Performances

The club's roster of 23 active members, together with its associate (nonsinging) members, includes men of all ages and reflects the wonderful ethnic diversity of our community. 

We extend a sincere and cordial welcome to any man over 18 who would like to sing and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship once a week. No previous experience is required and ability to read music is not necessary. Continuing education is a priority and in the interest of ever improving our performances, we provide choral and musical training. Transportation to rehearsals may be available if needed. The club publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep members updated about activities and goings on.

Yearly dues are $50, payable $25 each winter and spring.

Social activities
The club holds occasional gatherings throughout the year, including an Associates Night, usually in the spring, and an annual picnic during the summer. Members, family, friends, associates, and prospective members are welcome. After each concert there is a reception at which refreshments are served; there is also a raffle drawing.  

Henry McDonagh III earned his master's degree in music education as well as a B.A. in music from the Aaron Copeland School of Music at Queens College. 

He teaches general music and conducts the chorus and orchestra at Walter H. Crowley Intermediate School in Elmhurst, Queens. From 1999 to 2003 he was director of youth music for St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Queens.

Henry has performed throughout New York City and Montreal for over 10 years.

His eclectic performance background includes a stint as lead guitarist for Uncle Walt and the Jewels Big Band and bassist/vocalist for CLOSENUF, whose all-original rock-and-roll CD was placed on the ballot for a Grammy nomination in 2006 (Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist). He has also sung with the Queens College Choral Society and has extensive performance and production experience as a freelance musician in musical theater and with various bands.

New Yorker Joseph Liccardo won first prize (March 2006) in the young artist division of the Music Teachers National Association Piano Competition, for which he was awarded a Steinway grand piano. He performs as a freelance musician and teaches piano privately at the Lawrence Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music at Queens College (where he studied for 12 years with Dr. Donald Pirone prior to college) and at the St. Andrew Avellino School in Flushing. Joseph holds a bachelor of music degree in performance from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Dr. Douglas Humphreys. At Eastman, he distinguished himself as both a chamber musician and soloist, receiving the John Celentano Award for Excellence in Chamber Music and a top prize in the Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition for piano accompaniment. Joseph also performed extensively with his piano trio, both in school and in the community.

Email:  JFJ001@aol.com or chagg@bellatlantic.net
Telephone: Henry McDonagh, 718-835-6166

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