryouts are no-stress; 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. The only skill requirement is the ability to carry a tune. You are welcome to learn music by ear or by reading music. Sheet music is provided to all members, and recordings are made available for home practicing.
We rehearse every Monday evening after Labor Day, starting at 7:00 P.M. in the Appleton St. Francis Xavier High School chorus room. The year concludes with the annual business meeting in mid-May, and we enjoy a short summer break.
MacDowell’s diverse membership spans a variety of musical experiences, with most members residing in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin, from Green Bay to Waupaca to Oshkosh to Whitelaw, 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 93 years.
Ideally, new members join in the fall to prepare for the Spring Concert Season. However, we encourage interested candidates to attend any rehearsal to learn the details of the chorus. If joining later in the year, they may be non-performing members to become full-performing members the following season.
Please call (920) 460-9884 for more information about joining, or email our Recruiting Director. Justin, via join@macdowellchorus.com
