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The University Glee Club of New York City was formed in 1886 and formally organized in 1894 to encourage male voice singing of the highest excellence for university and college graduates and former students residing in or near New York City according to the Clubs constitution. Founded on the love of singing its roster over the years has included thousands of men from hundreds of universities and colleges all possessing the desire to sing learned or fostered during their undergraduate years. Members concerts are given in the spring and winter of each year by active members for retired active members associate members and guests and the Clubs repertoire covers a wide range of music including classical works Broadway musicals sea chanteys spirituals and traditional college songs. The Club rehearses weekly during the fall and spring on Thursday evenings in the Grand Lodge Room at Masonic Hall NYC on West 23rd Street.