Empire City Men's Chorus

Glee! Celebrating the Collegiate Choral Tradition

Starting with the partsongs of 17th century England for men’s voices known as “glees”, we will trace the roots of the collegiate choral tradition. Our musical journey will encompass alma maters, fight songs, the a cappella tradition, and compositions by notable college...

9/11 After Ten Years: A Remembrance

On September 10, 2011 at 3 pm at Church of St. Paul the Apostle (60th and Columbus), Artistic Director Thea Kano led the New York City Master Chorale in a 9/11 Remembrance Concert to honor the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Empire City Men’s Chorus were their...

Margaret Cho

ECMC members took to the stage to perform with world-famous comedian Margaret Cho at New York City’s Beacon Theater.

Donate

The Empire City Men’s Chorus, NYC’s only predominately gay men’s ensemble dedicated to the performance of classical music, is celebrating its 19th season of concerts. But we can only continue our dedication through donations from foundations, companies and individuals like yourselves. Donations are a necessity for sheet music, concert hall rental, concert advertising, and CD production.

If you would like to donate any amount, please send your donation to:

Gotham Performing Arts
PO Box 1017
New York, NY 10185

Your donation is tax deductible and will help us to continue our goal in bringing the enrichment of song to the community.

Audition

Auditions are generally held in August and January. However, one may inquire at any time. For more information or to schedule an audition please email auditions@empirecitymenschorus.org or call (212) 545-4110. Please prepare a classical solo and be prepared to sight read.

Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm near Penn Station in Manhattan at Pearl Studios 519 8th Avenue New York, NY between 35th and 36th Streets.

Volunteer

The ECMC is always looking for volunteers during our concerts. If you would like to lend a helping hand regarding ticket and CD sales or ushering at our concerts, please email us.

Advertising

Another way of helping the ECMC, and yourselves for that matter, is by advertising your business in our concert program. If you would like to advertise with us, please email us.

Concerts

GLEE! Empire City Men’s Chorus Celebrates the Collegiate Choral Tradition with special guest artists Voices of Gotham.

May 16th, 8PM Church of St. Joseph, Greenwich Village

May 20th, 5PM St. Ann and the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn Heights

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Previous Concerts

Better Day a Comin’: Songs of Hope from the Gospel & Spiritual Traditions – December 10 & 14, 2010
Prothalamia: A World Premiere Concert In Celebration Of Marriage For All – May 23 & 25, 2010
Winter Solstice: A Budding Morrow – December 4 & 13, 2009
Unity Variety Mendelssohn Hampton – June 5 , 2009
Estrella Brillante – December 5, 2008
Voices of Love, Loss, & Unity – May 2008
A Season of Miracles – Dec 2007
A Jubilant Song – June 2006
Lux Aurumque – December 2006

About the Chorus

Founded in 1993, the Empire City Men’s Chorus is celebrating its 19th season of performances in New York City. ECMC was initially formed by members of the gay community who were interested in creating a male chorus featuring an eclectic multilingual repertoire of predominantly classical music. For the past 19 years, the ECMC has consistently presented concerts which boast a wide variety of well-known composers and newly commissioned works with a classical sensibility.

The Chorus rehearses Tuesdays from 7-10pm at the Pearl Studios which is located at 519 8th Ave, New York, NY between 35th and 36th St. Chorus dues apply. Scholarships are available.

Auditions are by appointment only. You may schedule an audition by e-mailing auditions@empirecitymenschorus.org, or by leaving a phone message at (212) 545-4110. Please prepare a short classical piece (with piano accompaniment or a capella – an accompanist will be available) and be prepared to sight read. We audition for T1, T2, B1, and B2 voice parts at the beginning of each season.