The SAMC

50 years of making music and supporting arts education

Upcoming Event

Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021

Sing Song, Sing-along at the Farm

Join us Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Krause Farm south of Staples for a picnic-style concert featuring chorus tunes, food and fun.

Social Hour - 4:30 p.m.
Music - 5:30 p.m.
Food - 6 p.m.
More Music 6:45 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage. Pulled pork, chips and soft drinks provided. Concert is free, but you can RSVP on our Facebook page or by contacting a chorus member.

(The farm is 7 miles south of Staples on County Rd. 21)

Krause Farm

Virtual Performance

"The Awakening"

A Real Men Sing virtual performance in collaboration with Wartburg College.

The Director's Cut - A tribute to founding SAMC Director Stan Carlson

Stan Carlson served as the first director (1971-2010) of the SAMC. His leadership and inspiration served as the group’s foundation for over 50 years, and he remains a supporter of the chorus to this day. The Director’s Cut Playlist honors his contribution by featuring some of Stan’s favorite pieces of men’s chorus literature, as sung by the Staples Area Men’s Chorus, under his direction.

Listen to the playlist here.

A note from our playlist supporters...

"Stan, your work as a choral music educator, mentor, and friend, are an inspiration to me - thank you! Your influence and dedication continues to impact singers everywhere. Congratulations on your lasting legacy, dear friend."

- Dr. Lee Nelson, Wartburg College

"We remain impressed by the work of the SAMC. Your years of leadership continue to be a solid foundation to the success of the chorus. Thank you for your service to the profession. Stan, we salute you!"
- Don Langlie, Popplers Music

Music Education

Music education is a priority for SAMC. For the past 20 years, we've worked with area schools, colleges and universities to offer the Real Men Sing workshop to mentor tenor and bass singers from ages 12 and up.

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"The Staples Area Men's Chorus has a long history of promoting choral music in Central Minnesota, and has influenced music education across the country."

"I really enjoy being part of a group that believes in its mission and has a lot of fun making music together."

"Our members appreciate another way to give back to their communities and support arts education in the process."

Attend a Concert

Our performance schedule includes fall, winter and spring events -- often in conjunction with other local, regional and national artists.

Support the SAMC

Please consider sponsoring the 50th season of men's chorus activities, including educational outreach and production of digital content, as we eagerly await the return of live performances.

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