Friendship, Fellowship and Song!
The "Men of Music" chorus has been singing in the Midland, Michigan, area since 1936 (originally known as the Dow Male Chorus). The current membership consists of over 50 men from the Tri-Cities and Thumb area. Our director is Grace Marra, and our accompanist is Joan Kinnett.
Grace Marra, Director
This page was last updated: May 12, 2025
1936 --------- 2025
89 Years of Music
Joan Kinnett, Accompanist
The Men of Music's Dirty Dozen, December 2022
Photo courtesy of Studio Graphics Photography, Midland, MI
Booking the Men of Music
If your organization is interested in booking the Men of Music or the Dirty Dozen for a special engagement, or you would like more information, please call:
Choirs of the Center
989-631-5930
Doug King
Business Manager,
Men of Music
The Men of Music is a member of the Choirs of the Center of the Midland Center for the Arts.
Midland Center for the Arts
1801 W St Andrews
Midland, MI 48640-2695
The Men of Music, December 2023
Photo courtesy of Studio Graphics Photography, Midland, MI
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The Men of Music, May 2023
Photo courtesy of Peter Kroon
Men of Music Concert to Benefit Toni & Trish House on May 13
Midland’s own Men of Music will hold a benefit concert in Midland on Tuesday, May 13, at 7pm. Memorial Presbyterian Church will be serving as host for this community performance with a freewill offering to benefit the Toni & Trish House for the Care of the Terminally Ill.
Among the songs to be performed include selections from the Men of Music’s recent 2025 Spring Show such as “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”, “The Water is Wide”, and “Why We Sing” as well as others from the chorus’ repertoire: “Hallelujah”, “You Raise Me Up”, and “You Are So Beautiful”.
Memorial Presbyterian Church is located at 1310 Ashman Street in Midland. No ticket purchase is required to attend this free community event.
The Toni & Trish House for the Care of the Terminally Ill provides a home and offers care for those with a terminal illness. Shelter, meals, and personal care are provided by care coordinators and volunteers to offer physical, emotional, and spiritual support. Toni & Trish House is located at 4699 11 Mile Road in Auburn, Michigan. For more information on how you can offer support, please call 989-662-6400 or visit www.toniandtrishhouse.org.
