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The Paul Madore Chorale

The Paul Madore Chorale has been singing on the North Shore for over 50 years! The Chorale was invited to perform in France on two special occasions.

Since 1966, The Paul Madore Chorale has been presenting quality choral music to its audiences on Boston's North Shore. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, the Chorale presently has a membership of approximately 30 singers drawn from the Greater Boston area. The Chorale began as an offshoot of the choir at Star of the Sea Church in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where Paul Madore was music director and orga

nist during the early 1960s. In 1966, Paul Madore formally established the Chorale as the Star of the Sea Chorale. In 1973, the name of the Chorale was changed to The Paul Madore Chorale, and its base of operations was moved to Salem, Massachusetts. For over 50 years, the Chorale has continued to build its repertoire of major choral works within the classical tradition. The Chorale has performed over 75 major classical works of more than 40 composers. The first trip, in 1988, was for the June dedication of the Memorial, a peace museum in Caen (Normandy). The second trip, in 1994, was for the Fiftieth Anniversary commemoration of D-Day and the liberation of Caen on July 9. Both trips culminated in performances of major choral works with other international choruses: Mahler's Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection) in 1988 and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Choral) in 1994.

12/01/2025

Announcing our Winter Concert!

A Yuletide Sojourn invites you on a warm and spirited journey through global Christmas traditions and winter folk music. This festive program weaves together vibrant rhythms, haunting melodies, and luminous choral textures—from the Hungarian energy of Turot Eszik A Cigány and the South African exuberance of Shumayela and Jumalo, to the mystical beauty of She Moved Through the Fair and the ethereal lullaby Still, Still, Still. Seasonal favorites such as I Saw Three Ships, Il Est Né, and Berlioz’s Shepherd’s Farewell shine alongside Ola Gjeilo’s sweeping Dreamweaver.

This season is dedicated to our member Megan Boyle, who died at the age 36 from a rare brain stem cancer.

09/09/2025

Our ‘25 - ‘26 season has started and this year is very special to us…
We are celebrating our 60th anniversary!

Heres a sneak peak at one of our pieces!

Interested in singing? Want to connect and join a group of amazing group of community singers? Come to our next rehearsal on Monday, September 15th at 8pm.
We are rehearsing at First Parish’s Community Hall at 2 Chapel Lane, Manchester-by-the-Sea. It is on the lane between to the Santander Bank and the Manchester-BTS Public Library!

All levels of singing are welcome!

Questions? Contact us here on Facebook or visit our website:
https://thepaulmadorechorale.org/contact/

We hope to see you there! 🎶

08/23/2025

Why do we sing?

For the music, the friendships, and the joy performing together. The Paul Madore Chorale is more than just a choir - it's a community. Come sing with us!

Rehearsal start Sept 8th at 8pm at the First Church in Manchester-by-the-Sea.

08/21/2025

Come Sing with us!

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08/20/2025

Do you love to sing? Join the Paul Madore Chorale for the '25-26 Season! We are looking for all voices to come join us!

First Rehearsal is at 8pm Sept 8th at First Church in Manchester-by-the-Sea. More information can be found at our website,

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08/05/2025

Another fantastic SummerSing in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Brahms’ Requiem! Our last SunmerSing of 2025 is next week! Come join us to listen or sing Carmina Burana next Monday, August 11th! Doors open at 7pm, rehearsal starts at 7:30pm.

Admission is $15 and all proceeds goes back to the Paul Madore Chorale for our ‘25-‘26 season!

Enjoy a small snippet of our performance last night! See you all next week!

02/05/2025

We need donations!

We need to raise $7,000 by April in order to continue as the Paul Madore Chorale. Currently, we have only raised $1,500 for the year! Please donate today by going to thepaulmadorechorale.org/donate-to-pmc/

02/04/2025

Have a small business and want to support the local arts? Consider purchasing an ad in our 2025 Spring Programs!

Purchase ads for our Spring 2025 Programs! Ads range in size from 2.5"W x 2"H to 5"W x 8" W. In appreciation of your support, you will also receive two complimentary tickets to use at our concert!Proceeds from ads purchased will go to continuing our mission of bringing music to the North Shore. Ques...

02/03/2025

How is the Paul Madore Chorale funded?

Through donations! Over 50% of our funding comes from our generous donors. That’s why we’re asking for your help. We need to raise at least $7,000 by the end of the year to meet our goals! Please donate today at

The Paul Madore Chorale is a registered 501(3)(c) corporation. Donations are tax deductible. Our singers volunteer their time and voices and pay modest annual dues. Your support helps us to pay for…

01/28/2025

Megan, a beloved member of the Chorale, who is courageously battling a rare form of brain cancer. While doctors say it is incurable, there is a promising clinical trial out in California. If you can, please consider donating to her GoFundMe so that she can get this treatment.

Hi all! My name is Sarah and I am raising funds for my very good friend Megan to help alleviat… Sarah Leva needs your support for Help Megan Beat Brain Cancer

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http://thepaulmadorechorale.org/, https://pmc-12.creator-spring.com/

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