Huntington Men’s Chorus

About Us

The Huntington Men's Chorus originated with a group of Huntington men having considerable vocal talent and musical experience meeting with James C. Doty, a music teacher in the Huntington Public Schools, to form the vocal ensemble that has continuously entertained the people of Huntington these many years. At the first rehearsal in September 1949, James Doty was appointed the Chorus's Musical Director; the group adopted its name the "Huntington Men's Chorus"; and Frost Tinklepaugh was elected the Chorus's first president.  The Huntington Men’s Chorus organized itself along the lines of the acclaimed University Glee Club in New York City.

Huntington Men’s Chorus - a 60-year tradition in Huntington on Long Island, NY

Established in 1949, the Huntington Men’s Chorus originated with a group of Huntington, NY men having vocal talent and musical experience. It first met in the home of James C. Doty, a music teacher in the Huntington public schools, to form a vocal ensemble that has continuously entertained the Huntington and Long Islandcommunities for these many years. At their first rehearsal in September of 1949, Mr. Doty was appointed the Chorus’ Musical Director; the group adopted its name – the Huntington Men’s Chorus;” and elected Frost Tinklepaugh as the chorus’ first President. The Huntington Men’s Chorus organized itself along the lines of the acclaimed University Glee Club in New York City. The HMC is proud of keeping male choral singing vibrant on Long Island and of its tradition of presenting varied musical programs.

The Chorus has grown in membership from the original 34 to the 8o active singing members today. Since 1949, we have presented a concert each first Saturday in May [our Spring Concert] and December [our Fall/Winter Concert] in Huntington High School’s auditorium. Our Fall/Winter Concert is considered by many to begin the local holiday season and attracts approximately 1700 music lovers. The audience for our Spring Concert, which competes with the Kentucky Derby, graduations, First Communions, boating, etc, still draws an audience of approximately 1300 HMC devotees. Our Spring concert on *May 2, 2009* will feature music ranging from that by Stephen Foster to three different Broadway musicals. It continues our tradition of presenting music appealing to a wide range of musical tastes.

Each year, the HMC is featured in one of the opening concerts of the Huntington Arts Council’s _Summer Series_ in Huntington’s Hecksher Park. The Chorus also sings at various civic functions, local churches, and synagogues throughout the year. The HMC has sung at Carnegie Hall and Tilles Center, and participated in two award ceremonies at which the French government presented Jubile de Liberte Medals of Honor to survivors of the Invasion of Normandy.

We are always looking for male singers desiring to experience the /joy of song and fellowship of kindred spirits/, and for an audience to fill more than 1,700 seats.