Welcome to The Marin Men's Chorus
Welcome to The Marin Men's Chorus
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The Marin Men's Chorus is a group of men whose common denominator is the joy of singing. Since our founding in 1981, we have performed at various venues including retirement homes, civic functions, and formal concerts. Chorus programs have included a variety of vocal music. Learn more on our History page.
Our director is Denise Wharmby and our accompanist is Heather Creighton. We currently have about 30 active members but seek to increase our membership. We invite interested men to join us at one of our rehearsals at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Belvedere, CA. We rehearse every Tuesday from 7-9 pm.
Details about chorus membership and operation can be found on the Membership Information page. For questions or other information regarding the chorus, please send email to our General Manager Thomas Cromwell.
Our Spring Concert is 4:00pm, Sunday, June 1st at St. Stephen's Church in Belvedere.
See performance postcards here
Our Performances
Our Performances
Do you love to sing?
We are looking for new members. More info here. Join us at one of our rehearsals at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Belvedere, CA. We rehearse every Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The Marin Men's Chorus has performances throughout the year. Every December we have a holiday concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Belvedere, California. View some videos here.
Upcoming Performances:
Sunday, June 1st, 4:00pm, Spring Concert, St. Stephen's Church, Belvedere
Friday, May 23, 2:00pm, Aldersly Retirement Community, 326 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Sunday, June 29, 1:00pm, Rhoda Goldman Plaza Assisted Living , 2180 Post, San Francisco, CA
Some Testimonials
Some Testimonials
"Participating in the Marin Men's Chorus offers me a fun and engaging way to spend my time. Every Tuesday night, I get to do something with a group who not only shares my love for singing, but who are playful and kind. It's one of the highlights of my week, which culminates in Winter and Spring showcase performances. I never knew how much I loved to perform before I joined the Chorus!"
- Thomas Kim
"The Marin Men's Chorus is enjoyable. It's relaxing. Everyone is welcome. It's a nice change from sports. The only pressure is to know the songs."
- Zachary Schuman, Redwood High Student
Singing with the Marin Men’s Chorus has greatly enhanced my life. Every time I return from rehearsing, I feel happy and up-lifted. Even my wife comments how content and calm I am. I love to sing. Learning new songs is challenging but our performances have been rewarding. - Pius Kampfen
A Message from our General Manager
A Message from our General Manager
The Marin Men's Chorus originated at a wedding reception in Tiburon in 1980…an amazing 44 years ago. Twenty men decided it would be entertaining to try and sing together. And it stuck! None of the original members are still with the chorus and it has undergone a number of changes over the years, morphing into a county-wide endeavor with an occasional member from San Francisco, Sonoma or even the East Bay. Our membership consists of 15 to 25 men. Recently we have been joined by a group of high school singers to our great enjoyment.
The major goal of the chorus is to enjoy singing together and in the process improve our musical interest and abilities through the efforts of a professional conductor and pianist. We do not require previous musical experience or particular talent, and auditions are not necessary. Our repertoire includes sea shanties, show tunes and holiday music.
Our rehearsals last two hours on Tuesday evenings at St. Stephens Church (Kimball Hall) in Belvedere. Our concert experience traditionally involves 3 to 4 concerts in assisted-living facilities, followed by a final, formal concert at the end of each semester, where we wear tuxedoes. Over the years we have been invited to perform at various venues including Singers Marin, on sailing ships, in yacht clubs and parks, and the Marin Showcase Theater and main auditorium.
If you have ever had a desire to sing but perhaps did not feel you had the talent, give us a try! All we require is an abiding interest in music and a desire to join a group of men with similar interests.
Email me if you have any inquiries. -Tom
About our Chorus Director Denise Wharmby
About our Chorus Director Denise Wharmby
Our director Denise Wharmby was called in to lead the Marin Men's Chorus last spring. She led the chorus in some rousing, rollicking, rough and ready repertoire of the somewhat rarified genre, the Sea Shanty/Songs of the Sea. The men, and audience at the Spring concert, loved her energy and enthusiasm so much, they invited her to return and all look forward to great success in the coming season.
Denise brings years of theatrical experience, sense of humor, vocal expertise and remnants of an Australian accent to the Marin Men’s Chorus rehearsal room and concert platform. She has worked as a professional pianist, singer, music director, voice teacher and chorus director, here in Marin and around the globe.
More information about our leadership here.
Do you love to sing?
Do you love to sing?
The Marin Men’s Chorus has been performing in and around Marin for 42 years. We are looking for new members. Repertoire consists of familiar music in 2-3 part harmony with a professional conductor and pianist. We rehearse Tuesday evenings at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on Belvedere with two formal concerts each year. No particular skills, experience, or auditions are required. Just an abiding interest in singing and companionship with a great group of men. For more information visit our Membership page or email Pius Kampfen at pius(at)kampfen.com.
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