OSU Men's Glee Club
Sunday, April 3, 2022
4PM and 7PM
Sunday, April 3, 2022
4PM and 7PM
CCPA Welcomes The Ohio State University
Men’s Glee Club
The Champaign County Preservation Alliance (CCPA), is pleased to present The
Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club to the 1858 Meeting House in Mechanicsburg for
two (2) performances, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022!
Currently, two 2020 Mechanicsburg High School graduates, Caleb Spinner (2nd
year in the Tenor 1 section), and Isaac Bryant (1st year in the Brass 1 section) are
members of the oldest of hundreds of student organizations available at The Ohio State
University.
The Men’s Glee Club at Ohio State was organized in 1875. Today, as then, the
group exemplifies the university’s dedication to tradition, excellence and diversity.
During its history, the Men’s Glee Club has garnered worldwide accolades. Most
notable, the group was unanimously declared “Choir of the World” in 1990 under the
direction of Professor James Gallagher in Llangollen, Wales. The Men’s Glee Club was
the first male chorus and the first ensemble from the United States to win the
competition.
In the past decade, MGC has represented The Ohio State University and the
School of Music at numerous events, including but not limited to concerts with the
University Glee Club of NYC at the Lincoln Center, and convention concerts for the
Central Division of the American Choral Directors Association, Ohio Music Educators
Association, Ohio Choral Directors Association, and national seminars of the
Intercollegiate Male Choruses.
The 1858 Meeting House, located at 43 E. Sandusky St. in Mechanicsburg is the
oldest public building in Mechanicsburg, the original structure was built in 1820, but
replaced by the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mechanicsburg in 1858. The building
later served as the African-American Second Baptist Church from 1894 until the early
1980s.
The CCPA currently owns the building and uses it to host community and private
events. All dollars raised from the purchase of tickets to or during community events, or
from private rentals, are poured back into the upkeep of this 160-year-old building, a
labor of love for many CCPA trustees past and present. Many renovations have been
completed inside the building over the years, but one of the major expenses will be the
rebuilding of eight windows in the sanctuary.
The presentation of The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club, directed by
Robert J. Ward, is serving as a fundraiser for the continued renovations of the 1858
Meeting House. There are limited tickets available for each concert, and all tickets are
$20.00 each. They can be purchased online here: https://ccpa-1858-osu-mens-glee-club.eventbrite.com
The CCPA anticipates tickets selling out, don’t hesitate to get yours! Doors to the
1858 Meeting House will open approximately 15 minutes prior to each performance.
Additionally, please keep in mind that the 1858 Meeting House is not handicap
accessible at this time, and limited public parking is available, street parking may be
required, concert goers may consider wearing comfortable shoes to walk from your
parking location to the 1858 Meeting House.
Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club to the 1858 Meeting House in Mechanicsburg for
two (2) performances, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022!
Currently, two 2020 Mechanicsburg High School graduates, Caleb Spinner (2nd
year in the Tenor 1 section), and Isaac Bryant (1st year in the Brass 1 section) are
members of the oldest of hundreds of student organizations available at The Ohio State
University.
The Men’s Glee Club at Ohio State was organized in 1875. Today, as then, the
group exemplifies the university’s dedication to tradition, excellence and diversity.
During its history, the Men’s Glee Club has garnered worldwide accolades. Most
notable, the group was unanimously declared “Choir of the World” in 1990 under the
direction of Professor James Gallagher in Llangollen, Wales. The Men’s Glee Club was
the first male chorus and the first ensemble from the United States to win the
competition.
In the past decade, MGC has represented The Ohio State University and the
School of Music at numerous events, including but not limited to concerts with the
University Glee Club of NYC at the Lincoln Center, and convention concerts for the
Central Division of the American Choral Directors Association, Ohio Music Educators
Association, Ohio Choral Directors Association, and national seminars of the
Intercollegiate Male Choruses.
The 1858 Meeting House, located at 43 E. Sandusky St. in Mechanicsburg is the
oldest public building in Mechanicsburg, the original structure was built in 1820, but
replaced by the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mechanicsburg in 1858. The building
later served as the African-American Second Baptist Church from 1894 until the early
1980s.
The CCPA currently owns the building and uses it to host community and private
events. All dollars raised from the purchase of tickets to or during community events, or
from private rentals, are poured back into the upkeep of this 160-year-old building, a
labor of love for many CCPA trustees past and present. Many renovations have been
completed inside the building over the years, but one of the major expenses will be the
rebuilding of eight windows in the sanctuary.
The presentation of The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club, directed by
Robert J. Ward, is serving as a fundraiser for the continued renovations of the 1858
Meeting House. There are limited tickets available for each concert, and all tickets are
$20.00 each. They can be purchased online here: https://ccpa-1858-osu-mens-glee-club.eventbrite.com
The CCPA anticipates tickets selling out, don’t hesitate to get yours! Doors to the
1858 Meeting House will open approximately 15 minutes prior to each performance.
Additionally, please keep in mind that the 1858 Meeting House is not handicap
accessible at this time, and limited public parking is available, street parking may be
required, concert goers may consider wearing comfortable shoes to walk from your
parking location to the 1858 Meeting House.
