Choral Society
The MSU Choral Society was founded in 1987, shortly after the formation of the MSU Choral Union. The MSU Choral Society constitution states that the society is “a not-for-profit, unincorporated society whose purpose is to be a support or ‘friends’ organization for Michigan State University’s choral music program.” The Choral Society raises funds for this purpose through dues, grants, gifts, sponsorship of musical events, and social activities. Funds are made available for scholarships or assistantships in choral conducting and other program-related purposes as determined by the society’s board of directors. Since 1989 the Choral Society has financially assisted more than 40 MSU choral students.
Society activities have included a biannual banquet and silent auction, a “Sing-Along with the Sound of Music” program, a wine-tasting event, theater trips, and casual pre-glow informational gatherings before Choral Union performances.
Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting choral music. Membership levels start at $40 per year. The membership year runs from October 1 to September 30. Please make checks payable to MSU Choral Society and mail to Mimi Lalonde, Choral Society Membership Chair, 1513 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, 48912. Please include AE0611 on the memo line of your check.
Membership and donor levels are as follows:
- Soloist, $40–99
- Virtuoso, $100–249
- Conductor, $250–499
- Impresario, $500–999
- Maestro, $1,000 and up
Questions regarding membership can be directed to any of the board of directors members listed below:
- Alison Cruise (president), (517) 485-7313
- Mimi LaLonde (secretary/membership), (517) 372-3112
- Ewan Todd (treasurer), (517) 351-1684
- Charles Ballard, (517) 353-2961
- Jean Fickett, (517) 332-9269
- George Grof, (517) 482-2120
- Catherine Guardino, (248) 259-7586
- William Paxton, (517) 339-0131
- Marilyn Stephens, (517) 349-6394
- Kay Toben, (517) 346-8460
- Ruth Worthington, (517) 349-6459
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