What is Associate Membership:
UGC Associate members are "members" in every sense of the word. Since its foundation in 1894, The University Glee Club of New York City has been supported by a generous group of Associate members-people who enjoy listening to choral music in this city's finest musical and theatrical venues. The UGC regularly entertains audiences at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher and Alice Tully Halls and have performed at other prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall and the Church of Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue.
Associate members are the lifeblood of the UGC and form a network of friends, supporters and participants who attend club's concerts and events. Members are encouraged to join in the numerous activities promoted by the club. These include attending rehearsals and our post rehearsal gatherings, affectionately referred to as Afterglows-which offer a variety of unique musical entertainment by both members of the club and invited performers.
Even more importantly our the club's Two Annual Members Concerts which take place in January (the "Winter" concert) and May ("Spring"). These major productions are the high points of the UGC season and frequently feature top-ranked collegiate choruses as guest performers. Following the concerts are our Black-Tie Gala Afterglow events. These elegant post-concert parties are wonderful occasions, held in the premier urban spaces available in this marvelous city. Please consider joining us in singing, dancing and dining the night away.
Historical Perspective:
Associate Members have a long history with the UGC starting in 1895 where the audience included members of New York's best-known families.
The first Members Concert was held on January 26, 1895 in the original Madison Square Garden. In the audience, there were 126 associate (non-singing) members and among the luminaries were Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, the Hon. Joseph Choate, Chauncy DePew, J. Arden Harriman, the Hon. Seth Low, and William B. Hornblower. At the second concert in May, 1895 Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan became an associate member.
Associate Membership Levels:
There are three levels of Associate Membership: Social, Sponsor and Patron Associate.
Social Associate Membership:
Social Associate Membership includes four concert tickets a year, which can be used at either or both of the Winter and Spring concerts. Additional concert and Black-Tie Afterglow Gala tickets can be purchased.
Annual Dues: $100
Sponsor Membership:
Sponsor Associate Membership includes a total of four concert tickets and two Black-Tie Gala event tickets per year to be used at either one or both concerts. Additional concert and Gala afterglow tickets can be purchased.
Annual Dues: $200
Patron Membership:
Patron Associate Membership includes a total of four concert tickets coupled with four tickets to attend the Black-Tie Gala Afterglow event. Each year, there are two major Lincoln Center concerts, Winter and Spring, followed by a major Black-Tie Gala, which includes drinking, dancing and dining. The tickets can be used at either one or both concerts during the upcoming season. Additional concert and Gala afterglow tickets can be purchased.
Annual Dues: $300
Additional Benefits:
All levels of membership include the club’s weekly Afterglow Performance Series. Afterglows take place after Thursday night rehearsals during the Fall and Spring singing season and run 30 to 40 minutes in length. They feature a variety of musical entertainment: small collegiate a cappella ensembles, Broadway, Cabaret and Opera artists, and instrumental and dance performances. All club members, Actives, Associates and Retirees are encouraged to attend and to invite guests. Libations are available.
All members of the Club are also invited to special events including SummerFest, Joe's Night and the yearly Hambone Quartet Contest, and all the other concerts and charity events the club participates in throughout the city.
Please be aware that the Club is a 501C3- charitable organization and can be used as a tax deductable contribution if the club benefits go unused.
How to Become an Associate?
Get started now by downloading an application here or contact our Director of Associate Membership at the email address below for more information.
The application is verified, then submitted to the Board of Directors for welcoming into full Associate Membership. So join our unique club today and begin to meet new friends.
Download the Associate Membership Application
Need more information? Write to us electronically and contact the Director of Membership.