About Us
The Men's Choral Federation Story
The Men's Choral Federation is resolute in fostering the growth of, and collegial relations between, men’s four-part vocal groups in New England.
More than one hundred years ago, in 1919, the late Herbert J. Burney conceived of the idea of having a federation of men's glee clubs in New England. Since that time over thirty-five clubs have been members. Joint concerts and even contests have been hosted for numerous singing groups in nearly every large city in New England. While we are no longer a membership organization, we turn toward a revitalized future welcoming new men's vocal groups to share the beauty and joy of music. In 2023, to honor the diversity of today’s music landscape, the NEF (New England Federation of Men's Glee Clubs) changed its name to: "The Men's Choral Federation" (MCF).
Over the years, the MCF has evolved into a grant gifting organization. The Men's Choral Federation proudly awards grants to men's four-part vocal groups wishing to organize events and activities (e.g., performances, competitions, fundraisers, symposiums, vocal lecture series...). Additionally, for over one hundred years, the Men's Choral Federation has amassed an extensive library of TTBB sheet music that groups are welcome and encouraged to borrow.
Our Values
The Men's Choral Federation strives to be a welcoming and supportive community of men's four-part vocal groups. It seeks to foster collegial relations among men's vocal groups in New England.
The MCF strives to celebrate and recognize the value and efforts of men's four-part vocal groups. We encourage all to use our website to provide a common link to men's vocal groups throughout the region to share a diversity of resources.
The Men's Choral Federation Is led by a board of directors who take pride in being part of MCF’s promoting the unique sound of men’s choral music:
PRESIDENT - Gerald Hamilton
VICE PRESIDENT - Ron Jantzen
SECRETARY - Merrill Mack
TREASURER - John Ficarelli
AT LARGE
Chuck Eisenberg
Ned Leibensperger
Loren Lemon
Jay Paap
John Gardiner
Chad Schwartzkopf
Stephen Cook
MCF Support opportunities
Your organization deserves the best support
that MCF can provide.
This may include:
- Free Publicity - Promotion of your events on our website and social media.
- Provide grants of limited financial assistance (link to grant application), to further men's vocal group activities, competitions, etc., and facilitate performances that require special financing.
- Access to the MCF music library, which includes more than 1400 titles of TTBB sheet music.
- We encourage joint performance opportunities, with MCF grant funding.
- Networking! Get to know each other through natural interactions and enjoy exchanging information and developing professional and/or social contacts.
Our Brothers in Music
APOLLO CLUB OF BOSTON
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
THE HIGHLAND GLEE CLUB
BOSTON SAENGERFEST MEN'S CHORUS
THE HIGHLAND GLEE CLUB
Men's Choral Federation
What kind of event does your club want to host?
Performance, Competition, Vocal Lecture Series, Fundraiser, Symposium, …
The MCF can help support your endeavor!