Jan
1
Birthplace of the Apollo Club 1895
The birthplace of the Apollo Club was the home of Colonel Charles McC. Reeves on the south short of Lake Harriett in Minneapolis on September 23, 1985.
Dec
31
Lyceum Theater, 1896
The Apollo Club held its first concert in the Lyceum Theater in Minneapolis in 1896. The Lyceum Theater was home for the Apollo Club for over 50 years.
Dec
30
Program for the first public concert, April 13, 1896
This was the concert program for the first public concert of the Apollo Club at the Lyceum Theater on April 13, 1896.
Dec
29
The Apollo Club at the Lyceum Theater in 1914
The early years of the Apollo Club were at the Lyceum Theater under the direction of Hal S. Woodruff.
Dec
28
The Apollo Club in 1920
The Apollo Club in 1920, with Hal S. Woodruff, conductor, and William Rhys Herbert, accompanist.
Dec
27
Grand opening of the Minneapolis Auditorium
Grand opening of the Minneapolis Auditorium on April 1, 1927. The Apollo Club and the Minneapolis Symphony performed “Frithof” by Max Bruch.
Dec
26
The Apollo Club with Wm MacPhail, conductor, 1931
The Apollo Club with William MacPhail, conductor, 1931. William MacPhail is the founder of the MacPhail School of Music.
Dec
25
The Apollo Club serenaded Met Opera soprano Helen Jepson in 1941
Helen Jepson, Metropolitan Opera soprano, was serenaded by one hundred Apollo Club members in 1941.
Dec
24
Apollo with C. Wesley Anderson, conductor, 1950
Apollo with C. Wesley Anderson, conductor, 1950.
Dec
23
Apollo made a recording to celebrate the State of Minnesota Centennial in 1958.
Apollo made a recording to celebrate the State of Minnesota Centennial in 1958.
Dec
22
In 1958, Apollo performed an impromptu concert on the steps of the American Pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58).
Also in 1958, Apollo performed an impromptu concert on the steps of the American Pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair, Expo 58.
Dec
21
Apollo performed at the Walker Art Center in 1969.
Apollo performed at the Walker Art Center in 1969.
Dec
20
Apollo performed with the Golden Harps in 1973.
In 1973, Apollo performed with the Golden Harps: Lorraine WIklander, Mary Wiklander, Kitty Elisason, and Anne Ransom.
Dec
19
Apollo’s 80th Anniversary in 1975
Apollo’s 80th Anniversary performance in 1975 was at Orchestral Hall with Raymond Cutting, conductor, and Jerome Brakke and Anne Codding Olson, accompanists.
Dec
18
Apollo Club at Orchestral Hall in 1987.
Apollo performed at Orchestral Hall in 1987 under the direction of Roger S. Hoel, with member Willie Hale as soloist.
Dec
17
Apollo Club was at the U of M Ted Mann Concert Hall in 1993
Here is a photo of the Apollo Club at the University of Minnesota’s Ted Mann Concert Hall on December 14, 1993.
Dec
16
Competing in the Eisteddfod Choral Festival in 2000.
In 2000, the Apollo Male Chorus competed for the 2nd time at what many consider the Olympics of choral competition—the Eisteddfod Choral Festival in Llangollen, Wales.
Dec
15
“Festival 500” in Newfoundland in 2005.
Apollo traveled to Newfoundland for “Festival 500” in 2005.
Dec
14
Awaiting the opening ceremonies of “Festival 500” in St. John’s, Newfoundland, 2005.
Apollo members and traveling companions await the opening ceremonies of "Festival 500" in St. John's, Newfoundland. (2005)
Dec
13
Performing in St. John’s Newfoundland, 2005.
Apollo performed with several international choirs at “Festival 500” in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Dec
12
Dec
11
Singing at a shopping mall in St. John’s, Newfoundland, 2005.
Singing at a shopping mall in St. John’s, Newfoundland, 2005.
Dec
10
Apollo performed at the Hopkins High School Performing Arts Center in 2007.
In 2007, Apollo performed at the Hopkins High School Performing Arts Center.
Dec
9
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Dec
7
Across from Carnegie Hall in 2014
Across from Carnegie Hall in 2014. Done with dress rehearsal, ready to go on stage.
Dec
6
Singing in Carnegie Hall.
Singing in Carnegie Hall; 207 men plus a full orchestra on stage.
Dec
5
The Apollo Club was inducted into The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, November, 2017
November, 2017: The Apollo Club was inducted into The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.
Dec
4
Apollo appoints a new artistic director, 2017.
The Apollo Club was under the artistic direction of Dr. Aaron Humble from 2017 through 2022.
Dec
4