page_title: Ohio State University Men's Glee Club
section_title: Overview
hierarchical_section_title: Ohio State University Men's Glee Club / The Glee Club Today / Overview
caption_attribution_description: This is a photograph of the main entrance of Weigel Hall, taken in the springtime. It will be used on the Ohio State University Men's Glee Club's page, since that is where they current rehearse and perform.
context_page_description: The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club is an all-male choral ensemble at The Ohio State University. Officially founded in 1875, the Men's Glee Club is one of the oldest student organizations on Ohio State's campus and is the 12th oldest collegiate glee club in the United States. The group has garnered many accolades, most notably winning Choir of the World 1990 from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
  Membership consists of Ohio State students auditioned from all academic colleges within the university. The current director is Robert J. Ward, who is also the Director of Choral Activities at Ohio State. He has held the position since 2004.
context_section_description: Today, the Men's Glee Club consists of approximately 75 singers. The majority of the singers are undergraduates, but the Glee Club is open to graduate students.  The Men's Glee Club describes itself as a "brotherhood that commits itself to excellence through artistry, achievement in academics, and outreach to the community."
  They have also taken part in School of Music masterwork performances.   These large-scale works combine both choral and instrumental ensembles in order to put on famous pieces such as Mozart's Requiem or Verdi's Requiem.
  Weigel Hall on Ohio State's campus is where the Men's Glee Club both practices and performs.  Rehearsal consists of one 55-minute class three times a week.  This semester-long class is taken for variable credit hours and participants receive a letter grade.  Like all other School of Music ensembles, the course fulfills no degree requirements other than an ensemble participation requirement for music majors. Occasionally, extra rehearsals will be scheduled in order to introduce new members to Glee Club traditions or to do a dress rehearsal of upcoming concerts.
  Performance attire consists of: a scarlet-colored blazer with the Men's Glee Club crest emblazoned on the front; medium heather gray slacks; a long-sleeved white button-up dress shirt without buttons on the collar; a white undershirt; the Men's Glee Club tie, which is cut from scarlet and grey striped fabric that features the crest; a black belt; black socks; and black shoes.  All attire is purchased by members except for the blazers, which are owned by the club. At the end of their first year, members are given a pin to wear on the lapel of their blazer, which signifies their continuing contribution to the club.
  Travel attire is often worn on long bus trips or for less formal performances, and consists of:  a black polo with the crest emblazoned on the front; medium heather gray slacks; a white undershirt; a black belt; black socks; and black shoes.  A new crest was introduced in 2014 as part of the Decade of Distinction concert that celebrated Dr. Ward's tenth year at Ohio State.
caption: Weigel Hall on Ohio State's Campus
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