CHORUS HISTORY
The General Motors Employees' Chorus
has been performing and entertaining
audiences for more than 70 years. It
was organized in 1933 as one of
the earliest employee activities
within General Motors, but has been
self-supporting since 1978. Membership
is now open to anyone who loves to sing.
There are approximately 80 members in
the chorus, and less than one-half of
the members are employed by, retired
from, or spouses of GM employees.
The primary purpose of the General Motors
Employees' Chorus is to bring joy
to its audiences. Each year the chorus
gives 20 to 25 concerts in churches,
retirement homes and nursing homes.
The chorus performed with Judy Collins
in 1995 and 1999, and has also performed
with the Southfield, Redford, Warren, and
Lake St. Clair symphonies, and the Warren
Concert Band. The chorus has sung for many
civic, industrial and community groups.
GMEC is a non-profit organization,
and receives its operating funds from
donations, member dues and free-will
offerings from audiences. (Click here
for information on making a donation to
the General Motors Employees' Chorus.)
