In December 1965, a group of men at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corporation organized "The Harrison Men's Glee Club." Sponsorship of the glee club was maintained by Harrison Radiator until 1982. The Glee Club was then reorganized as a community men's chorus and has continued ever since as "The Lock City Glee Club." The glee club has been proud and happy to be a member of "The Associated Male Choruses of America" since March, 1981.
The purpose of The Lock City Glee Club is to share a love of music with others, along with enjoying great fun and fellowship. We average about fifteen performances a year throughout Western New York with a goal of providing quality entertainment for our audiences.
Rehearsals are held every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport (except during the months of July and August.) We welcome all new members! The glee club is available to perform for your organization, group or meeting. Call or write an officer of the club for further information.
Gary W. Few - Director
Gary earned his B.S. in Music Education at SUNY Fredonia and a masters Degree from the University at Buffalo. He taught vocal music in the Lockport, Niagara-Wheatfield, and Royalton- Hartland School Districts, retiring after 33 years in the teaching profession. Gary and his wife, Pat, are parents of three children, and have four grandchildren and reside in Somerset, New York.
Timothy McQueen - Accompanist
Tim is a vocal and general music teacher at North Park Middle School in Lockport, New York. He teaches 6, 7, and 8th grade general music, and conducts the 6th grade chorus. Tim holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Niagara County Community College, a Bachelor of Music Degree, Cum Laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Arts Degree from the same. He has studied organ performance with Dr. Barbara Harbach while in Buffalo. He has had additional musical studies at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. A resident of Gasport, he has been active in accompanying for Niagara and Orleans County Music Festivals, Lockport School Musicals, Lockport School Concerts, Local Community Concerts, Niagara County Community College Commencements, and has served as Director of Music in local churches.
Richard C. Burgess - Associate Director
Richard earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education from Fredonia State. He taught music for 34 years before retiring in 1992. For 29 of those years, Mr. Burgess was the instrumental music instructor at North Park Junior High/Middle School in Lockport.
Richard Geise - Associate Director
Richard retired as a vocal music teacher from Newfane Senior High School. He was also the Charter Director of the Lock City Glee Club from 1966 through 1989. He is married to Shirley and has 4 sons and 8 grandchildren.
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Lock City Glee Club - 2002
